Puppy checklist
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Veterinary care from 8 weeks of age forward; including puppy and adult dog veterinary care schedule.
(Should the pet be presented to the veterinarian at ages different from the guidelines below, the veterinarian will adjust the guidelines, as well as, discuss any risks that have been incurred and the best course of action to mitigate the risks to the lowest level possible).
8 weeks of age
- First veterinary visit including consultation and exam
- Dapp vaccine temporary
- Bordetella vaccine 6 months
- Intestinal parasite screen temporary
- First dose of heartworm and flea prevention monthly
- Microchip once per lifetime
- Deworming temporary
- Nail trim monthly
- Start pet insurance monthly
12 weeks of age
- Veterinary visit including consultation and exam
- Rabies vaccine 1 year
- Dapp vaccine temporary
- Lepto vaccine temporary
- Influenza vaccine temporary
- Intestinal parasite screen 6 months
- Heartworm and flea prevention monthly
- Deworming temporary
- Nail trim monthly
16 weeks of age
- Veterinary visit including consultation and exam
- Dapp vaccine 1 year
- Lepto vaccine 1 year
- Influenza vaccine 1 year
- Intestinal parasite screen 6 months
- Heartworm and flea prevention monthly
- Deworming temporary
- Nail trim monthly
18 weeks of age
- Lab work to check blood before surgery then annually until 6-8 years old
- Spay or neuter once in lifetime
20 weeks/5 months thru 9 months of age
- Heartworm and flea prevention monthly
- Nail trim monthly
10 months of age
- Veterinary visit including consultation and exam
- Heartworm test 1 year
- Heartworm and flea prevention monthly
- Bordetella vaccine 6 months
- Nail trim monthly
11-14 months of age
- Heartworm and flea prevention monthly
- Nail trim monthly
15 months of age
- Veterinary visit including consultation and exam
- Rabies vaccine 1 year
- Bordetella vaccine 6 months
- Dapp vaccine 1 year
- Lepto vaccine 1 year
- Influenza vaccine 1 year
- Intestinal parasite exam 6 months
- Heartworm and flea prevention monthly
- Nail trim monthly
16-20 months of age
- Heartworm and flea prevention monthly
- Nail trim monthly
21 months of age
- Veterinary visit including consultation and exam
- Bloodwork 1 year
- Dental exam and recommendations for oral care
- Heartworm test 1 year
- Bordetella vaccine 6 months
- Intestinal parasite exam 6 months
- Heartworm and flea prevention monthly
- Nail trim monthly
22-27 months
- Heartworm and flea prevention monthly
- Nail trim monthly
28 months of age
- Veterinary visit including consultation and exam
- Rabies vaccine 3 year
- Dapp vaccine 3 year
- Bordetella vaccine 6 months
- Lepto vaccine 1 year
- Influenza vaccine 1 year
- Intestinal parasite screen 6 months
- Heartworm and flea prevention monthly
- Nail trim monthly
- Visits recur every 6 months for life
- Veterinary visits follow the guidelines for 21 and 28 months of age going forward and may be adjusted as pet becomes geriatric
- Heartworm and flea prevention recur monthly for life