As said earlier puppies are just like babies and so need to be taken care of just like babies. After bringing home a puppy it should be shown to a vet. Puppies are prone to diseases like Canine Distemper Virus, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus and Coronavirus. Puppies should be vaccinated to prevent them from these diseases. A common multivalent vaccine for all the above diseases is
DHLPPCv. Even after vaccinating, puppy check-ups should be periodically undertaken.
Below is a table of the vaccination schedule.
- 6 to 7 weeks of age: 1 st DHLPPCv vaccination.
- 9 weeks: 2 nd DHLPPCv vaccination.
- 12 weeks: 3 rd DHLPPCv vaccination and a LYME Vaccine.
- 16 weeks: last DHLPPCv vaccination.
- 12-16 weeks: Rabies vaccine.
Other diseases seen in puppies are:
- Cancer
- Congenital Megaesophagus
- Gastritis
- Heart & Circulatory system disorders
- Pancreatic diseases and Diabetes
- Skin diseases Lead poisoning
- and allergies
- Epilepsy
You can insure your pet against any particular disease or health problem. Many different pet insurance schemes are available for your puppies that aid you financially in times of need.
Some of the Veterinary clinics in Australia are:
1) Blackwood Veterinary Centre
131, Roe St,
Bridgetown,
WA 6255
Phone: 08 9761 1905
Fax: 08 9761 2361
Web:www.manjivet.com.au
2) Bunbury Veterinary Clinic
183 Blair St,
Bunbury, WA 6230
Phone: 08 9721 5999
Fax: 08 9791 1645
Web:www.bunburyvet.com.au
3) Gorge Road Veterinary Hospital
Cnr Second & Mannion St,
Katherine, NT 851
Phone: 08 8972 3599
Fax: 08 8972 3913
Web:www.ntvet.com.au
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4) Albion Veterinary Surgery
97 Albion Rd,
Albion, QLD 4010
Phone: 07 3357 7849
Fax: 07 3357 9990
Web:www.animalpractice.com.au
5) Animal Matters Veterinary Hospitals - Clare
55 Victoria Rd,
Clare, SA 5453
Phone: 08 8842 2822
Fax: 08 8842 3497
6) Molong Veterinary Hospital
89 Bank St,
Molong, NSW 2866
Phone: 02 6366 9021
Fax:
Web:www.orangevet.com.au
7) Blayney Veterinary Hospital
79 Adelaide St,
Blayney, NSW 2799
Phone: 02 6368 2264
Fax: 02 6368 2108
Web: www.blayneyvets.com.au
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