Puppies

Vaccinations 

Puppies. Much joy, much work, and so much to learn -- for everyone! White House Vets recommend you bring in your new puppy for an appointment as soon as possible. We'll check physical health and discuss feeding, worming, socialisation, and any other concerns you may have.

We like to start vaccinations at eight weeks of age ( though it can be started at 6 weeks), with a second dose at 10 weeks. The cost for the course is £48.18 (incl VAT)

Your puppy will be fully immune from ten days after the second dose, but it is not necessary to totally isolate your puppy till then. The first few months are important for developing good socialisaton skills both with other dogs and their human companions. We suggest you introduce your puppy to as many other dogs as possible. It's best if you arrange the meetings at your home and make sure the other dogs are healthy, vaccinated, and good-tempered. Similarly, arrange for your puppy to meet many different people, including children, and expose your new family member to as many different experiences as possible.

Neutering

Both males and females can be neutered at any age but at six months of age is the best time

Benefits of neutering males:

• Stops him wandering off after bitches in season
• Reduces "sexy" behaviour such as mating cushions and reduces frequent "leg-cocking"
• Reduces aggression

  Benefits of spaying females (ovaro-hysterectomy):

• Prevents her coming into season (every six months is normal) and thus getting pregnant
• Eliminates the risk of uterine problems such as pyometra later in life
• Prevents mammary cancer when the surgery is carried out before her first season