Most veterinarians recommend that a puppy receive his first parvovirus vaccination when he is 8 weeks old. The second vaccination is given in three to four weeks, about age 11 to 12 weeks. A third vaccination is given in three to four more weeks, about age 14 to 15 weeks.
Meet with geriatric providers in your area to explain the benefits of your day care program. Visit family practices, internal medicine groups and surgical teams to drop off marketing material and meet with staff to pitch your facility. Make connections at hospitals and clinics that treat elderly patients.
A child-care business can easily be started in your home with just a few weeks of planning and a modest amount of startup cash. A commercially located center takes a greater investment of time, energy and money. The size and type of business you choose will depend on your start-up resources and goals for the future.