Our puppy wellness program is designed to help get your puppy started on the right path to a long and healthy life. The first few months are a critical period in your puppy’s development, and we can give you the support and tools necessary to help him or her grow into a well-mannered, healthy dog, including information and advice on nutrition, training, behavior, and socialization.
Until your puppy has received a series of vaccines, he or she is susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases. We will vaccinate your new puppy against rabies, distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, and leptospirosis. The puppy vaccination protocol recommended to our clients is conducted at 8, 12, and 16 weeks. Your puppy will also need to be tested and treated for parasites, which are common in young dogs.
Many puppies have intestinal parasites, which are worms that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal signs (although dogs can have worms without showing any symptoms). It is important for puppies to be treated for these parasites, not only to rid them of the infection but also to prevent you and the rest of your family from becoming infected. Many intestinal parasites are zoonotic, which means they can be transmitted from pets to people.