English Springer Spaniels
Best Practices
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Best Practices 
A little background information on how we raise our English Springer Spaniels.
  • When the puppies are 3-5 days old, we have their tails docked and dewclaws removed.
  • We give Pyrantel ever couple of weeks to prevent/control intestinal parasites.
  • Vaccines begin at 6 weeks. As long as the puppies are here with us, we keep the vaccinations up to date. Your puppy should follow a vaccine schedule similar to this:

                           
      AGE OF PUPPY:                       VACCINATION /   PROCEDURE
7 - 8 weeks
First examination, first (of 3) DHLPP vaccination. This is the distemper multiple 5 in 1 vaccine. It protects against Canine Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.
 2 weeks after previous vaccination
Second DHLPP booster and exam.
4 weeks after previous vaccination
Third DHLPP booster given.
 4 weeks after previous vaccination
Last (and final) DHLPP booster. This vaccine will last for 1 year and will then need to be boostered annually. This booster concludes the series of routine puppy vaccinations. If your puppy starts vaccinations at a later age, only 2 - 3 vaccines may be needed in the series. Typically, the Rabies vaccine is given at this point as well. This may vary depending in your Veterinarians practices.

  • Note: Your Veterinarian may differ in practice. This is guidelines that we follow for our puppies. Some area's of the country and outside of the country may have specific requirements that do not match our guidelines. Check with your Vet on the best method for vaccinating your puppy. Also, there is a very heated debate going on over vaccination practices in general. www.akc.org has posted some articles on the matter.
  • At 6 weeks of age, we start the puppies on Iverhart Max. This has been our choice of heartworm preventative since early 2009. 
  • NuVet Plus is added to the puppies food from the start of feeding solid food. We try to introduce "mush" to the puppies at 3 weeks of age. We currently feed Purina Puppy formula. You should continue this product when you take your new puppy home. The information below from the Manufacturer will give you instructions for ordering your supply.
  • Puppies are starting to use the dog door as early as 4 weeks of age.

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