esbo_8150 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Hey. I've just got a new puppy from my aunt whos dogs bred. He's name is Akito and he is currently 7 weeks old. When am i suppose to register him and take him to the vet for check ups? I have been giving him worm tablets and flea teatments. Also, where do i register him and is it the same as the whole microchipping thing? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiahzen Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 You should probably take him to the vet now as he will need his first vaccination.... The vet will be able to do a health check to make sure he is in good condition.... You say you have been giving him worm tablets and flea treatments... how much? I wouldn't be so worried about fleas at this age if he doesn't have any... He would only need one dose of worming tablets for at least the next 2-4 weeks and make sure that you are giving him the correct dose for his age as you can give them too much and they can get very sick from it.... The vet will be able to tell you what you should do... eart worm should be treated at around 10-12 weeks with his 2nd vaccination.. then a booster vaccination at 16 weeks.. Make sure that you are feeding him puppy food and at lease 4 times a day as he is still a baby and growing... Ask your vet what they recommend for feeding if you are not sure where to start.... Don't feed him dairy products... but natural yoghurt is very good for little puppies tummies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 (edited) . Edited June 7, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Council registration is required by 3mths of age, but if your puppy is already microchipped, then you can get the discounted rate. Your Vet can microchip your pup, and they will register the details with a microchip registry, but this is entirely separate from your Council rego. Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntinHound Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 (edited) Council registration is required by 3mths of age, but if your puppy is already microchipped, then you can get the discounted rate. Depending on what State you live in - in Queensland (well SEQ at least) it is not compulsary to Microchip and therefore no discounts are offered which is pretty sad. Ipswich City Council charge a yearly fee & only offer discounts on desexed animals. How's this for revenue raising ... Entire Dogs Per Annum $84 (get a discount of $14 if you pay early) Desexed Dogs Per Annum $44 (get a discount of $14 if you pay early) With our 6 (officially 4 live here, 2 desexed & 2 entire & 2 entire at Mums) we pay $340 PER ANNUM on Council Registrations ... ETA: That's paying early with the discounts When we lived in Sydney we had a once only Lifetime Council Registration fee of around $120 provided we stayed in NSW.... esbo_8150 : everything else I was going to say has more or less been covered ... Good Luck with your little one & enjoy !! Edited January 21, 2007 by HuntinHound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EISHUND Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) How's this for revenue raising ... Entire Dogs Per Annum $84 (get a discount of $14 if you pay early) In NSW it's $150 for an Entire, but that is for life.. Don't other states have this 'lifetime' registration option? edited to add: just saw you had already posted what i said HH, that will teach me for not reading properly! Edited January 22, 2007 by Luv my White Shepherd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Wow HH that is some steep registration fees over there! In NSW they are supposed to be registered by 6 months - to give you time to desex and get the lower desexed rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Registration Costs For Pine Rivers Shire - North Brisbane First year - all dogs (from 3 months) $20.00 Second year & thereafter whole dog $60.00 Desexed dog (copy of certificate must accompany application) $20.00 Obedience Certified (basic level). Current for two (2) years from date of course completion $20.00 Pensioner Concession : Age, Blind, Carer, Disability Support, Sole Parent, Widow, TPI and War Related and Seniors Card. Whole or desexed dog $20.00 Dangerous Dog inclusive of current registration. To apply also to Guard Dogs $235.00 I find these reasonable but there is no lifetime registration. Every few years the council send staff on a doorknock to check how many dogs you have and if they are registered. They have no power to go past the front door and do not hand out fines. If they notice a dog they inform you about registration etc The ranger will return in a few months if the dog is not registered by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack@sandysmum Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 We just got our dog registered and it was $40 for lifetime as he was desexed. We live in NSW on the South Coast. This applies to both cats and dogs and for pensioners it is free if they are desexed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntinHound Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Wow HH that is some steep registration fees over there! ;) In NSW they are supposed to be registered by 6 months - to give you time to desex and get the lower desexed rate YUP .. we nearly died when we moved here from Sydney and found out the fees were ANNUAL Ipswich City Council also hand out $150 fines for unregistered dogs found in your possession. (well that was 2yrs ago - might have gone up !! Our neighbours dog got out - they've been here 20+ years, the dog is a Great Dane who is around 13 I think they said and they didn't even know about the registration fees - he'd been here that long without anyone questioning it) Think I'll move to North Brisbane :D Every cent saved and all that !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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