
Vaccinations for Puppies and Dogs
The joy that puppies bring into our homes is unlike any other. Enjoy all of the cuteness and milestones that come with this part of their life. But, please don’t forget to keep track of your new little one’s exams, vaccinations and deworming. For puppies, we typically do vaccines at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16-weeks-old, while deworming is done every 2 weeks for 3 treatments to make sure we get the full life cycle of the worms. At these first exams we will go over many things with you from vaccines to spays and neuters. These first exams can be quite overwhelming for people and their pets so please don’t hesitate to ask any and all questions. As always, you are welcome to call us at 519.426.0111 with your inquiries.
Why do puppies and dogs need vaccines?
Vaccines are an easy and affordable way to protect your canine friend from several diseases. Often, these health issues are difficult and expensive to treat and so prevention is the best course of action against them. The most common conditions that vaccines protect your dog from are:
How should I prepare my puppy for their first vaccination visit?
We suggest that you keep your puppy calm and happy. You can use positive reinforcement and treats to reward them as you approach the hospital. Also, don’t forget to bring records given to you from the breeder or shelter, so we can use this to develop our vaccination plan.
Dog Vaccinations
In order for your pet’s immunity to remain strong, they must continue getting vaccines even when they are adult age. Vaccinating your pet is one of the easiest ways to help them live a long and healthy life. They are a proven means of protecting your dog from illnesses in the future that may require costly and extensive treatments during all stages of their life.
What vaccines does my adult dog need?
At Simcoe Animal Hospital, we highly recommend your dog continues receiving core vaccines such as those that protect against rabies, canine parvovirus, distemper, canine hepatitis. We also recommend you receive non-core vaccines, depending on your pet’s lifestyle and home environment. At a consultation in the hospital, the veterinarian can properly assess which vaccines will work best for your pet.