Canine Health Recommendations
Recommendation for Puppies
Canine Health Recommendations
- Rabies, Bordetella and a series of DHLPP boosters
- Puppy Wellness Exam
- Intestinal parasites screen (fecal)
- Year round flea and tick protection
- Spay/castration at 4 to 5 months of age
- Microchip Identification and registration (usually performed when the puppy is neutered)
- Puppy socialization and basic obedience classes
- Feeding a puppy diet
- Starting dental care with Oravet Sealant Gel and/or toothpaste made for dogs
- Series of deworming treatments
- Starting year round heartworm preventative
Recommendations for Adult Dogs (1-6 years)
- Annual wellness patient examinations
- Vaccination for Rabies, DHLPP and Bordetella
- Annual Heartworm Antigen Test
- Annual intestinal parasites screen (fecal)
- Year round flea and tick protection
- Spay/castration (if not already done)
- Microchip identification and registration
- Basic and advanced obedience classes
- Regular pedicures and grooming
- Feeding an adult diet
- Dental care (dental cleanings, brushing, and weekly Oravet)
- Year round heartworm preventative
Recommendations for Senior Dogs (7+ years)
- Annual senior wellness exam
- Vaccination for Rabies, DHLPP and Bordetella
- Annual heartworm antigen test
- Annual intestinal parasites screen (fecal)
- Year round flea and tick protection
- Feeding a senior diet
- Dental care (dental cleanings, brushing, and weekly Oravet)
- Regular pedicures and grooming
- Annual blood work (Annual Health Screen)
- Year round heartworm preventative