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Vet-written guidance across common pet health topics.

Puppies/Kittens

Puppy Vaccine Protocols

Distemper, Hepatitis (Adenovirus), Parvovirus, Parainfluenza (DHPP) every 4 weeks for 3 treatments, with the final treatment at 16+weeks old (at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks typical). Rabies once after 12 weeks old (at 16 weeks typical). Optional (but strongly recommended): Leptospirosis every 4 weeks for 2 treatments (at 12 weeks, 16 weeks typical). Bordetella once (intranasal/oral) or every 4 weeks for 2 treatments (injectable) (at 8, 12 OR 16 weeks typical)

Nutrition

Raw Food- Myth or Benefit?

Don't feed it! Can cause chronic gastrointestinal issues especially to growing animals, and definitely increases the risk of bacteria in your own house- be careful with immunocompromised and high risk individuals. There has been no published proven benefits and it adds an unnecessary risk to your household. Beware advertising and marketing pushes.

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