Ongoing Health Care
Protecting your Dog for Life
Vaccinations
We organise the first vaccination between 6 and 8 weeks of age so your puppy will have their first shots before you collect them. Your fur baby is due to be vaccinated again at about 12 weeks of age, and then again at about 16 weeks. You will need to consult your veterinarian about a yearly or 3 yearly vaccination schedule for your dog. Please endeavour to follow the vaccination schedule strictly to avoid your fur baby contracting contagious diseases from public places or other animals. It is important to remember that vaccines do take time to begin working.
You can and should socialise your puppy with many humans and other home pets but carry them if you are going out of your house. Puppies should not walk in public places until their third vaccination or when your vet has given you a green light.
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We like to use a simple sling that is comfortable for both the human and the puppy.
Heartworm
Heartworm can potentially be fatal and it is invisible and non-symptomatic in most animals, often until there is a problem.
Prevention against the heart worm in the first place is your best avenue in regards to keeping your fur baby safe. There are several options including monthly tablets or annual injections.
Please discuss your choices when visiting your veterinary practitioner for the vaccinations.
Flea and Tick Prevention
You might be able to control your home environment but the outside world is full of bugs. Flees love the sand and dry soil, ticks await a host hiding in leaves.
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It is important that you preventatively treat your new family member to avoid annoying infestations of fleas or dangerous ticks. They are very easily caught and spread.
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There are many great options including tablets or liquids. Please speak to your local veterinarian about which option will suit your family best.
Worm Treatment
Intestinal worms can be easily caught out on a walk or in the backyard, your dog may also inadvertently reinfect when cleaning themselves.
Treatment and prevention are simple and important. You can use an oral tablet administered monthly or 3 monthly.
Please speak to your chosen veterinarian about the most suitable options to you.