Vaccination  Schedule

Worming  Schedule for puppies

Puppies should be wormed every 2 weeks until 3 months of age, starting at 2 weeks of age.

Puppies should be wormed once a month from the time they are 3 months old until they are 6 months of age.

After your pet is 6 months of age you can start worming him or her as you would an adult dog!

Giving medication to your pet

Liquid

Use a syringe (without the needle) to give liquid medication to your pet!  If you chave experience with giving puppy vaccinations, you are able to give your pet his or her vaccinations. When giving your pet a vaccinations with a needled syringe, be careful not to stab the back of your dog's throat; instead gently insert the syringe into the loose skin on the back of his or her neck. Slowly release the vaccine. It will make a bubble under the skin as it is absorbed. It is common for puppies/adult dogs to feel a slight buring during the absorbtion of their vaccinations; rubbing the spot lightly helps alleviate it. When giving your pet a liquid medication orally, it is best to insert the syringe into the dog's mouth while  his or her mouth is closed. Do not squirt all of the medicine in at once; start with just a small amount! Remove the syringe and repeat until all the medicine is consumed!

Pills

An easy way to entice your pet to consume medications in pill form is by hiding the medicine in a small amount of food. If your puppy or adult dog is giving you a hard time about taking his medicine in pill form, try hiding it in a small amount of canned puppy food.

Age

Vaccination

Worming Schedule for adult dogs

Adult dogs should be wormed on a regular basis. A good example would be 4 times a year . It is extremely important that when worming your pet you consider if your pet has been exposed to any parasites. A continued surveillance of your area is recommended. Talk with your vet about common parasites in your area so that you will what types of symptoms to look for in your pet.

4 weeks

6, 8, & 10 weeks

12 & 14 weeks

Adult Dogs

Parvovirus: For puppies at high risk. *We give this shot to all of our puppies as a precautionary measure!

A 5-way combination puppy shot without leptospirosis. This shot should contain Adenovirus cough and hepatitis, Distemper, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus  Cornoavirus vaccination can be given where Cornoavirus is a concern.

A 7-way combination puppy shot without leptospirosis. This shot should contain Adenovirus cough and hepatitis, Distemper, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus  Cornoavirus vaccination can be given where Cornoavirus is a concern. Lyme vaccination can be given where Lyme disease is a concern or if you will be traveling with your pet to a place where Lyme disease may be a problem.

A 7-way combination puppy shot without leptospirosis. This shot should contain Adenovirus cough and hepatitis, Distemper, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus  Cornoavirus vaccination can be given where Cornoavirus is a concern. Lyme vaccination can be given where Lyme disease is a concern or if you will be traveling with your pet to a place where Lyme disease may be a problem.  A Rabies shot can also be given to your pet by your veterinarian yearly after your pet reaches 12 weeks of age. If your puppy is flown to you after 12 weeks of age, he or she will receive a rabies shot when going for flight paperwork. The time interval between getting Rabies vaccinations for your pet varies depending on where you live. Visit with your vet for more information about the rabies vaccine.

Worms are one of the most common and frustrating ailments for puppies, but they are also easy to get rid of! Hookworms and Roundworms are the by far the most common problem for puppies. Roundworms can cause malnutrition or intestinal obstruction in your pet. Hookworms can cause anemia. For these reasons, it is extremely  important for your pet's health and general well-being that he or she is on a strict worming schedule. This includes at sceduled intervals during puppyhood and continuing throughout your pet's life.

Vaccinating and De-worming your Havanese

Working with your Havanese's vet will ensure that he or she is on the proper health care regimen.

De-worming your pet 

Making sure that your puppy is properly vaccinated and de-wormed is a huge responsibility. It is extremely important to your pet's physical health that he or she has the best health care, especially during puppyhood while he or she is growing. Below are examples of a vaccination schedule. It is ideal from puppyhood to adulthood and includes worming schedules for puppies and adult dogs  You will also find information on giving your pet medicine below! 

Immunizations GLOSSARY

Many canine diseases can now be prevented through vaccination. A vaccination schedule  prepared by your veterinarian can greatly contribute to good health and a longer life span for your pet. Below are the most important diseases for which vaccines are currently availible.

*Canine Distemper is a widespread, often fatal disease. All dogs should be vaccinated against distemper, starting with distemper- measles vaccination at 6-9 weeks of age.

*Canine Adenovirus types 1 and 2 cause infectious hepatitis and respitory infection. Hepatitis caused by Adenovirus type 1 can cause severe kidney damage or death.

*Canine Bordetella may contribute to canine cough. Bordetella is a bacterial infection that can occur alone, or with distemper, Adenovirus type 2, Parainfluenza, and other respitory problems.

*Canine Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection which may lead to permanent kidney damage. This disease is easily spread to humans and to other pets. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT GIVE OUR PUPPIES VACCINES THAT CONTAIN LEPTOSPIROSIS AS IT IS KNOWN TO CAUSE SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN HAVANESE! If your vet chooses to vaccination your puppy with a vaccine that contains lepto, PLEASE, stay close to your vet's office for 30 minutes so that your puppy can quickly be given an antidote if necessary. Reactions do occur and they are very rapid and can be fatal if not addressed immediately!

* Canine Parainfluenza is another cause of canine cough. Although Parainfluenza is often a mild respitory infection in otherwise healthy dogs,  for puppies and debilitated dogs, it can be severe.

*Canine Parvovirus infection is a disease  of widespread distribution which may cause severe dehydrating diarrhea in dogs of all ages. Parvovirus infection is especially dangerous for puppies who are still growing and are unable to fight off this disease adequately.

*Rabies is one of the world's most publicized and feared diseases. In most cases, it is fatal. The Rabies virus attacks the brain and CNS and can be  transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected animal. Rabies is generally of greater concern if you live in the country, your Havanese will be around non-domestic animals, or may come in contact with an animal who has rabies.

* Canine Coronavirus infection is a highly contagious disease causing vomiting and diarrhea in dogs of all ages. Especially for young puppies, dehydration from coronavirus infection can be life-threatening.