Here is a general schedule for
"puppy shots" to give your puppy a healthy start. Please check with your veterinarian
for more specific guidelines.
Don't forget your puppy shots! - His/her
health depends on it.
6 WEEKS
Examination (for general health)
DHP-PV-CV (1st for distemper parvo/hepatitus/parainfluenza-parvo-carona)
Fecal Flotation (for parasites)
Heartworm Prevention
Flea & Tick Prevention
9 WEEKS
Examination
DHP-PV-CV (2nd)
Fecal Flotation
Heartworm Prevention
Flea & Tick Prevention
12 WEEKS
Examination
DHP-PV-CV (3rd)
Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Fecal Flotation
Heartworm Prevention
Flea & Tick Prevention
15 WEEKS
Examination
Parvo Vaccine
Rabies - 1 Year (required for every pet in the state of Kentucky)
Heartworm Prevention
Flea & Tick Prevention
NOTES
- Puppies can be spayed or neutered as early as 6 months old.
- Rabies booster shots are one year later and every three years after that.
- The DHP-PV-CV vaccination or puppy shot protects pups against upper respiratory and
gastrointestinal viral diseases.
It is highly recommended that new puppies visit a veterinarian as soon as possible. Your veterinarian will then educate the you on the needs of your new puppy.
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