Canine Wellness Flashcards
when do innocent puppy murmurs resolve?
> 12 weeks old
when do canine permanent incisors start to erupt?
12-16 weeks
what parasites are puppies most commonly infected with?
hookworms
roundworms
what is the prophylactic parasite treatment for puppies?
every 2 weeks for 3-4 treatments
what is pyrantel pamoate effective against?
roundworms
hookworms
what is praziquantel effective against?
tapeworms
when should you start heartworm prevention?
6-8 weeks of age
what are the non-core vaccines?
bordetella
leptospirosis
lyme
canine influenza
where is the rabies vaccine given?
subcutaneous
right hind
what are the components of the DAPP vaccine?
distemper
adenovirus/hepatitis
parvovirus
parainfluenza
when should you vaccinate a puppy for DAPP?
6-8 weeks, then booster every 2-4 weeks until 16-20 weeks
how often should you vaccinate an adult dog for DAPP?
every 3 years
what type of vaccine is leptospirosis?
killed or subunit
non-infectious
what type of vaccine is lyme?
killed and subunit
non-infectious
when should you first vaccinate for lyme?
8-12 weeks
what are some possible outcomes if mucosal bordetella vaccine is given SQ?
nothing
local pain, cellulitis, abscess, necrosis
hepatocellular necrosis, possible death
anaphylaxis
when should you socialize puppies?
before vaccination is complete
socialize with other vaccinated puppies
what are some pre-visit pharmaceuticals?
gabapentin
melatonin
trazodone
acepromazine
dexmedetomidine