NEW PUPPY WELLNESS PROTOCOL

Congratulations on your decision to adopt your new family member from JBD Doxies.

With the assistance of my Veterinarian I have developed my very own  "New Puppy Wellness Program"
To provide information that will be helpful in the preventative health care your puppy will need for the first year of
his / her life. Preventative vaccines are the best protection for your pet.

This is my protocol:
I urge you to please check with your Veterinarian, as his/her requirements may be different.

Birth::
  • The moment the puppies are delivered they are carefully handled.
  • A physical examination is done to check for deformities such as cleft pallets.
  • Identified with colored bands, weight, time of birth and color are recorded.
  • Dew-claws are not required for breed standard and are not removed on my puppies.
  • Photograph is taken and begins each puppies "Ownership Record Book".

3 Weeks of age:
  • At three weeks of age puppies receive the following medical care:
  • A physical examination
  • An internal parasite screening, and de-worming for the most common puppy worms.
  • Your puppy was also introduced to Royal Canin Small Breed Puppy Kibble. Dry Formula moistened with warm water.
    Weaning sometimes begins at this stage.
  • A complimentary bag of Royal Canin Puppy Kibble will accompany your new puppy when you pick him/her up.

6 Weeks of age:
  • At six weeks of age your puppy received the following medical care:
  • Internal parasite screening, de-worming for the most common puppy worms.
  • Strongid (De-wormer)
  • #1 Parvo Booster Vaccine (Neopar)
  • Started on husbandry behavior program. Litter Box Training
  • Completely weaned at this stage.
  • Continuing on Royal Canin Puppy Kibble.

8-9 Weeks of age:
  • Wellness physical examination, internal parasite screening, de-worming for the most common puppy worms.
  • #1  DHPP (Canine Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and  Parvoviru) by  Florida State licensed Veterinarian.
  • Intranasal Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
  • Implanted with a Microchip
  • Continued with husbandry behavior. Litter Box trained, as well as going outdoors.
  • Issued a Florida Health Certificate by a Florida licensed Veterinarian, as per Florida Law.
  • Continue feeding the Royal Canin Puppy Kibble. If you prefer your own brand of kibble allow a minimum of 10 days
    adjusting period.
  • Released to go to new homes.

12 Weeks of age:
  • Wellness physical examination.
  • An  internal parasite screening.
  • Appropriate vaccinations, including: #3-Canine Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.
  • Heart worm preventative ( a MUST in our area) should be started at this age.

16 Weeks of age:
  • 1 year Rabies vaccine is recommended at this time.
  • Final booster for vaccinations: #4-Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus,

8-9 Months of age:
  • A Parvovirus vaccine is recommended (Administered every six months until 2 years of age.) and a second Bordetella
    Bronchitis.
  • Spay / Neuter information should also be discussed at this time.