PREVENTATIVE CARE FOR DOGS

PUPPIES                                                    
We recommend starting preventative care between 6-8 weeks of age for puppies. It begins with a complete examination, fecal exam, and the first series of vaccinations (DA2PP). At this time we discuss early behavior patterns such as house training. We recommend seeing the patient every 3 weeks for a total of four (4) visits. During the visits all the vaccinations (including Rabies), behavior issues, and other health measures will be addressed. Finally we highly recommend surgical sterilization (neuter, spay) at around six (6) months of age, and a microchip implant.

YOUNG ADULTS
After the first year of age we recommend the annual examination, DA2PP (repeated in 1 year), Rabies vaccination (3 year), fecal exam and the first heartworm examination (preventative if pet travels East of the Rockies)

ADULTS 
As the canine companions matures we recommend annual examinations, fecal examination, annual heartworm test, DA2PP vaccination every 3 years, Rabies vaccination every 3 years, Kennel Cough vaccination if boarding or if groomer requires it, and dental cleaning when indicated.

GERIATRIC  
As your dog begins to age we recommend adjusting their health needs. Small dogs over 12 years of age, big dogs over 10 years of age, and giant breeds over 8 years of age are considered geriatric patients. We recommend an annual examination that includes the physical examination, chest x-rays, blood work, thyroid evaluation, fecal examination, EKG, blood pressure and urinalysis. These are done as a geriatric evaluation in hopes to pick up health issues before they present with clinical signs. Additionally, vaccinations, heartworm tests, and dental evaluations and cleaning when needed should be continued.

PREVENTATIVE CARE FOR CATS

KITTENS    
We recommend starting preventative care between 6-8 weeks of age for kittens. It begins with a complete examination, fecal exam and the first series of vaccinations (FVRCP). If the kitten is a stray or little history is known then it should be tested for Feline Leukemia (FeLV). If it will be an outdoor cat it should be vaccinated for FeLV. At this time we discuss early behavior patterns such as litter pan training. We recommend seeing the patient every 3 weeks for a total of three (3) visits. During the visits all the vaccinations, behavior issues and other health measures will be addressed. Finally we highly recommend surgical sterilization (neuter, spay) at around six (6) months of age, and at that time we give the Rabies vaccination and recommend a microchip implant.

ADULTS   
After the first year of age we recommend the annual examination, FVRCP (repeated in 1 year then every three years), annual FELV if outdoor cat, dental exam and treatment as needed, Rabies vaccination (3 year), and fecal exam.

GERIATRIC     
As your cat begins to age we recommend adjusting their health needs. Cats over 12 years of age are considered geriatric patients. We recommend an annual examination that includes the physical examination, chest x-rays, blood work, thyroid evaluation, fecal examination, EKG, blood pressure and urinalysis. These are done as a geriatric evaluation in hopes to pick up health issues before they present with clinical signs. Additionally, vaccinations, heartworm tests, and dental evaluations and cleaning when needed should be continued.