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ROUTINE WELLNESS CARE
We provide a life-long program of wellness care to ensure our furry family members are healthy and do not pose a health
risk to the rest of our families. This program encompasses routine physical examinations, vaccinations, parasite testing/control
and dental care.
Our pets physically age more rapidly than humans do, in some cases they age the equivalent of seven years in twelve
calendar months. Because of this, we can expect physical changes and diseases to develop and progress rapidly in our pets.
To help identify problems and initiate treatments early, we perform a thorough physical examination in conjunction with annual
vaccinations and a parasite screening during the annual wellness appointment.
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Annual vaccinations are provided to help our pets develop the antibodies that ward off diseases which are often
debilitating to them (e.g., Canine Distemper) and in some cases deadly to us (e.g., Rabies).
Follow these links to learn more about common diseases in cats and dogs, and our vaccination protocols.
Intestinal parasites are not only a common
cause of illness in dogs and cats, in many cases these parasites are zoonotic (able to cause disease in humans). Children
are especially susceptible to hookworms and roundworms; dog and cat common roundworms are known to cause blindness in
children. It is essential to routinely test and treat our dogs and cats for these parasites. We perform a parasite
examination for each dog and cat during the annual wellness examination and vaccination appointment.
An often-overlooked area that has
a major impact on our pets' health is dental disease. During the annual wellness examination we perform an oral exam to
assess every pet's dental health. At our hospital we offer a full complement of dental services including routine dental
cleaning, endodontic (e.g., root canals), orthodontics (e.g., braces) and oral surgery. Good dental health is essential
for our pets to live long, happy, healthy lives.
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Puppy/Canine Vaccinations Protocol
Kitten/Feline Vaccination Protocol