Health & Safety - Doodle Dandy

💉 Vaccination & Safety Precautions

Important guidelines for puppies not yet fully vaccinated

🚨 Remember: If Your Baby Hasn't Completed All 4 Puppy Shots

No paws on the ground until you get home to your own space! Your puppy's immune system is still developing, and public areas can harbor dangerous diseases.

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Flying Tips

Use potty pads in family bathrooms. Set pad and pup down, use commands "go potty" and "good potty". If they step off the pad, wipe paws with baby wipes.

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Vet Visits

Always carry your pup into the vet clinic and bring a clean towel to place on the exam table for extra protection.

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Travel Stops

If you must stop en route home, choose off-the-beaten-path locations like strip malls that don't have pet stores.

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Avoid These Places

NO dog parks and NO pet stores until your puppy has completed their full vaccination series.

🛡️ Pet Insurance: The Truth

What you need to know before making this important decision

⚠️ The Reality of Pet Insurance

Many insurance companies operate on a similar model: they offer an attractive price in the first year, as the likelihood of needing significant coverage is low. However, in subsequent years, the premiums increase, sometimes reaching as high as $3,000 annually.

This would be concerning enough on its own, but when a claim is made, companies often exploit loopholes and deny coverage for various reasons.

📊 Recent Real Examples:

Family #1: Faced a $9,000 bill before their beloved pet passed away. Despite paying into insurance for eight years, they received only $850 in reimbursement.
Family #2: Was paying $3,000 per year in premiums. When hit with a $10,000 vet bill, their insurance only covered $1,000.

💰 Our Better Solution

Open a dedicated pet savings account that remains untouched for anything else. Deposit $100 a month per dog in your household.

This way, when an emergency occurs (which typically isn't in the early years), you'll have a substantial cushion to protect your pet - and you keep control of YOUR money!

✂️ Spay/Neuter Timing

The right time makes all the difference for your dog's health

📅 Optimal Timing Guidelines

Ideal time: Close to 1 year of age
Minimum age: No younger than 6 months
Small breed dogs (less than 50 pounds): We recommend waiting until at least 6 months
Large breed dogs (greater than 50 pounds): Wait until after skeletal maturity but before the second heat cycle (usually 12-15 months) for females, or any time after skeletal maturity for males

For detailed information about the importance of proper timing:

→ AAHA Spay and Neuter Timing Guidelines

Want more information? Feel free to text us!

☠️ Poison Control Protection

Peace of mind for emergencies you hope never happen

🆘 Lifetime Poison Control Access

When bringing home a new baby, the last thing on your mind should be poison control. However, we understand the importance of being prepared for any situation.

Important to know: While humans can receive free assistance from poison control centers, pets are not covered under this policy. Even emergency vets will require you to create a case with poison control to gather vital information.

💝 Lifetime Access: Only $25 added to microchip registration
(Saves you from $85 per call fees)

We sincerely hope you never have to use this service, but if you'd like peace of mind knowing that lifetime poison control is available for your puppy, please let us know so we can add it to their microchip registration.

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