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Puppies
Your new puppy will need a series of vaccinations.
To insure proper immunity or protection from often
fatal diseases such as Distemper and Parvo, it is important to
complete the whole series.
| Puppy Vaccination
Schedule: |
| 6-8 weeks |
DHLPP (5 in 1 shot) &
Bordatella (kennel cough) |
| 10-12 weeks |
DHLPP & Bordatella |
| 16 weeks |
DHLPP
& Rabies* |
| 1 year later |
DHLPP, Bordatella
& Rabies |
| Annually every year |
DHLPP & Bordatella |
| Annually every 3 years |
Rabies |
* The initial rabies vaccination will need to be repeated in one year for both dogs and cats; discuss a vaccination plan with your veterinarian. Also, talk with your Veterinarian about other
vaccines available.
Adult Dogs
If you have adopted an adult dog, they will receive a DHLPP (5
in 1 shot) from us at the of adoption. We assume that dogs who
have come through our shelter have never been vaccinated. To insure
proper immunity, they should be revaccinated for DHLPP in about
3-4 weeks, and then annually for DHLPP and Rabies every 3 years.
Attend one of our Saturday Low-Cost
Vaccination Clinics or visit our Riverside shelter clinic on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-3pm for walk-in vaccinations. In Coachella Valley, call Animal Samaritans for vaccination information at 760-343-3477.
Yearly visits
to the Veterinarian are important for checking the overall
health of your companion and to update vaccines. Always consult
with your Veterinarian if problems arise.
Identification
tags/License tags are a must. If your dog becomes lost,
this may be the only way for the two of you to be reunited. Microchips are another source of identification.
Obedience classes
are a good way to bond with your new puppy or adult dog.
Not only is it a learning and rewarding experience, but it"s
great fun as well. Trainers can also give advice on how to deal
with behavior problems such as digging, chewing, barking, etc.
Ask your Veterinarian, or contact the Animal Shelter, for names
of trainers in your area. Attend our Dog Problem Solving Classes at the shelter.
Most of all, be patient with your new adopted friend.
Remember, they have just come from an extremely stressful environment
and, if they could talk, would probably have a big story to tell
about their journey. With a little time and love, they should
adjust to their new home just fine.
Explanation of Vaccinations |
