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All of our dogs have
received 5 sets of shots, including rabies before they
reached the age of 6 months. This will give you an idea of how many vet
visits you will need to plan for.
The shots they receive contain the following:
- Distemper
- Leptospirosis
- Hepatitis
- Parvo
- Corona
- Parainfluenza.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THEY RECEIVE ALL OF THEIR SERIES OF SHOTS!
- This will keep your new puppy healthy. The puppies will need their next series of shots at 9 weeks.
Bordetella (kennel cough) is also available for your puppies. This vaccination protects your puppy from contracting kennel cough. This is common in boarding kennels, grooming facilities or any place several animals are kept.
Rabies- This vaccination is given to your puppy when they are a little older. Every vet has their own preference of when to give this shot. My vet will give the rabies vaccination at the age of 12 weeks. All puppies should have this shot before they are 9 months old.
After your puppy receives all of the series of shots, they will only need a booster shots once a year. This is usually done during a yearly check-up visit.
It
is a good idea to find a vet you like and trust before bringing your
puppy home.
- Friends and family are a great source for this type of information.
- You will need to set up an appointment for the next set of
shots with your
vet.
- If you choose to spay or neuter your puppy, this will need to be done around 4-6 months old.
- I have found that if I have a good relationship with my vet,
they will answer any questions
and help you set up a time frame to get everything you want done with your new puppy.
I will send with the puppy a bag of food and all the information you will need to help you get through the first few days.
- I will provide the type, amount and how to prepare food.
- Most of our puppies will need a bit of water to help soften
the food when they first go home.
This just helps the puppy in the long run. This will only last for a few weeks after you take him/her home.
If
at anytime you need some help or support please give me a call or email.
- I will be more then happy to help with anything you may need.
For any reason you feel you can not keep your new basset, please CALL!!
Basic Basset Care
Clean those ears! Due to their weight and length, air circulation is low in the ear canal which causes a great environment for yeast bacteria to grow. Take a warm wet wash cloth and give those ears a good cleaning at least twice every week. There are several different solutions available in your pet store that will also help keep those gorgeous ears healthy.
Brush those teeth! There are many benefits in keeping those teeth healthy. Not only does this help the dog breath, it keeps their teeth strong and healthy. The bacteria that lurk in a pet’s mouth may be the cause of bad breath and more. Bacteria accumulation can lead to oral disease and increase the risk for disease in other organs, such as the heart, liver and kidneys, according to some researchers.
Keep those eyes cleaned! All dogs are at risk of having various eye problems. The risk of these problems are lowered by good breeding and eye care. Some of the problems they may experience are as follows:
Cataracts
Symptoms: gray bluish or white castor little silver sacks appear on the lens. May interfere with vision, most commonly does not result in blindness.
Conjunctivitis
Symptoms: sore, red, itchy, and watery eyes. If not treated, may cause infection in eye. You will know it is infected when the watery eye turns into a yellowish green thick discharge. This can cause a lot of pain for your dog.
Corneal scratches
Symptoms: sore, red watery eye. A piece of dust can cause this, but will usually get better with 24-48 hours.
Glaucoma
Symptoms: red or cloudy eyes, a dilated pupil, a blue layer across the lens, tearing or even bulging of the eyes. Will cause your friend a lot of pain, so you would notice a extra amount of blinking and pawing at their eyes.
Don’t forget the nails! Clip your puppies toe nails once a month or more if needed. I prefer the scissor type toe nail clippers. They seem to get a better grip and a cleaner cut.
Always keep a bottle of Styptic powder (kwik stop) on hand. If for any reason, your puppy gets a minor injury, this stuff works great to stop bleeding. If you do not have any on hand, baking soda will also work to stop bleeding.
If you have any concerns about your basset, please call your vet! They are the experts!!!