Eagle Fern Veterinary Hospital

585 NW Zobrist Street
Estacada, OR 97023

(503)630-3538

www.eaglefernvet.com

 Eagle Fern Veterinary Hospital Logo  Canine Life Stage Health Care Recommendations         
Health Care Procedure
Puppy <1 Year
Adult Dog 1-6 Years
Senior Dog >7 Years
Comprehensive Wellness Physical Exam
At first visit and prior to spay or neuter
Every 6-12 months
Every 6 months
DHLP/Parvo Vaccine
(for all dogs)
>6 weeks of age:vaccinate every 2-3 weeks until 14-16 wks; >16
 weeks of age: 2 doses 2-3 weeks apart
Booster at 1 year then every 3 years
Every 3 years
Rabies Vaccine
(for all dogs)
1 dose, starting at 12 weeks of age
Booster at 1 year then every 3 years
Every 3 years
Bordetella Vaccine
(if going to boarding kennel, training, groomer or dog shows)
 
2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart starting at 8 weeks of age
Yearly if previously vaccinated or 2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart 4-6weeks prior to boarding, training or dog show
Yearly if previously vaccinated or 2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart 4-6 weeks prior to boarding, training or dog show
Lyme Vaccine
(if exposed to ticks and travellng to the Midwest)
2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart starting at 9 weeks of age
Yearly
Yearly
Lepto Vaccine
(if exposed to outdoors, not contained. Waterways, raccoons, possums, etc. hunting dog)
2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart starting at 12 weeks of age
Yearly
Yearly
Intestinal Parasite Test
2-4 times a year
1-2 times a year
1-2 times a year
Heartworm Test
7 months of age
Yearly
Yearly
Heartworm Preventive Medication
Monthly starting at 6-8 weeks of age
Monthly
Monthly
Parasite Prevention-Roundworm/ hookworm
2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks of age then monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Parasite Prevention-Tapeworm
1-3 times a year
1-3 times a year
1-3 times a year
Flea/Tick Prevention
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Dental Disease Evaluation
At Physical Exam
At Physical Exam with Cleaning Yearly or as needed
At Physical Exam with Cleaning Yearly or as needed
Spay or Neuter
If not breeding at 6 months of age
If breeding, when done breeding
If not already done
Wellness Lab Work
Pre-Anesthetic Screen at time of Spay or Neuter
CBC, Chemistry, Electrolytes, Urine Protein Screen Yearly
CBC, Chemistry, Electrolytes, Thyroid, Urinalysis and Urine Protein Screen every 6-12 months
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
(if onNSAIDs, Phenobarbital, Thyroid, or Diabetes  Medication) 
At the start of medication, follow-up every 2-4 weeks until stable, then every 6-12 months
At the start of medication, follow-up every 2-4 weeks until stable, then every 6-12 months
At the start of medication, follow-up every 2-4 weeks until stable, then every 6-12 months
Blood Pressure Check
 
Every 6-12 months
(if has diabetes or kidney disease)
Every 6-12 months
(all senior dogs, especially if has diabetes or kidney disease)
EKG / Chest X-ray / Ultrasound
 
 
Every 6-12 months
(if has Heart Disease)
Arthritis Screening
If has signs of arthritis
If has signs of arthritis
Every 6-12 months
Microchip Identification
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Professional Grooming
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Pet Health Insurance
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