Vet Care

When puppies go to their new home they are CURRENT on vaccinations, dewormings and health care, but will need MORE vaccinations, dewormings and vet care as they get older. 

This includes adults, who will continue to need yearly rabies and booster vaccinations, as well as heartworm prevention and regular deworming. Usually, heartworm prevention is given monthly. Puppies 14 weeks old or older will have finished their puppy shots, however, they will still need boosters and yearly rabies.

The vaccinations that puppies receive while here with us are no enough to fully protect them against deadly diseases such as parvo and distemper. It is very important that they are scheduled with your vet for their remaining vaccinations. We ask that puppies be seen by your vet within three days of arriving in their new home. If you receive your puppy at 8 or 9 weeks old, then they will need more shots in ONE to TWO weeks. When receiving a puppy, you will receive their shot records as well. Your vet will be able to tell you what shots they need as they grow based on their current vaccinations. 

“According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), puppies should be vaccinated every two to four weeks between the ages of 6 and 16 weeks with the final puppy vaccines given no earlier than 16 weeks of age. All puppies should receive the core vaccines of canine distemper, adenovirus 2, canine parvovirus, parainfluenzavirus, and rabies virus."