All puppies passed their Vet check with flying colors! Here are the details.

At just over 7 weeks all of the pups went to see Dr. Hauser in Novato, our long term vet, on Thursday for their first set of vaccinations, a full physical check up, AKC recommended microchips, and toe nail trim. I don’t know who was more tired from the full event , us or the dogs.

All puppies were deemed Healthy and Normal. That is vet speak for an examination of their physical appearance characteristic of the breed, healthy and thick coats with the correct texture, correct bite, good responses, good elbows and knees. All puppies have now been given their next de-worming by us as well.

The first vaccinations consist of Puppy DAPP (Temp) Novibac for Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis (CAV-1), and Parainfluenza. Their next vaccinations will be needed at 11 weeks, or about January 17, 2013. Book those appointments new owners.

Also, all puppies were implanted with the AKC Microchip with Lifetime 1-800 Support. Many pets are retrieved each year by use of this simple technique, completely painless to the dogs and it may just save their life. Upon registration this information is entered into the AKC-CAR database for identification. AKC-CAR stands for Companion Animal Rescue.

All pups are running around like crazy, playing, eating a mix of soft and hard Science Diet Puppy Food, developing their personalities, and getting ready to start going home at the first of January. Fortunately for us, there is still time to love and enjoy and work with them all. And they get to see Santa this week for their first Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you All.

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