Pediatrics
Puppies and Kittens require extra attention. Nutrition is vitally important. Proper training is essential, and wellness examinations and vaccinations are critical for your pet's well being at this young age. River Bend Animal Clinic's vaccination protocol is listed below. We will be happy to review your existing records and determine what vaccinations your pet may require.
SPAY/NEUTER
We recommend neutering or spaying your pet at approximately 6 months of age. This is the age when cats and dogs will begin to reproduce..
Puppies to Young Adults
6-8 weeks:
Exam
1st CV (Corona Virus)
1st DHLP-P (Distemper-Hepatitis-Lepto-Parainfluenza-Parvo
Fecal/Worming
Start Heartworm Preventive
10-12 weeks:
Exam
2nd CV
2nd DHLP-P
Fecal/Worming
14-16 weeks:
Exam
Rabies Vaccination
3rd DHLP-P
1 Year:
Exam
Rabies 3 Year Vaccination
DHLP-P
Fecal/Worming
Heartworm Test
2 Year:
Exam
Fecal
DHP-P Vaccine(annual vaccination)
Leptospirosis Vaccine (annual vaccination)
Heartworm Test
FELV/FVRCP VACCINE
(We use a 3 year rabies on Ohio pets and two year rabies vaccine on West Virginia pets) Leptospirosis is always administered annually).
Kittens to Young Adults
6-9 weeks:
Exam
1st FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis-Calici-Panleukopenia)
We recommend feline leukemia testing prior to vaccination for leukemia. Kittens must be nine weeks old to receive a leukemia vaccine. Our Idexx test tests for feline leukemia as well as feline aids(FIV).
Fecal/Worming
1st leukemia vaccine if negative on test
Start flea control and heartworm prevention(Revoloution)
9-12 weeks:
Exam
2nd FVRCP
2nd Feline Leukemia*
Fecal/Worming
12-16 weeks:
Exam
Rabies Vaccination
Annual vaccination required
1 Year:
Exam
Rabies Vaccination
FVRCP
Feline Leukemia
2 Year:
Exam
Rabies Vaccination
Your adult pet will need an annual exam (each year). All dogs need annual leptospirosis vaccines, fecal, and heartworm testing.(If animal has missed any months of prevention and suggested every two years.) Discuss other vaccine schedules with your doctor. Boarding/Show/Groomed dogs require Bordetella vaccination every 6 months to one year.
1520 OH-160
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-9752
Clinic Hours:
BY APPOINTMENT
Monday: 8am to 6pm
Tuesday: 8am to 6pm
Wednesday: 8am to 6pm
Thursday: 8am to 5pm
Friday: 8am to 5pm
Saturday: 8am to noon
Surgeries: Monday thru Friday
