Adult Dogs
Andrews Veterinary Hospital
1575 Main Street  
Andrews, North Carolina  28901
828.321.3316
Fax:  828.321.2298
info@andrewsveterinaryhospital.com
Andrews Veterinary has established a vaccination protocol to properly
protect your adult dog from preventable diseases. Adult dogs should have
annual check-ups. We recommend  vaccinations, fecal and heartworm tests,
and dental check-ups  should be preformed during this exam;

Adult Dog Vaccination # 1  (1 Year of Age) - or 1st year of ownership.

Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, & Parvo combo shot.

Bordetella booster

Rabies 3 year. We recommend a Rabies 3 year vaccination unless this is
the first year your dog has been vaccinated.  This vaccination will be valid
for 3 years.

Adult dogs more than 10 lbs. & are considered to be an indoor/outdoor
dog, should be vaccinated for Leptospira.

We recommend dogs that are active outdoors should be vaccinated for
Lyme Disease.

Adult Dog Vaccination # 2  (2 Years of Age)

3 year Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, & Parvo combo
shot.    This vaccination will be valid for 3 years  unless this is the 1 st year
your dog has been vaccinated.

Bordetella booster

Adult dogs more than 10 lbs. & are considered to be an indoor/outdoor
dog, should be vaccinated for Leptospira.

We recommend dogs that are active outdoors should be vaccinated for
Lyme Disease.

Adult Dog Vaccination # 3  (3 Years of Age)

Bordetella Booster

Adult dogs more than 10 lbs. & are considered to be an indoor/outdoor
dog, should be vaccinated for Leptospira.

We recommend dogs that are active outdoors should be vaccinated for
Lyme Disease.

Adult Dog Vaccination # 4  (4 Years of Age)

Rabies 3 year. We recommend a Rabies 3 year vaccination unless this is
the first year your dog has been vaccinated.  This vaccination will be valid
for 3 years.

Adult dogs more than 10 lbs. & are considered to be an indoor/outdoor
dog, should be vaccinated for Leptospira.

We recommend dogs that are active outdoors should be vaccinated for
Lyme Disease.

Adult Dog Vaccination # 5  (5 Years of Age)

3 year Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, & Parvo combo
shot.    This vaccination will be valid for 3 years  unless this is the 1 st year
your dog has been vaccinated.

Adult dogs more than 10 lbs. & are considered to be an indoor/outdoor
dog, should be vaccinated for Leptospira.

We recommend dogs that are active outdoors should be vaccinated for
Lyme Disease.

Adult Dog Vaccination # 6 -8 (6 -8 Years of Age). The vaccination protocol
will repeat starting from Adult Dog Vaccination # 3.
Vaccination Schedule
Deworming Schedule
We recommend your dog should be tested for parasites yearly and or
dewormed every 6 months. You may see no signs of a parasite infestation.   
Nail Trimming
To keep your dogs paws healthy and get them used getting their nails
trimmed, we recommend you touch and play with your dogs paws.  Trimming
their nails on a regular basis makes the procedure less stressful and it becomes
a routine rather than a bad experience or a fearful situation.  Letting their
nails grow too long makes walking uncomfortable and the quicks of the nail
too long.  If the quicks become too long the likelihood of drawing blood when
trimming is greater.  Once the quicks get too long, the nails can only be
trimmed back so far without hurting your dog.
Exercise
It is important to provide exercise for your dog.  Dogs that are exercised for at
least 30 minutes every day are generally better behaved.  Particular breeds have
a tremendous amount of energy.  If they have no outlet for this energy they can
develop obedience problems and excessive chewing.  Weight also becomes an
issue as your dog ages.  Exercise will help your maintain a good weight.  We
recommend playing ball, going for a walk, and so on to provide exercise for
your dog.  Your dog will be thankful and happy.  A happy dog means a happy
family.
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It is a good idea to clean your dogs ears at least once a month.  One of the most
common office visits for dogs is ear problems.  Using an approved veterinary  
ear cleaner will help keep their ears from getting infections and wax build up.  
Ear Cleaning