Vaccinations & Deworming
A clear, documented schedule — what we complete before your puppy leaves, and exactly what your veterinarian picks up from there.
Prevention
What's done before go-home day
Every puppy follows the same protocol, set with our veterinarian and documented on a record that travels home with them. Nothing is guessed at and nothing is skipped to get a puppy out the door faster.
| Age | Completed by us | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | First deworming | Repeated every two weeks through go-home day |
| 6 weeks | DHPP — first dose | Distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus |
| 7 weeks | Veterinary wellness exam | Heart, airway, patellas, palate, general condition |
| 8 weeks | Microchip implanted and registered | Transferred into your name at go-home day |
| 9 weeks | DHPP — second dose | Given if the puppy is still with us at this age |
| Go-home day | Final exam and complete records | Vaccination card, deworming log, microchip number |
What your veterinarian continues
Your vet takes over from where we stop. Expect DHPP boosters every three to four weeks until roughly sixteen weeks of age, a rabies vaccination at the age your state requires, and a conversation about optional vaccines — bordetella, leptospirosis, canine influenza — based on where you live and whether your dog will be around other dogs.
| Milestone | Typical timing | Handled by |
|---|---|---|
| DHPP boosters | Every 3 – 4 weeks until 16 weeks | Your veterinarian |
| Rabies | 12 – 16 weeks, per state law | Your veterinarian |
| Heartworm prevention | Starting at 8 weeks, monthly | Your veterinarian |
| Flea and tick prevention | Per product label and your region | Your veterinarian |
| Spay / neuter discussion | Timing set by your vet | Your veterinarian |