Small Animal Services

We cannot stress enough the extreme importance of completing the full regimen of puppy vaccinations. We unfortunately see many cases of the preventable, sometimes fatal parvo virus because vaccinations were not completed once the puppy was home.

Any reputable dog breeder will have started puppy vaccinations while still in their care, which is usually up to at least 8 weeks. The breeder should provide you with a copy of their vaccination type, serial # and date administered.

Some vaccinations purchased at the farm store or pet store may be less expensive. However, the vaccines are refrigerated vaccines and a pallet may have sat unpacked and the vaccine unknowingly became too warm reducing the efficacy of the vaccination. Our shipments are unpacked and put directly into refrigeration. If we notice the vaccines are warm, we contact our provider and return them.

Call us to understand all of the costs associated when getting your new pet.

• Puppies require a series of four DHL4P-PV vaccinations
• Rabies vaccination
• Bordatella vaccination
• Spay or neuter

6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks. Puppies must receive the full series of vaccinations to be fully inoculated.

Rabies vaccinations are done at 13 weeks.

This vaccination is for the prevention against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, para influenza, and parvovirus.

This vaccination is for the prevention against distemper, adenovirus para influenza, and parvovirus.

This vaccination is for the prevention of “kennel cough” and should be given if you board your pet, go to dog parks or groomers or are around unknown dogs.

Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies under four months are most at risk.

Signs of parvo include lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, fever or low body temperature. Persistent vomiting and diarrhea can cause rapid dehydration and damage to the intestines and immune system can cause septic shock.

The virus affects dog’s gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces, environments or people. The virus can be on surfaces, in the lawn, food and water bowls, bedding, collars/leashes, hands and clothing of those who handled infected dogs. The virus is resistant to heat, cold, humidity and drying and can survive in the environment for long periods of time. Hot water and bleach are effective to clean any affected item or when possible, disposal of the item. Any fecal waste in the yard must be removed and bleach used on the area.

IF YOUR PUPPY OR DOG HAS NOT HAD ALL OF THEIR VACCINATIONS AND SHOWS ANY OF THESE SIGNS, CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Most deaths from parvo occur within 48-72 hours following the onset of clinical signs.

Fecal testing will confirm the diagnosis.

5-6 months of age.

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