Congratulations on your newest addition! We are honored that you’ve chosen to include us in your journey. We look forward to watching them grow!
Our puppy wellness plan is a great way to ensure your puppy is getting everything he needs during this very important stage of his life. From preventative care to behavioral and training recommendations.
Puppy Wellness & Essentials Guide
Congratulations on your newest addition! We are honored that you’ve chosen to include us in your journey. We look forward to watching them grow!
6-8 Weeks
Initial comprehensive physical examination
Vaccines:
- 1st DHPPV (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus)
- Fecal float to check for intestinal parasites
- Begin dewormer
- Begin heartworm and flea & tick preventatives
Q&A:
- House or crate training
- Socialization and desensitization
- Nutrition and feeding
- After hours emergency resources
10-12 Weeks
Puppy well visit and examination
Vaccines:
- 2nd DHPPV
- Fecal float to check for intestinal parasites
- Boost dewormer
- Heartworm and flea & tick preventatives
Consult:
- Behavior changes during development
- Nail trimming & grooming
- Parasite control
14-16 Weeks
Puppy well visit and examination
Vaccines:
- 3rd DHPPV
- 1st Leptospirosis
- Bordetella
- Fecal float to check for intestinal parasites
- Heartworm and flea & tick preventatives
Consult:
- Discuss spay/neuter procedure and schedule
- The importance of oral care
18-20 Weeks
Puppy well visit and examination
- Blood work (good for 6 months, pre-surgical for spay/neuter)
- Complete blood cell count
- Heartworm status check
- Adult wellness chemistry blood work
Vaccines:
- Final DHPPV
- Final Leptospirosis
- Lyme
- Rabies
- Fecal float to check for intestinal parasites
- Heartworm 6-month injection/oral and flea & tick preventatives
1 Year and Up
- Begin annual adult well visits and examination
- Fecal float for intestinal parasites
- Annual adult blood work
- Complete blood cell count
- Heartworm status check
- Adult wellness chemistry blood work
Vaccines:
- DHPPV
- Rabies
- Lyme
- Leptospirosis
- Bordetella
- CIV (Canine Influenza)
- 12-month heartworm injection/oral and flea & tick preventatives
Puppy Essentials
- COLLAR & LEASH: We recommend ones that glow for nighttime walks or embroidered items for easy identification.
- ID TAG: We recommend ID tags just in case your pet gets lost, especially during summertime when fireworks and storms happen.
- MICROCHIP: Microchipping your pet will vastly increase chances of reuniting, should your pet become lost. It the size of a grain of rice and can be updated right from your phone or computer.
- HARNESS: Harnesses are great for keeping pressure off of a puppy’s developing trachea and neck muscles.
- BED OR COT: Beds not only provide comfy spaces but also can be used as a great training tool.
- CRATE: Crates can be used to provide a safe space for your pet, as a training tool or for transport.
- DIET: Finding the right diet for your pet can be challenging. All three of these brands are available on our online Pharmacy. Check our site for more details or give us a call!
- TREATS: Most of our patients enjoy Lean Treats at the hospital! Grandma Lucy’s is available on our online Pharmacy. Great for training!
- PUZZLES: Puzzles keep a growing puppy’s mind stimulated and helps keep them from feeling bored or anxious.