Wellness & Immunizations

Puppy Wellness

Congratulations on your new puppy!  Thank you for choosing us to help protect and care for your new addition to your family.

Our puppy wellness program is designed to help get your puppy started on the right path to a long and healthy life.  The first few months are a critical period in your puppy's development, and we can give you the support and tools necessary to help them grow into a healthy dog.

Schedule your puppy for his or her first exam as soon as possible.  Until your puppy has received a complete series of vaccines, he or she is susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases. We will make sure your new dog is protected against rabies, distemper and parvovirus, among other diseases.  Your puppy will also need to be tested and treated for parasites, which are extremely common in young dogs.

Most puppies have roundworms, which are intestinal worms that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal signs (although dogs can have worms without showing any symptoms).  It is important for puppies to be treated for roundworms, not only to rid them of the infection but also to prevent you and your family from becoming infected.  Roundworms are a zoonotic parasite, which means they can be transmitted from pets to people.  By ensuring that your puppy is properly treated, you can keep your entire family safe from these and other parasites.

We look forward to meeting your new puppy!  Call to schedule your appointment today.

Kitten Wellness

Congratulations on your new kitten!  Thank you for choosing us to help protect and care for your new addition to your family.

Our kitten wellness program is designed to help get your kitten started on the right path to a long and healthy life.  The first few months are a critical period in your kitten's development, and we can give you the support and tools necessary to help them grow into a healthy cat.

Schedule your kitten for his or her first exam as soon as possible.  Until your kitten has received a complete series of vaccines, he or she is susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases.  We will make sure your new pet is protected against rabies and panleukopenia (distemper).  Depending on your cat's risk, we may also advise vaccinating him or her against other diseases, such as feline leukemia virus (FeLV).   In addition, your kitten will need to be tested and treated for parasites, which are common in young cats.

Most kittens have roundworms, which are intestinal worms that can cause coughing, weight loss and a potbellied appearance in cats (although they may not cause any symptoms).  It is important for kittens to be treated for roundworms, not only to help rid them of the infection but also to prevent you and the rest of your family from becoming infected.  Roundworms are a zoonotic parasite, which means they can be transmitted from pets to people.  By ensuring that your kitten is properly treated, you can keep your entire family safe.

We look forward to meeting your new kitten!  Call to schedule you appointment today.

Adult Pet Wellness

Bringing your pet in for an annual diagnostic and wellness checkup can help reassure that your dog or cat is healthy or help us detect hidden diseases or conditions early.  Early detection can improve the prognosis of many diseases, keep medical costs down, and help your pet live longer.  Many dogs and cats are good at hiding signs that something is wrong, so subtle changes in their health or behavior might be easy to overlook.  And, depending on the disease, some pets don't show any symptoms.

Dogs and cats age far quicker that humans, so it is even more crucial for our pets to receive regular exams.  In addition, the risks of arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hormone disorders, and kidney and liver problems all increase with age.

During your pet's wellness exam, we will perform a physical assessment, checking your dog or cat from head to tail.  We will also make sure your pet receives appropriate vaccinations and preventatives.  We may discuss and recommend a diagnostic workup, which may include blood, fecal and urine tests to check for parasites and underlying diseases.  We may also recommend that your pet receive dental care.

Because you spend the most time with your pet, you are your pet's expert, as well as his or her greatest advocate.  Please let us know if you've noticed any physical or behavioral changes in your pet, as well as any other concerns you might have.

Call us today to schedule your pet's exam!

Senior Pet Wellness

As dogs or cats get older, they need more attention and special care.  Our senior wellness program can help your pet remain fit and healthy as he or she ages and help us catch potential problems earlier, when they're easier to treat or manage.  Regular veterinary exams can actually help you pet live longer, too!

Diagnosing diseases and certain conditions early is important throughout a pet's life, but it becomes even more critical when you dog or cat enters his or her senior years.  The risks of arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hormone disorders, and kidney and liver problems all increase with age.  In addition, dogs and cats may not show any signs of even serious diseases until they are quite advanced.

Senior status varies depending on your pet's breed and size.  Smaller dogs tend to live longer than large dogs, and cats generally live longer than dogs.  We can help you determine what life stage your pet is in.

Before your dog or cat reaches senior status, we recommend that you bring your pet in for a baseline exam and diagnostic workup, including blood work.  This will give us a record of what's normal for your pet so we can keep track of any changes as they continue to age.  In most cases, we suggest this when your dog turns 7 years of age or cat turns 8 years of age.  Thereafter, your senior pet will benefit from more frequent veterinary exams and diagnostic testing.

We can treat and manage many symptoms that are commonly attributed to age.  We can also improve your pet's quality of life in many ways; by identifying and preventing or reducing pain, recommending an appropriate nutrition and exercise plan, and suggesting environmental modifications to keep your pet comfortable.

We will tailor a senior wellness plan to your pet's individual needs.  If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss our senior wellness program in more detail.  Call us today to schedule you pet's exam!