PUPPIES
6 Weeks
12 Weeks
16 Weeks
ADULTS
12 Months
Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus
Parainfluenza and Bordetella
Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus
Annual Booster Parainfluenza and Bordetella
It is important that your pet gets an annual booster to prevent these potentially fatal diseases. A triannual vaccination program for core vaccinations (not canine cough) is available, consult your veterinarian for advice.
Quarantine
After the 12 week vaccination your puppy can socialise in controlled environments (i.e. where you know other dogs are vaccinated).
10 days after its 16 week vaccination your pet is now free of quarantine and can travel to the park and on the footpath, etc.
Ideally your puppy should attend puppy preschool between 8 weeks (2 weeks after first vaccination) and approximately
18 weeks of age, to assist with socialisation and minimise potential behavioural problems.
Required for ROUND, WHIP, HOOK & TAPEWORM
(Drontal, Milbemax)
PUPPIES At 4 to 16 Weeks of age Every 14 days
At 16 to 26 Weeks of age Every 30 days
ADULT DOGS 3 Monthly
Commence at 12 weeks of age.
Proheart injection is recommended and given at 12 weeks of age, 6 months of age, 12 months of age, and every year thereafter.
Monthly tablets (Milbemax) are available if preferred.
By
Queensland law states that all puppies and kittens must be microchiped at or before 12 weeks of age
“DON’T THROW STICKS FOR YOUR PETS TO FETCH ”
Chocolate; Macadamia nuts; Raisons & sultanas; Dairy products; Sausages; Grapes; Onions; Snail bait; Cockroach bait; Rat sac; Cleaning agents – floor/shower/bath(basin)

PUPPIES
6 to 12 weeks of age 3 Feeds per day
12 to 26 weeks of age 2 Feeds per day
After desexing 1 – 2 feeds per day
Large breed or small breed growth food should be used where appropriate.
ADULTS
Feed your adult dog daily at night with:
Premium dry food diet
Bones can be given twice weekly instead of the meal.
Home-cooked diets are not balanced for growth and meat/vegetables should make up no more than 25% of the diet.
Low allergenic foods are recommended where appropriate
Low calorie diets are recommended for overweight pets.
Fresh water should always be available and replenished daily.
Brush your pet's teeth with dog toothpaste or spray with an oral hygiene spray daily. Start brushing your dogs teeth at the time of puppy preschool (12 weeks,) they should be comfortable with teethbrushing well before the adult teeth come through at 4 months
Feed only RAW chicken necks, which can be frozen if need be. Once your puppy reaches adulthood, if he/she is prone to dental disease they may need to go on a specific dental diet
Flush your pets ears with a recommended ear solution after each bath to keep them free of wax and water.
6 Months is the optimal age to have your dog desexed. Desexing helps prevent aggression in the male dog and reduce the incidence of mammary tumours and uterine infections in female pets.
Advantage can be used on puppies under 7 weeks old, Puppies over 7 weeks old can be put on Advantix.
Puppies over 14 weeks can have comfortis tablets monthly
Advantix for ticks and fleas applied every 14 days after 7 weeks of age OR
Tick collars renewed every month (Dogs over 3months)
Pet insurance usually covers up to 80% of eligible vet bills and can be a great investment for when unexpected problems occur. Many companies do not cover pre-existing conditions, so the earlier you pet is covered the more benefit you will get from your insurance
Avoid bushy areas and creeks when walking your pet
Thank you for choosing the
Waterworks Road Veterinary Surgery for your pet health needs. Both the staff and I are committed to providing you and your pet with a total pet care service.