Preventative care begins the
day you welcome a new pet into your home. For puppies and
kittens, we recommend beginning a vaccination series between 6-8
weeks of age. While adequate vaccination is important, the
comprehensive physical examinations, intestinal parasite
screenings and prophylactic dewormings also given during this
series will help ensure your new family member gets started on
the right foot for a happy, healthy life.
As your pet grows to be a healthy adult, we recommend a
visit to our clinic every six months. Since pets age at a
much quicker rate than humans, these semi-annual visits will
become increasingly important to aid in detecting any changes in
their health early. During the semi-annual visit, your pet
will receive a comprehensive physical exam, any necessary
vaccinations, and an intestinal parasite screening. By
conducting parasite screenings every six months, we can make
sure your pet remains healthy and can decrease the potential
risks to other pets and family members.
We also offer annual blood screenings for all of our
patients. If done routinely, these screenings will help
our doctors detect potential diseases before they become a
serious issue. If caught early, many common diseases can
be managed through dietary modifications. Since pets usually
don’t exhibit symptoms of many serious diseases, such as kidney
or liver disease, until the disease is in the advanced stages,
early detection leads to early treatment and can prolong your
pet’s life.
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