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Our recommended protocols: Puppy DH(L)PP boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until 16 weeks of age, starting about 8 weeks (2 to 4 total boosters) Additional parvo booster at 20 weeks for Rott, Dobe, Lab (at risk breeds) Rabies vaccine at 3 to 4 months of age (good for 1 year) Heartworm prevention starting at about 3 months of age for all mosquito-exposed puppies Bordatella vaccine every 6 months if boarded/groomed/group trained Fecal check for parasites Spay/neuter at about 6 months of age Frontline as needed for fleas/ticks We offer preanesthetic bloodwork and ECG for procedures and lyme vaccine for tick-exposed puppies
Dog Twice-yearly exam DH(L)PP yearly for about 3 years, then given every 3 years (leptospirosis booster given in intervening years) Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrlichia/Anaplasmosis blood test annually and monthly heartworm preventative for all mosquito-exposed dogs Rabies vaccine every 3 years Bordatella vaccine every 6 months if boarded/groomed/group trained Fecal exam for parasites annually Frontline for all tick-exposed dogs Regular dental care/evaluation for handscale/prophylactic cleaning as appropriate Annual bloodwork (CBC/Chem/T4/UA) for older dogs (>7 to 8 years) We offer preanesthetic bloodwork and ECG for procedures, distemper and parvo titres, blood pressure monitoring, glaucoma screening, lyme vaccine for tick-exposed dogs and tick and flea prevention assessment for all (Lyme disease is a serious concern in this area. As in humans, treatment may not cure the disease. Lyme disease can cause fatal kidney failure. The effectiveness of the vaccine is still in question. Prevention and tick control is our best defense.)
Kitten FVRCP booster every 3 to 4 weeks until about 14 weeks of age, starting about 8 weeks (2 to 3 total boosters) Rabies vaccine at 3 to 4 months of age (good for 1 year) FeLV vaccine for outdoor cats (2 boosters needed for protection) Fecal check for parasites FeLV/FIV test for all newly acquired kittens, over 3 months of age or sick Spay/neuter at about 6 months of age Frontline or Revolution as needed for fleas/ticks Monthly heartworm prevention for at risk, mosquito exposed cats We offer preanesthetic bloodwork and ECG for procedures
Cat Twice- yearly exam Yearly rabies vaccination for indoor and outdoor cats. FVRCP vaccine every 1 to 3 years depending on exposure (FVRCP recommendations are changing. Outdoor cats should be vaccinated yearly. Indoor cats may not need to be vaccinated as often. Every three years is the trend for healthy, adult cats. Research is ongoing and our veterinarian will recommend a protocol for your cat.) Annual FeLV vaccine and heartworm test for outdoor/at risk cats FeLV/FIV testing for newly acquired cats Fecal check for parasites annually Frontline or Revolution for all flea/tick-exposed cats Monthly heartworm prevention for at risk, mosquito exposed cats Regular dental care - evaluation for handscale/prophylactic cleaning as appropriate Annual bloodwork (CBC/Chem/T4/UA) for all older cats (>7 to8 years) We offer preanesthetic bloodwork and ECG for all procedures, vaccine titres, heartworm testing, blood pressure monitoring and glaucoma screening. (Ask about fibrosarcoma. This is a tumor that is currently of concern in cats and it has been suspected that certain injections may be a factor in its development. It is one of the reasons that vaccine protocols are changing. We will be happy to discuss this with you and tailor a vaccination protocol for your cat. The risk of fibrosarcoma is small, we do not recommend not vaccinating your pet. We recommend vaccinating your pet in accordance with expert recommendations.) |
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