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Pediatrics/Vaccines
A new puppy or kitten requires a time investment in training. Puppies that have proper training are happier and cause less stress to you. Behavior is the number one reason pets are given up to shelters. Training is better when you are involved, because you need to know what to do as much as your puppy. Examinations and vaccinations are very important early on. Spaying and neutering is recommended between 4-6 months of age. Some breeds are exceptions.  Puppies to Adults
6-8 weeks: 10-12 weeks: 14-16 weeks: 1 year: Examination Examination Examination Examination Fecal exam 2nd DHPP 3rd DHPP 3 year DHPP 1st DHPP1 1st Lepto 2nd Lepto3 1 year Lepto Deworming 2nd Bordetella2 1 year Rabies 3 year Rabies 1st Bordetella Bordetella Start Heartworm/flea prevention Fecal Heartworm test
1DHPP (Distemper/Hepatitis/Parainfluenza/Parvo) 2Bordetella is an upper respiratory infection that is contagious. The vaccine is given every 6 months. 3Leptosporosis is given yearly. It is a bacteria transmitted through the urine of wild animals, especially squirrels that causes kidney and liver failure. The new vaccine causes less reactions than vaccines in the past. 
Kittens to Adults:
6-9 weeks: 9-12 weeks: 12-16 weeks: 1 year: Examination Examination Examination Examination 1st FVRCPC1 2nd FVRCPC 3rd FVRCPC 3 year FVRCPC Fecal exam 1st Leukemia2 2nd Leukemia 1 year Leukemia Deworming 1 year Rabies 1 year Rabies Start hearworm/flea prevention FELV/FIV test3 1FVRCPC (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis/Chlamydia/Panleukopenia/Calici) 2Feline leukemia is only given to outside cats or cats that are exposed to outside cats. It is given yearly through a transdermal injection, which is the safest vaccine on the market. 3This tests for feline leukemia and feline AIDS, both of which are fatal diseases in kittens. All kittens and new cats should be tested for this prior to vaccination.
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