Derry Village Animal Clinic

32,7070 St. Barbara Blvd.
MISSISSAUG, ON L5W 0E6

(905)670-1414

www.derryvets.ca

Puppy Wellness

 

Congratulations on your new puppy! Thank you for choosing us to help care for your new family member.

 

Puppy Vaccination Schedule 

Puppies require a series of vaccinations during their first four months of life. They initially receive antibodies from their mother’s milk, which protect them but can interfere with vaccinations. Therefore, vaccinations are administered in a series starting at 6-8 weeks of age, with boosters given at 12 and 16 weeks.
 

  • DA2PP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza): Given at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks. Boosters are needed yearly.

  • Rabies: Given at 16 weeks of age and requires yearly boosters.

  • Bordetella (Kennel Cough Vaccine): Given once annually, recommended for puppies in contact with others of unknown vaccination status.

  • Leptospirosis Vaccine: Given in two doses, initially and then 3-4 weeks later, followed by yearly boosters.

  • Lyme Vaccine: Given in two doses initially, then yearly, recommended for puppies in high-risk areas.

Our puppy wellness program is designed to set your puppy on a path to a long and healthy life. The early months are crucial for development, and we provide support and tools for nutrition, training, behavior, and socialization.

Schedule your puppy's first exam promptly to begin vaccinations. Until fully vaccinated, puppies are vulnerable to preventable diseases like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus. We also test and treat for common parasites, such as roundworms, which can affect both your puppy's health and your family's.

We're eager to meet your new puppy! Contact us today to schedule your first appointment and continue the comprehensive care started by your breeder.