White Gloves Beagles

All puppies are wormed every 2 weeks from 4-12 weeks of age with pyrantel pamoate. If necessary and after performing appropriate fecal exams, they may also receive fenbendazole, Albon, or other appropriate worming protocols. I utilize nomographs on the dam to determine the best timing for the administration of core vaccines (DAPP) and follow the recommendations of the nomograph results. After administering two sets of core vaccinations, puppies are titer tested and, if a result is below normal, a monovalent vaccine is administered with a titer test given two weeks later to determine if adequate protection exists or if the dog is possibly a non-responder. Puppies are rarely released to their new homes prior to 12 weeks of age and, if puppies are in the middle of receiving their core vaccines, puppy buyers are advised of the nomograph, vaccination and titer testing protocols and contractually agree to continue the process. Rabies vaccinations are administered in accordance with the law of Virginia if the puppy is in my possession at that time. Unless there is a reason, most puppies are not examined by a veterinarian after birth. I check for cleft palates, heart murmurs, and general health. All of my puppy contracts require that the puppy buyer have the puppy examined by a veterinarian of their choice within 48-72 hours of acquisition and they have a 5 business day right to return the puppy for any reason for a full refund.