Keeping Up on Doberman Health

To ensure optimum doberman health and to give your doberman puppy a healthy start you will want to make an appointment with your vet as soon as you get the pup home.

6-8 WEEKS: First DHP (Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvo virus) Parainfluenza virus (Only recommended where there is a threat of exposure) Leptospirosis (Only recommended where there is a threat of exposure).

10-12 WEEKS: Second DHP Heartworm Prevention Kennel Cough Vaccination.

14-16 WEEKS: Third DHP Rabies Vaccination.

ANNUALLY: DHP Booster Kennel Cough Booster Shot Rabies Booster Shot Heartworm Prevention.

Unless of course the doberman breeder from which you purchased your doberman pup has already provided some or all of these shots. If so, they should provide you with the proper documentation at the time of purchase.

Aside from the routine puppy shots and regular check-ups, there are other dobe health care issues you should be aware of.

Dog Health Dog Chews Doberman Ear Cropping Dog Grooming Flea Bites Frontline Plus for Dogs Heartworms Kennel Cough Lyme Disease Dog Mange Rabies Ticks Whelping Puppies Distemper is Dogs Dog Disease

Providing healthcare throughout your dog's life can be quite costly. A good pet insurance plan can help offset the cost of providing quality healthcare to your doberman. Especially in the case of an emergency.