Your Veterinarian is an essential partner in the care of your pet! Dr. Michael Finkel, DVM with Archie

Puppies need more than just a soft bed to grow up and be a member of your family for a long time. They need vaccinations, deworming, heartworm preventative and microchipping. Your Veterianarian is your source for all of these and recommendations on diet, flea and tick control and general management. Puppies from 8 weeks to 14 weeks need to see the Veterinarian about every 2-3 weeks for their vaccinations.

PUPPIES First Visit, 6 to 8 weeks old: General health exam, check for parasites, first combination vaccine, discuss diet and maintenence Second Visit, 8 to 10 weeks old: General health exam, check for parasites, discuss flea and tick control, discuss heartworm preventative, let your Vet know if you will be showing your dog or if you travel out of the area with your dog, second set of vaccines Third Visit: 10 to 13 weeks old General health exam, third round of vaccinations, discuss any problems or concerns you may have Fourth Visit: 13 to 16 Weeks old: General health exam, last round of vaccines, Rabies Vaccine, Microchip Implant, any additional vaccines such as Lyme Disease and Bordatella, get supply of Heartworm Preventative, discuss any problems or concerns you may have Discuss when to spay or neuter your pet

ADULT DOGS See your Veterinarian at least once a year! Get vaccinations and Rabies Shot Be sure to keep up with the Heartworm preventative! When your dog becomes a Senior Citizen, you may need to see your Vet more often. Ask your Vet's advice!

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