Vaccinations

Why Vaccinate? The major infectious diseases of dogs e.g. Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis, Canine Cough are difficult and expensive to treat and can cause suffering and possibly death. So rather than treat these diseases, it is far better to prevent them by a planned vaccination programme. Your puppy has been vaccinated at 6 weeks of age. Your puppy pack includes his or her vaccination certificate, which you will need to take to your vet each time you go. Your puppy is not yet fully vaccinated. DO NOT take your puppy to public places, if you do, do not put them on the ground until the course of vaccinations are complete. REMEMBER: Booster vaccinations need to be given at 12 and 16 weeks of age and then every year thereafter to maintain immunity. Some Vets are doing 10 week and 14 week (so call your Vet to find out what they recommend) For more info: http://www.vetwest.com.au/caring-for-your-dog-1 De-sexing Your puppy (unless you purchased it as a breeding dog), has been desexed prior to leaving for its new home. Your pack includes a certificate of sterilisation (most councils have a discounted dog registration fee for neutered animals so keep it safe). Why de-sex? It helps them live longer by helping to avoid problems with unwanted litters, roaming (and the subsequent car accident), fighting and breeding complications. It also reduces the risk of prostate and testicular cancer in male dogs. In female dogs, de-sexing eliminates any dripping whilst in season, uterine infections as well as reducing the risk of tumour development of the uterus, cervix and mammary glands. For more info: http://kb.rspca.org.au/Why-does-the-RSPCA- advocate-early-age-desexing_419.html