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LIFE STAGE
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REGULAR HEALTH CARE
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SPECIAL PROCEDURES
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Puppy
< 12 mos |
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Full physical exam ¨
Fecal +/- deworming ¨
DAPP vaccine at 8 weeks ¨
DHLPP vaccine at 12 and 16 wks ¨
Bordetella vaccine
at 12 weeks +/- ¨
Rabies vaccine at 16 weeks ¨
Start heartworm prevention if < 6 months ¨
Heartworm test if > 6 months then start on
heartworm prevention ¨ Start
flea/tick control |
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OHE/Neuter ·
Preanesthetic bloodwork and urinalysis |
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Adult - 1 to 7 years |
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Full physical exam yearly ü
Formulate appropriate vaccine schedule for
life style ü
Discuss dental care ¨
Rabies vaccine every 3 years ¨
Bordetella vaccine
yearly +/- ¨ Heartworm
test and preventative ¨ Fecal
+/- deworming yearly ¨ Continue
heartworm, flea, tick and intestinal parasite prevention |
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Full screening labwork
at least every 2 years – CBC, Chemistry, electrolytes, urinalysis ·
Vaccine titer instead of DHLPP or *modified
annual protocol ·
Dental cleaning as needed ·
Screening thoracic and abdominal radiographs ·
Screening electrocardiogram |
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Golden
years > 7 years |
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Full physical exam every 6 months ü
Monitor for weight changes ü
Discuss age related diet changes ü
Modify vaccine schedule appropriate for age
and lifestyle ü
Discuss dental care ü
Discuss ongoing health problems ü
Discuss arthritis and pain management ¨
Rabies vaccine every 3 years ¨
Discuss vaccine schedule ¨
Bordetella vaccine
yearly +/- ¨ Heartworm
test and preventative ¨ Fecal
+/- deworming yearly ¨ Continue
heartworm, flea, tick and intestinal parasite prevention |
·
Full labwork yearly
(CBC, chemistry, electrolytes, urinalysis) ·
Antibody titer instead of vaccine or *modified
annual protocol ·
Thoracic and abdominal radiographs yearly ·
Electrocardiogram yearly ·
Dental cleaning as needed |
Note:
We carry Duramune Adult (by
use in extended vaccination interval programs
from CDV, CAV-2, AND CPV.
*Modified
protocols may be appropriate for some pets for three key antigens:
-Canine distemper
virus (CDV)-Canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2)-Canine parvovirus (CPV)