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Congratulations on adopting your new puppy! The years ahead have much in store: New tricks, delightful walks, a lasting friendship, and many more surprises are all a part of this exciting new chapter. To give your new canine friend the best start in life, Animal Health Center in Enterprise, AL, recommends that you bring him into the animal hospital for a checkup and vaccinations.

Ready to learn more? Let's get right into it:

  • Your First Checkup: Be sure to arrive prepared! If your puppy has already received vaccinations, bring in all relevant documentation for your vet's reference. It also helps to provide a stool sample from your pup so your vet can check for worms.
  • A Different Vaccine For Everything: Animal vaccines not only protect your new puppy but every other animal he comes into contact with for the rest of his life as well. While a few are compulsory (core vaccines), the exact vaccinations your dog requires will depend on his lifestyle and his breed. These are all important things to discuss with your veterinarian.

  • Timing: Timing is extremely important when vaccinating your new puppy, which is why it's crucial to keep track of every inoculation he receives. In most cases, your puppy should get vaccinated as soon as six weeks of age, followed by booster shots. You can get an exact timetable from your vet.
  • Multivalent Animal Vaccines: For the easiest experience at the animal hospital, your puppy can now receive the equivalent of six injections in one. The injection known as DHLPPCv includes vaccines for canine distemper virus, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, and coronavirus.

Animal Health Center uses all the latest medical techniques and equipment, providing outstanding service for pets through all stages of life. To learn more about their services including pet boarding, grooming, and small animal care, visit them online. To schedule an appointment or for emergency service, give them a call at (334) 347-0544.

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