PET HEALTH CARE:

For the health and safety of our adopted dogs and their new families, NABS strongly suggests only positive re-enforcement trainers and training.  Negative or punitive training techniques can lead to a lack of trust between the dog and his/her new family; and at the worst, injuries to the dog or the family.

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At N.A.B.S., we believe all pets should have the benefit of worming, vaccinations, and heartworm protection.  The information presented below is for example only; you should consult with your veterniarian on care for your pet.

Our shelter guidelines are below:

DOGS AND PUPPIES

Worming:
Worm with Panacur orally (1 cc per 5 lbs., once daily for 3 consecutive days, skip 14 days, reweigh and repeat for 3 consecutive days)

Vaccinations:
1 vaccination (5 in 1 canine shot) administered by us subcutaneously for adult dogs
1 vaccination (5 in 1 canine shot) administered by us subcutaneously for puppies at 6 wks, 9 wks, 12 wks.
1 vaccination (Rabies) administered by veterinarian at 12 wks.

Heartworm Prevention:
Start dog at 5-6 months of age on Heartgard Plus pill monthly or Ivomec mix orally as instructed at 1/10 cc per 4 lbs.

Instructions for using Ivomec for Heartworm Prevention and Treatment:

IVOMEC (IVERMECTIN) (Injection for cattle and swine, 1% sterile solution) (OR Generic equivalent)

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Mix 1cc Ivomec with 9cc Propylene Glycol.  I usually mix up about 5 times this amount at a time.  It does not have to be refrigerated or anything.  Shake well and administer monthly this mixture orally at 1/10cc per 4.lbs..  For example - a 25# dog would technically get .625cc but I would round it up to .7cc.

Flea Prevention:
Use Frontline Plus topically to back of neck (3/10 cc per 10 lbs. once monthly)

Instructions for using Frontline Plus for flea prevention for several dogs:

FRONTLINE PLUS for Dogs (89-132#).  Empty the six vials into another container no taller than height of a syringe.  Administer monthly topically to back of neck at 3/10cc per 10 lbs..  For example - a 25# dog would technically get .75cc but I would round it up to .8cc.

CATS AND KITTENS:  (This is based on INDOOR CATS ONLY; no N.A.B.S. cat is ever adopted out as an OUTDOOR CAT!)

Worming:
Same dosing as dogs above.

Vaccinations:
1 vaccination (4 in 1 feline shot) administered by us subcutaneously at 8 wks.
1 vaccination (5 in 1 feline shot) administered by us subcutaneously at 12 wks.
1 vaccination (5 in 1 feline booster) administered by us subcutaneously at 16 wks.

Heartworm Prevention:
Not applicable

Flea Prevention:
Use Frontline Plus topically to back of neck (3/10 cc per 10 lbs. once monthly)