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Vaccination protocol

After every vaccine, Dr. Norman gives a homeopathic treatment to mitigate vaccine side effects.


Dogs:
 By state laws, all dogs are required to receive a rabies vaccination every 3 years.
Antibody titer testing is available for distemper and parvo for clients who want to verify that their pets are adequately protected against these diseases.
Dr. Norman provides the Bordatella ("Kennel cough") vaccine upon request.
Dr. Norman will consult with clients about any other vaccinations.

Puppies:
Between the ages of 8-20 weeks, puppies receive distemper and parvo modified live vaccine(s).
During this time, 2 vaccines are given 4 weeks apart.
At 4 months, they receive their rabies which is required by state law.
At one year, the puppy recieves a booster for distemper, parvo and rabies.
After the initial year, a rabies vaccine is then given every 3 years.
Dr. Norman will consult with clients about any further vaccinations. 


Cats:
By state laws, all cats are required to receive a rabies vaccination every 3 years.
Dr. Norman provides the distemper and feline leukemia vaccine upon request.
Dr. Norman will consult with clients about any other vaccinations.

Kittens:
Between the ages of 8-20 weeks, kittens receive distemper, and/or feline leukemia killed vaccines.
During this time, 2 vaccines are given 4 weeks apart.
At 4 months, they receive their rabies which is required by state law.
At one year, the kitten recieves a booster for distemper and/or feline leukemia and rabies.
After the initial year, a rabies vaccine is then given every 3 years.
Dr. Norman will consult with clients about any further vaccinations. 

Worming protocol


Puppies

Roundworms
Puppies are susceptible to roundworms which are visible in the stool.
Traditionally one worms with pyrantel pamoate once and then again two weeks later.
Dr. Norman provides fecal exams to determine whether worming is necessary.
Upon consultation with the client, Dr. Norman provides this or an alternative herbal worming remedy.

Heartworm
Puppies can start heartworm prevention before 6 months of age
After 6 months of age, a heartworm test is needed beforehand..
The practice stocks Heartguard chewable tablets.
Dr. Norman suggests using Heartguard tablets once a month from June through November in the state of Colorado.
Upon consultation with the client, Dr. Norman provides  this or an alternative herbal worming remedy.

Dogs

Heartworm
Dogs can start heartworm prevention after heartworm testing.
The practice stocks Heartguard chewable tablets.
Dr. Norman suggests using Heartguard tablets once a month from June through November in the state of Colorado.
Upon consultation with the client, Dr. Norman provides  this or an alternative herbal worming remedy.

Tapeworms
Tapeworms are visible around the tailhead.  They look like moving white rice.  Dr. Norman provides a traditional pharmaceutical and/or herbal remedies.

Giardia
It is Dr. Norman's belief that giardia is an oportunisic parasite that only takes hold in an unhealthy gut environment.  Traditional veterinary medicine uses Flagyl to treat giardia infestation.  Flagyl has antimicrobial properties that destoy the beneficial gut bacteria.  Alternatively she has successfully treated giardia by improving the gut health leaving no room for the parasite.

Kittens
Kittens are susceptible to roundworms which are visible in the stool.
Traditionally one worms with pyrantel pamoate once and then again two weeks later.
Dr. Norman provides fecal exams to determine whether worming is necessary.
Upon consultation with the client, Dr. Norman provides this or an alternative herbal worming remedy.

Cats

Tapeworms
Tapeworms are visible around the tailhead.  They look like moving white rice.  Dr. Norman provides a traditional pharmaceutical and/or herbal remedies.
 


Horses


I believe that horses are one of the most over wormed domestic animals.  I encourage horse owners to first do a fecal exam before using a pharmaceutical wormer.  My office can perform this task, just drop off a fresh fecal sample at my address.

The issue of gut health once again comes into play here, but a horse that has achieved a healthy gut environment can in most cases be wormed twice a year with an herbal wormer.

 

Complementary herbal remedies are available for horses.