Vaccine Schedules
       Puppies

• ​​​6 weeks: DA2PP
• 9 weeks: DA2PP Booster
• 12 weeks: DA2PPL
• 15 weeks: DA2PPL Booster, Rabies and Bordetella (if needed)

       
​         Kittens

• 6 weeks: FVRCP
• 9 weeks: FVRCP Booster
• 12 weeks: FVRCP + Leukemia (if needed), Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDs test
• 15 weeks: FVRCP + Leukemia booster (if needed), Rabies

                                          Spaying and Neutering

• Recommended age is at least 6 months of age 
• Helps reduce the risk of prostate, testicular and ovarian cancers
• Reduces risk of mammary tumors
  
• Eliminates risk of pyometra in female dogs
  
• Recovery time varies- but your dog or cat is usually back to normal within 10-14 days. ​

                                                 
​                                                  Microchipping

• Microchipping can be done at any age. 
• For puppies and kittens, we recommend microchipping your pet during their spay/neuter procedure while they are under anesthesia. 
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                                  Flea and Heartworm Prevention

• All pets 6 weeks and older should be started on heartworm prevention and pets 8 weeks and older should be started on flea prevention.  
• For maximum effectiveness, flea and heartworm prevention needs to be given monthly. 
• Because these medications are prescription, all pets need to have a current exam on file in order to be dispensed. 

                                          Allergies in Savannah
Just like people, your dog or cat can experience year-round allergies in Savannah. Signs of allergic dermatitis are:

• itching
• scratching
• licking feet
• redness of the feet and abdomen

If your pet is experiencing any of the above symptoms, you should contact your vet to see about prescribing the appropriate medications. 

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HELPFUL LINKS

Recalls/Safety Alerts Search | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org)
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7 Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Dog or Cat | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org)

Household hazards | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org)
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Warm weather pet safety | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org)