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Preventive Care

preventive care Preventive care is the first step to a long, healthy and happy life for your pet. Yearly examinations, vaccinations, parasitic prevention and surgical neutering are the best line of defense against disease and health issues.

We use and recommend Pfizer vaccinations and quality products such as Heartgard Plus, Revolution, Advantage and Frontline Plus to ensure continued health for your dog or cat.

Below are guidelines to your pet’s care, according to age, to help you determine when to schedule exams and what can be expected at the exam. Call our friendly customer service staff to schedule your pet's exam today!

CANINES

PUPPY CARE - 6 weeks to 16 weeks:

  • Physical examination
  • Intestinal de-worming
  • Depending on their monthly age, vaccines to protect against common diseases at 3- to 4-week intervals
  • Kennel Cough vaccine if puppy boards, is groomed or shown for conformation
  • Lyme vaccine if puppy has access to wooded areas, hunts or tracks
  • Rabies vaccine if 3 months old
  • Begin heartworm prevention at the second visit, usually 9-12 weeks of age
  • Begin flea/tick prevention at the second visit, usually 9-12 weeks of age
  • Microchip for your pet's protection
  • Spay or neuter

ADULT CARE - 1 to 6 years

  • Physical examination
  • Vaccinations
  • Heartworm check and administration of preventative treatments
  • Administer flea/tick control
  • Dental exam and/or periodontal probing
  • Consultation on diet, weight, dental health and/or behavior concerns
  • Baseline blood panel
  • Baseline chemistry panel
  • Urinalysis

SENIOR CARE - 7 plus years

  • Physical examination every 6 months
  • Osteoarthritis check
  • Eye pressure check
  • Blood pressure check
  • If on chronic medications such as thyroid supplement, arthritis, Phenobarbital; kidney and liver screen at 6-month intervals

FELINES

KITTEN CARE - 6 weeks to 12 weeks:

  • Physical examination
  • Intestinal de-worming
  • Leukemia/FIV (Feline Immunodeficient Virus) testing
  • Respiratory vaccine at 3- to 4-week intervals; 3 sets
  • If an outdoor cat, Leukemia and FIV vaccine at 3-to 4-week intervals; 2 sets
  • Rabies vaccine if 3 months old
  • Microchip if outdoor cat for their protection
  • Spay or neuter
  • Discuss declaw procedure if indoor cat
  • Discuss heartworm prevention
  • Discuss flea/tick prevention if outdoor cat

ADULT CARE - 1 to 6 years

  • Physical examination
  • Vaccinations
  • Intestinal parasite check if pet goes outside
  • Leukemia/FIV test if outdoor cat
  • Discussion regarding heartworm prevention
  • Discussion of flea/tick control
  • Dental exam and/or periodontal probing
  • Consultation on diet, weight, dental health and/or behavioral concerns
  • Baseline blood panel
  • Baseline chemistry panel
  • Urinalysis

SENIOR CARE - 7 plus years

  • Physical examination every 6 months
  • Osteoarthritis check
  • Screen for kidney disease
  • Screen for hyperthyroidism
  • Blood pressure check
  • Ear check

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