Recommended vaccination schedule for dogs

Vaccination of puppies is recommended to begin at 6-8 weeks of age. The first vaccine provides protection against parvoviral enteritis. Two weeks later, the next vaccination can be given - this is a so-called combined vaccine, which protects not only against parvoviral enteritis but also against distemper, leptospirosis, and infectious hepatitis.

After this, the combined vaccine is administered approximately every two weeks until the puppy reaches 3 months of age. Puppies may go for walks outdoors one week after receiving the second combined vaccination.

The first rabies vaccination is given by 4 months of age, repeated by 10 months, and then again at 1 year of age along with the combined vaccine.

Additional vaccinations that can be included in the basic vaccination protocol:

Ultrasound imaging alone often does not provide a definitive diagnosis. However, with the guidance of ultrasound, we can obtain cytological or biopsy samples from the affected organ, and pathological examination of these samples usually allows for an accurate diagnosis.

This non-invasive method, which has no harmful effects on the body, also plays an important role in pregnancy diagnostics. It enables early detection of an unwanted pregnancy, or confirmation of pregnancy in breeding females, as well as estimation of the number and age of the fetuses.

Potential developmental abnormalities can also be detected early during ultrasound examinations of pregnant cats and dogs. The procedure is painless and safe for the animal, often providing immediate and conclusive diagnostic results. In most cases, sedation or anesthesia is not required. The only drawback is that the fur in the examined area may need to be clipped, as air trapped between the probe and the skin can interfere with image quality and diagnostic accuracy.

Appointments for examinations can be made in advance.