Routine Immuzation Record for all our puppies.

Panacur - dewormer
given 3 days in a row, at 5 weeks and every 3-4 weeks after.

Ivomec - heartworm dewormer given at the 6 weekor older age. (Depending on the season) We have been informed that puppies should be protected by the mothers immunities until they are close to 6 months old. We are aware of special situations and climates may make it more of a precaution for us to give this at a young puppy age. It definitely cannot hurt in an area that is more prone to this. It is suggested you contact your vet about heartworm protection to be on the safe side.

Intervet - distemper / parvo shot
first given no sooner then 6 weeks and every 3 weeks for total of three shots.is recommended. (we like to see our puppies up to 5 lbs when we give the first shot so sometimes this is at an older age then the 6 weeks)

Intervet - Bordetella
given at 6-7 weeks of age. (This is to help them from catching colds and kennel cough.) Beaware that some breeders are not giving this to their puppies and then when they do come in contract with a viral infection it is harder for them to fight it off. We strongly suggest that puppies are given this several weeks before they leave the breeders facility. And yes it can cause the puppies to catch a colds. We refer to this vaccination as the flu shot for people. And that some people react differently to the flu shot. ANd the same with puppies. .

When you receive one of our puppies this is what is included:

• All puppies are micro chipped. With a Friends Chip
  At the time of purchase you will receive information on how to register your puppy in your name. Read more information on why we micro chip our puppies and adult bulldogs.
• Current Health Certificate signed by licensed Vet.
• Pedigree View Pedigree's of our dogs here.
• AKC Puppy Registration Paper visit the American Kennel Club website.
• One year health guarantee.
  Click here to view our puppy contract which states our full year health guarantee.

Important things to know about bulldog puppies:

Puppies at a young age are at risk for Giardia, Coccidia and Kennel Cough which is usually cause by bacteria.

*One of the ongoing risks for puppies is exposure to kennel cough, otherwise known as 'infectious tracheobronchitis'. Antibiotics are appropriate if the symptoms are severe, and particularly if the temperature is elevated for more than two or three days. Bear in mind that the antibiotics will only be effective against any bacterial causative agents. The viruses will have to be taken care of by the bodies normal defense mechanisms just as in you or I.

All “brachycephalicre" Breeds are at risk with the common cold if left unattended. This is why it is so important to have good instructions when you purchase a puppy from a breeder. And also have an experienced bulldog veterinarian lined up before you bring your puppy home.

*Common causes of giardia in dogs includes drinking from a lake, pond or stream. Dogs get the infection when they drink water that contains trace amounts of animal feces. The feces contains a cyst or small sac that enters the gastrointestinal tract of the dog. The cysts are the causes of giardia in dogs as they change into protozoa that divide in two rapidly. The protozoa attach to the small intestine where they produce disease by taking away nutrients from your dog. The protozoa also produce harmful substances. Left untreated, Giardia can damage the lining of the small intestine and cause scaring. Dogs do not acquire immunity to giardia after treatment, so they can contract the disease again. There is no vaccine to prevent the disease. It is stated that other treatments include adding fiber to your dogs diet may help. Which is why we start our puppies on NuVet Vitamins at the weaning age to help protect them from some of these bacterial infections and build their immunities. You can read more about NuVet Vitamins here

When puppies are introduced to the outdoors they can pick this bacteria up easily from contaminated sources. We try very hard to control our puppy play area but do realise that this can be in our outdoor environment even with routine cleaning. So we do watch for this and treat a group of puppies with Metronidazole (flagyl) if we see visuable signs of the disease. Visual signs can be diiarrhea, foul smelling stools, lack of energy and weight loss.

*A puppy is not born with the coccidia organisms in his intestine. From exposure to the coccidia in feces to the onset of the illness is about 13 days. Most puppies who are ill from coccidia are, therefore, two weeks of age and older. Although most infections are the result of spread from the mother, this is not always the case. Any infected puppy is contagious to other puppies. This is why we keep our puppies isolated till they are weaning age and after they have had their first immuzations.Often we do not allow people to view puppies from other groups in the same area and ask that you wash or disinfect your hands after handling. We keep our play areas cleaned up after each group's playtime. We treat our facility much like a baby nursery. To protect each puppy's health.

Most dogs are exposed to coccidia, and its resulting infection is not uncommon. Your dog or puppy will develop immunity to it in his life, and any infection in a healthy dog is usually unheard of by the adult years.

Coccidiosis is a very treatable dog infection. The two main drugs most effective are sulfadimethoxine (Albon) and trimethoprimsulfadiazine (Tribrissen).Though dogs gradually work up immunity to the parasite as they grow, puppies can be susceptible to coccidiosis, the condition that occurs when the coccidia in a dog's digestive tract cause an infection.
Visit Pet Education for more information about your dogs health.

Do not take your puppy into public places unless absolutely necessary until the puppy has had all its vaccinations. (as recommended by your veterinarian to ensure immunity against disease).

With so many options for a good puppy food we do not recommend one brand over another. We currently feed Science Diet Puppy Food. Our mothers get this along with our puppies. When we start our puppies out I use a combination of dry crumbled food with canned food and dry milk replacer supplement. We normally do this as a slow starter to introduce our puppies to food. (this mash is easy for them to eat with baby teeth) This can be for a couple weeks before they are weaned away from the mother. At the time of weaning we like to see them eating just the dry kibble. Sometimes we will still have them eating crumbled kibble. I find that the original blend of Science Diet Puppy food crumbles better for the puppies which is easier for them to eat. I don't particuarly like the small bits or the large breed formula.

*Allergies, Itching of the skin is the most common symptom of a dog allergy. The respiratory tract can be affected causing coughing, sneezing, and/or wheezing. At times, the eyes and nose may develop a discharge. Also, the digestive system may be affected causing vomiting or diarrhea. About 20 percent of the dogs in the United States suffers from some type of allergy, whether it be atopic dermatitis, flea allergy, food allergy, inhalant allergy, contact allergy, or bacterial allergy. See more information about bulldog allergies at bulldogworld.com.

Picking up your bulldog by his front paws or legs or rough pulling on their legs and hips can cause dislocation of the puppy's hips or legs. Please be cautious with letting your puppy jump off furniture and down several steps. As this can cause injury.

Bulldogs love the water but are not swimmers, please protect them with a properly fitted dog life jacket when around water. They do enjoy a small kiddie pool. But always supervise their playtime.

We are here to provide you with advice and suggestions whenever we can. We also encourage you to send us feedback about your SIESS RANCH Bulldog Puppy. So that we can add your comments to our satisfied buyers page here.

We would like to answer any questions you have about how our puppies are raised. Please call, 1-785-336-2563 or you can contact us through our email form here.

Thank You,

Siess Ranch,
Richard and Beth Siess

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