Puppies need vaccinations early in their life as the antibodies from their mother start to decrease around 6-8 weeks old. During this time, they need to start building their own immunity with the help of vaccinations. Q: I have a new puppy, where do I start?Q: What are the diseases the vaccines prevent?
Q: Why does my puppy need vaccines boosted?
More Information About RabiesPer the Iowa Rabies Resource Manual:
Link to the Compendium for Animal Rabies Control Katie T, RVT ![]() April is a very busy month for pet related awareness events. The month of April is considered Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month and National Heartworm Awareness Month. It is also Pet First Aid Awareness month, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and there are weeks in the month that celebrate Dog Bite Prevention and Animal Control Officer Appreciation. There are also specific days in the month such as Earth Day, World Veterinary Day, Kids and Pets day, as well as National Bat Appreciation day, (those bats, although creepy to me, do a lot of good for us). Since I can't write about all of those things, I will devote this article to Lyme Disease. If you are interested, please check out the Eastview Animal Hospital Facebook page for further information on Bite Prevention, Pet First Aid, and Heartworm Disease. The Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship is recommending Iowan's to keep their pets away from wild birds and animals. This is due to the ongoing threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI). How does this affect me?
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