- Puppies and Kittens
Puppies and kittens should be seen every 3 weeks up until they are 16 weeks old for regular examinations, deworming, and vaccines. We strongly recommend core vaccines to every one of our patients.
For dogs, this includes a vaccination against rabies, Leptospirosis and a CHPPi vaccine and boosters that immunizes against distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus type 2 and parainfluenza.
For cats, core vaccines include a vaccination against rabies and a FVRCP vaccine and boosters that immunizes against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia.
Additional, or non-core vaccines, will be recommended depending on the lifestyle of each individual pet, such as vaccinations for Bordetella and Leishmaniasis in dogs. For cats, the FELV vaccine is considered non-core and should be given if your cat is considered at risk.
Wellness visits are also a good time for us to discuss proper socialization and training to ensure your little one grows into a well-adjusted pet and prevent any abnormal behavioral issues from developing early on. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this exciting time during these appointments.
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- Adult Pets
We believe yearly wellness exams are an essential part of ensuring every pet has a long and healthy life. Many abnormalities can be detected early by a veterinarian during a physical exam, and early detection increases the likelihood of a successful outcome with proper treatment. Yearly examinations are also an opportunity for you to communicate any changes you have noticed or concerns you may have. In addition to recommended vaccinations, these visits often consist of bloodwork, and parasite testing and prevention.
- Senior Pets
Even though some of our pets can live as long as 20 years of age, most of our companion animals are considered seniors after age 7. Some larger breed dogs (Great Danes, Mastiffs and Great Pyrenees for instance) may be considered seniors at 5 years of age.
Like humans, as our pets age, their health needs will have to be adjusted to ensure they are comfortable and able to enjoy their senior years. We recommend senior pets be examined by a veterinarian every 6-12 months. Early detection of disease can improve their chances of having a longer and healthier life. Therefore, we recommend regular bloodwork and urinalysis for our senior patients. We also recommend vaccinations and parasite prevention in their later years of life.
- Parasite Prevention
Parasites are the source of many diseases, some of which can be life threatening. Common signs of parasitism are vomiting, diarrhea or soft stools, lethargy, weight loss, poor hair coat, coughing and difficulty breathing. Some parasites that affect our pets are zoonotic, meaning they can be passed from pets to people.
We recommend every pet be given parasite prevention regularly to ensure protection against all internal and external parasites. Different diagnostic tests performed on fecal or blood samples are available and will be recommended depending on your pet’s life stage and/or symptoms.
