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Canine Wellness Standards of Care

Canines

* = required for boarding & training classes.

Puppies

Adults 

(1-7 yrs)

Seniors 

(Over 7)

* Physical

Examination

2 times total at beginning and end of vaccine series

Once a year 

Twice a year

* DA2PP 

Every 3 weeks until 16+ weeks

Booster at 1 yr, then every 3 years

Every 3 years

* Rabies 

12-16 weeks

Booster at 1 yr, then every 3 years

Every 3 years

* Bordetella 

1 oral dose after 8 weeks of age.

Annually

Annually

Lepto 

2 part series, 3 weeks apart if at-risk

Annually if at-risk

Annually if at-risk

Canine Influenza

2 part series, 3 weeks apart if at-risk

Annually if at-risk

Annually if at-risk

Deworming

Every 2 weeks; starting Trifexis, Sentinel, or Revolution

When + for intestinal parasites

When + for intestinal parasites

* Parasite testing

Until pet has 2 consecutive negative samples

Once a Year if on monthly preventative, every 3 months if not on preventative. 

Once a Year if on monthly preventative, every 3 months if not on preventative.

Flea/ intestinal parasites / HW

Every month, year-round 

Every month, year-round

Every month, year-round 

Heartworm testing

Over 6 months if no preventative started

Annually or if more than 2 months of missed doses of monthly preventative. 

Annually or if more than 2 months of missed doses of monthly preventative.

Diagnostic Screening

Pre-anesthetic prior to spay / neuter

Annual Adult chem / CBC  Panel 

Annual Sr. Profile + Thyroid +/- UA

Microchip

Any wellness visit or @ spay/neuter

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