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