Tammy
Tammy is a super affectionate cat who loves to have a cuddle and purr on your lap.
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Worming and Vaccinating
WORMING
Most young puppies are infected with roundworms from birth or shortly after. Other worm parasites may also be present but they are not as common. Puppies should be dewormed at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks of age, then it is prudent to put them on a monthly heartworm prevention for life that also protects the dog against other parasites. Adult dogs are wormed annually unless otherwise advised by a veterinarian.
Kittens should be dewormed at the ages of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 weeks of age, then monthly until 6 months of age. Adult cats are wormed every 3 months for life.
Ensure all commercal worming products are safe for puppies and kittens before administering te drug. Ensure the dose is the correct amount before deworming any animal.
VACCINATION
Puppies should have their first vaccination agains Parvovirus, Distemper and Hepatitis (C3 Vaccine) at the ages of 6-8 weeks, 10 – 12 weeks and 14 – 16 weeks. Then annually. Additional vaccines are also available and reccomended for your puppy or dogs protection. Consult your veterinarian as to which vaccines are most suitable for your animal.
Kittens need their first vaccination at the age of 6 – 8 weeks, then 10 – 12 weeks and 14 – 16 weeks of age. Booster vaccines are given annually thereafter. Kittens should be vaccinated at least for Feline Herpes virus, Feline Panleucopenia and Feline Calcivirus and Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu. F3 Vaccine), additional protection is available but consult your veterinarian as to which vaccine is recommended for the age of your cat or kitten.
