Puppy Care 6 weeks through 16 weeks
- Physical examination with each visit
- Fecal examination and deworming as needed
- Start on heartworm prevention at the first or second visit – depending on age
- Begin vaccinations to protect against common diseases (parvo and distemper etc.)at 3 week intervals
- Kennel cough vaccine especially if puppy boards, travels, or gets groomed
- Canine influenza vaccine if the puppy travels or comes into contact with other dogs
- Rabies vaccine at 3 months of age
- Begin flea and tick prevention at first or second visit–depending on age
- Microchip
- Spay or neuter
Kitten Care 6 weeks through 16 weeks
- Physical examination with each visit
- Intestinal deworming
- Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency virus test
- Begin vaccinations to protect against common diseases such as respiratory diseases and leukemia and 3 week intervals–discuss vaccinations needed according to life style
- Rabies vaccination at 3 months of age
- Discuss heartworm and flea and tick prevention
- Microchip
- Spay or neuter
- Discuss declawing
Adult Dog Care 1-7 years
- Yearly Physical Examination
- Appropriate vaccinations for life style
- Heartworm testing and prevention
- Discussion of flea and tick prevention as needed
- Intestinal parasite check
- Dental examination and discussion
- Discussion of diet and weight
- Discussion of baseline blood panel and urinalysis
Senior Dog Care 8 years and older
- Physical Examination every 6 months
- Appropriate vaccination for lifestyle
- Rabies vaccination
- Intestinal parasite check
- Heartworm prevention and discuss testing
- Flea and tick prevention as needed
- Dental Examination
- Discussion of blood panel and urinalysis checking for abnormalities that can begin as dogs age
- Discussion of any problems they may be having
Senior Cat Care 8 years and older
- Physical Examination every 6 months
- Appropriate vaccinations for life style
- Rabies Vaccination
- Intestinal deworming if lives outside
- Discussion of heartworm and flea ahd tick prevention
- Dental Examination
- Discussion of blood panel and urinalysis checking for abnormalities that can begin as cats age
- Discussion of any problems they may be having
Potential Animal Zoonotic Diseases
Zoonotic refers to diseases that can be passed from animals (wild or domesticated) to humans. These infectious diseases, caused by bacteria, viruses or disease causing organisms (fleas, ticks, parasites) can live in animals as well as humans. Zoonotic parasites are transmitted primarily from a contaminated environment, not from normal contact with your pet. Learn to protect your family and pets by following some simple precautions.
What you can do:
- Wash your hands after touching pets, and before eating. Good hygiene is very important especially for children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
- Trim your pet’s claws to reduce scratching.
- Clean litter boxes daily and always use gloves.
- Dispose of pet feces properly and promptly.
- Bathe and brush your pet frequently
- Keep your pet flea and tick free with Comfortis or Advantage
- Keep you pet free form intestinal worms(heartworm prevention contains dewormer)
- Keep you pet’s vaccinations up to date
- Spay and neuter your pet to cut down on roaming and aggressive behaviors
What not to do:
- Do not handle your pet’s feces or urine with you bare hands
- Do not let your pet eat raw meat or drink from the toilet bowl
- Do not take in sick, wild animals such as raccoons, rabbits or birds