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Age- 8-12 weeks for larger breed:/12-16 weeks for smaller breeds
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DHPP vaccine within 2 weeks of surgery.
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Deworm or negative fecal within 10 days of surgery
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Recommend Von Willebrand's tests on parents of Doberman Pinchers
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Consultation before surgery.Can be done that morning of appointment.
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Consultations scheduled between 9 AM and 10 AM.
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Out patient surgery- Puppies can go home when recovered the same day.
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Bring a meal of puppy's food for post-op care.
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Suture removal 7 days. Some cases need a few sutures removed in 12-14 days.
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Ears posted for healing. First posting after sutures removed included in surgery fee.Additional postings are additional cost to owner.
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Elizabeathan collars advised on puppies that scratch and rub sutures.
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Owners advised to apply topical antibiotic ointment to edges daily post-op.
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Ear care by owner will determine if ears stand. Often it takes 2-6 months to train the cartilage in the ears to stand.
