Puppy Socialization or Infectious Disease Prevention: Can’t We Have Both?

During their first 12 weeks, puppies are primed for socialization and learning, but they’re also extremely vulnerable to infectious diseases. While early socialization is critical to preventing or reducing serious behavior concerns, introducing puppies to novel environments and animals can expose their developing immune systems to equally dangerous illnesses. How can we balance these risks and nurture a puppy’s physical and behavioral health?

Join Dr. Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB, FFCP-V, and Dr. Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM for a practical approach to safe and effective socialization

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