Tickle Blagg Animal Hospital
Protected Pet List
Canine Pediatric (puppies up to six months of age)
In order for your healthy pet to be as protected as possible, we recommend this list of services that you may provide for your pet. We recommend these services so that your pet may enjoy the longest and fullest life possible. Other medical conditions may dictate variations in these recommendations. 
 
Initial Examination Check for birth defects and normal development of organ systems, skin, teeth and gums.
 
Dental Care focuses on the correct replacement of baby teeth by adult teeth and their proper position. 
 
Check stool sample for intestinal parasites including hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, coccidia, and giardia. Multiple stool tests may need to be done to ensure complete deworming. 
 
Deworm as per recommendation of the Texas Department of Health.
 
Pediatric Blood Screen tests check organ functions and blood count values.
 
Flea & Tick Prevention Early attention can alleviate problems associated with flea infestation including the development of flea allergic dermatitis. Some extra steps may need to be taken to completely wipe out the flea population in your yard. Talk to your vet about the right flea prevention for your pet. 
 
Canine Distemper-Parvo Vaccination Healthy puppies six weeks of age or older should receive doses, each administered three weeks apart, until they are 16 weeks of age. It is important that all boosters be administered according to schedule. The distemper-parvo vaccination is vital to protecting your pet from the Parvo virus, a deadly disease that affects puppies under 1 year of age.  Annual revaccination with a single dose is recommended.  
 
Rabies Vaccination at three months of age. The Texas Department of Health requires this vaccination.
 
Leptospirosis Vaccination can be added to the distemper-parvo combination booster and should be given to all healthy dogs as it is a human health risk. Exceptions to this would be dogs with previous vaccination reaction. Leptospirosis is a bacteria passed in the urine of wildlife and livestock and affects liver and kidney function.
 
Heartworm Prevention Begin monthly heartworm prevention as early as 6 weeks of age. Talk to your doctor about the best prevention for your animal, as there are many different types. You and your vet can decide, together, what prevention would be best for you and your dog. 
 
Permanently Identify by implanting a microchip.
 
Neutering We recommend neutering all animals not intended for breeding purposes. Puppies may be neutered as early as four months of age, but the recommended age is 6 months.  
 
Nutrition Puppies should consume high quality food that is formulated specifically for puppies. We recommend the nutrition provided by Hill's Science Diets & Prescription Diets.