Pet Health

Canine Health Guidelines


  • Puppies should begin vaccinations at 6 to 8 weeks of age.
  • Dogs should be vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, bordetella (kennel cough), coronavirus, parvovirus, parainfluenza, rabies, and canine influenza.
  • Dogs should be on a monthly preventative heartworm medication and should be checked yearly.
  • Stool examinations for intestinal parasites should be done once yearly.
  • Dogs at risk should receive the lyme vaccination and rattlesnake vaccine.
  • Year round flea and/or tick control is recommended