Wellness check-ups are recommended for your puppy from 6 weeks to 16 weeks of age. Included in these check-ups are a series of examinations and vaccinations including rabies, distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis and leptospirosis vaccine.
In addition, your puppy will be tested for worms and treated for the most common intestinal worm of puppies – roundworms. Roundworms can cause gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting and / or diarrhea. There are other parasites that can cause similar symptoms and can even cause your puppy to become anemic (low red blood cells). Performing a fecal test will allow us to treat your puppy accordingly. Although some worms are visible to the naked eye, most worm burdens are diagnosed by examining the stool of your puppy microscopically.
Puppies should also be checked for Giardia infection, a very common parasite that can sometimes be spread to humans.
For further information regarding leptospirosis, visit the follow website www.leptoinfo.com .