WEEKS |
WHAT TO DO |
| 3 weeks |
Deworming the pup for round worms and hook worms |
| 4 weeks |
Vaccination against Parvovirus and Distemper if bitch is not vaccinated. |
| 5 weeks |
Booster Vaccination against Parvovirus and Distemper. |
| 6 weeks |
Vaccination against Parvovirus and Distemper if bitch is vaccinated. |
| 7 to 8 weeks |
Booster Vaccination against Parvovirus and Distemper |
| 8 to 9 weeks |
Parvo, Adeno, Leptospirosis, Coronavirus, Parainfluenza, Bordetella |
| 8 to 12 weeks |
Deworming and Antirabies Vaccination |
| 15 to 16 weeks |
Booster vaccination for Rabies, followed by yearly boosters.
Regular deworming every 3 to 4 months, thereafter. |
DISEASE |
DESCRIPTION |
VACCINATION |
Canine Distemper |
A usually fatal viral disease that causes respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous system problems. |
Every 3 weeks until 12-14 weeks (6,9,12 weeks or 8, 11, 14 weeks), followed by an annual booster |
Canine Hepatitis |
A viral disease of the liver. |
Included with distemper vaccine |
Parainfluenza |
A virus that is part of the group of viruses and bacteria known to cause kennel cough, the canine equivalent of our cold. |
As above |
Viral Diarrhoea
Canine Parvo virus
Canine Corona virus |
A dangerous and sometimes deadly (especially in puppies} intestinal disease |
As above, but some vets vaccinate for Parvo until 5 months of age against corona at 8-9 weeks of age. |
Leptospirosis |
A bacterial disease that affects the liver and kidneys. |
As above, but many veterinarians do not include until 9 weeks of age |
Kennel cough |
A group of viruses such as CAV2, CAV 1, Parainfluenza and bacteria such as Bordetella bronchiseptica are known to cause kennel cough |
First at 8-9 weeks and booster after 4 weeks and annual vaccination |
Rabies |
A deadly viral disease of the nervous system that affects alt mammals, including humans. May be difficult to detect. |
First vaccine at 3 months, booster 9-1 2 months later and then every 1-3 years, depending on vaccine. |
