Right from the very beginning, when you bring your new puppy home, you are in charge of taking care of its overall health and wellbeing.
This page will help you plan their lives a bit better so that they will have their essential medical needs.
Not everybody can remember everything, so we have the Internet to help us! Please use this guide as a tool so that you can care for your little friends who need you so much.
Please check with your vet as vaccination requirements differ between some breeds and are not the same in all states and territories.
Dog Care Schedule | ||
Common Dog Diseases | What dogs are at risk | Prevention |
Canine Distemper | Dogs of any age can be affected by this virus, with young puppies at greatest risk. | Vaccination recommended |
Infectious Hepatitis | Dogs of any age can be affected, but most severe cases occur in dogs less than two years of age. | Vaccination recommended |
Canine Parvovirus | Most severe in the very young and very old but dogs of all ages may be affected. | Vaccination recommended |
Kennel Cough | Dogs of any age can be affected. | Vaccination recommended |
Vaccination and Vetinary Schedule | ||
PUPPIES - 6-8 WEEK | ||
Start vaccinations | ||
Begin Heartworm Prevention and Flea control - ongoing | ||
PUPPIES - 12-14 WEEK VISITS | ||
Physical examination | ||
Vaccination for DHPP | ||
Vaccination boosters | ||
PUPPIES - 16-18 WEEK VISITS | ||
Physical examination | ||
Vaccination boosters may be required | ||
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6 MONTHS | ||
Physical Examination | ||
De-sexed | ||
Vaccination boosters may be required | ||
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ADULTS - ANNUALLY | ||
Physical Examination (yearly PE's are important for your pet's health) | ||
Vaccination boosters may be required | ||
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The information provided by the Jumbo Pets website must not be relied upon or regarded as a substitute for specific professional advice, veterinary advice or otherwise. We make no claim that the website is 100% accurate or suitable for an individual's unique circumstance and provide the website on the basis that all persons accessing the website responsibly assess the relevance and accuracy of its content.