Acre View Pet Hospital & Laser Center of Edmond: Puppy Care

The doctors and staff at the Acre View Pet Hospital, Inc. would like to congratulate you on the new puppy you have added to your home. The first few months are very important in you puppy's development, and a series of measures are recommended to help ensure its good health. For your convenience, we have prepared the following checklist to assist you in keeping track of these items. Trim their toenails and bathe/comb regularly, especially frequently up to about 4 months of age as a training aid so these activities can be done easily when you pet is an adult.

6 to 7 Weeks Old
A.	Examination
B.	#1 Vaccination (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, and Coronavirus)
C.	Fecal Examination for intestinal parasites
D.	Start PROGRAM once a month flea tablet or SENTINEL Flea, Parasite and Heartworm Prevention

8 to 9 Weeks Old
A.	Examination
B.	#2 Vaccination Puppy Booster Shot (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, and Coronavirus)
C.	Intestinal Parasites Recheck - Please submit a fresh stool sample
D.	Start INTERCEPTOR heartworm preventative, if not using SENTINEL. Give once a month and continue all year around for the animal's lifetime. This medication prevents hookworms, roundworms and whipworms.

12 Weeks Old
A.	Examination
B.	7:1 Shot (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, and Coronavirus)
C.	Bordetella Vaccine (Kennel Cough)
D.	Rabies Vaccination
E.	Lyme Vaccination (Tick-Borne Disease)
F.	Start FRONTLINE TOP SPOT Flea and Tick Preventative

16 Weeks Old
A.	Examination
B.	Boost 7:1
C.	Boost Bordetella
D.	Boost Lyme

20 Weeks Old
A.	Examination
B.	Boost 7:1

4 to 6 Months Old
A.	Neutering (Female - Spay, Male - Castration) *Note: We prefer to schedule surgeries by appointment, so please call several days in advance

Boost All Vaccinations Annually for the Life of the Pet! Give Heartworm Preventative Monthly All Year Long!

Puppy Care

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