Once-off treatments
| Age | Treatment |
| 6 weeks (before you collect the puppy – we do this) | Vaccination for Parvovirus, Hepatitis, Distemper. Known as “C3”, the first instance |
| 10 weeks | “C5” five diseases; boosters |
| 16 weeks | “C5” booster again |
Ongoing treatments
Vet recommendations vary, but here are our guidelines.
| Frequency | Treatment |
| Each two weeks | 2wks, 4wks, 6wk, 8wks, 10wks: Worms treatment. Drontal is reliable brand. |
| Each four weeks | 14wks, 18wks, 22wks: Worms treatment. Drontal is reliable brand. |
| Monthly | For rest of life:
Worming (Sentinal tablet or Advocate drop on back of neck) when over 20kgs / 5m of age. Intestinal worms, heartworm, mites, fleas, all parasites. OR Three times a year, Drontal tablet to suit weight of dog (but, that’s only for intestinal worms). But may have to treat for fleas with other means. |
| Yearly | For rest of life:
Kennel cough, heartworm |
| Each 3 years | For rest of life:
C5 |
