Preventative Care
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We individualize your pet’s care. Some pets are strictly indoor pets, while others spend more time outdoors with more exposure to diseases. We understand that vaccines can , by themselves, cause problems, so we try to balance what is truly best for your pet. Also, some people may have stricter budgets and need our help as a team effort to balance their pets needs with what you can afford.
Our goal is to keep your pet healthy and happy.
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Canines Vaccines
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Distemper has a high mortality and is so widespread nearly every dog will be exposed during its lifetime. Symptoms can include coughing, vomiting & diarrhea, seizure-like movements and death.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Infectious Canine Hepatitis affects the liver. It spreads through an infected dog’s urine and exposure can mean anything from a mild infection to death.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Canine Bordetella is a contageous upper respiratory infection causing a persistent, dry, hacking cough.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Parvovirus is a intestinal infection resulting in depression, bloody diarrhea & vomiting. It is transmitted through direct contact with an infected dog’s feces. It is highly contagious and life-threatening, especially in puppies.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Lyme Disease one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world. It is caused by a spirochete (bacteria) residing within the tick and injected into the dog. Symptoms can include depression, intemperance and lameness due to inflammation of the joint.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]
Feline Vaccines
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Feline Leukemia is a leading cause of cat deaths. FeLV is spread by just casual contact and breaks down the cat’s ability to fight off infections. The cat usually dies of a disease that it would normally be able to resist.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Feline Respiratory Diseases (Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Chlamydia) are highly contagious and wide spread. These diseases are easily spread from cat to cat by sneezing, etc. Asymptomatic cats can carry and infect your pet. Chances are high that your cat will be exposed.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Feline Panleukopenia also known as distemper, is highly contagious and can fatal. Nine of ten cats with distemper may die. Symptoms include depression, loss of appetite, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]
Rabies Vaccines
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Rabies is a fatal infection of the nervous system that attacks all warm blooded animals including humans. It is a public health hazard and risk to all pet owners. There is no cure for rabies. Vaccination is your pet’s only protection.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”92″ alignment=”center” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”93″ alignment=”center” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”257×170″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”94″ alignment=”center” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Many of these vaccines are combined into one injection making it easier on your pet. Some of these vaccines are good for one year while others for 3 years. Boosters are typically needed at the beginning.
When you visit, you will be given information to better understand your pets optimal vaccine schedule.
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Heartworm Disease
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Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in dogs. It is caused by a worm called Dirofilaria immitis. Adult heartworms live in the heart and pulmonary arteries of infected dogs. They survive up to five years and, during this time, the female produces millions of young (microfilaria). These microfilaria live in the bloodstream. As many as 30 species of mosquitoes can transmit heartworms. The female mosquito bites the infected dog and ingests the microfilariae during a meal. The massive number of heartworms residing in the heart then causes inflammation of the lungs and heart failure.
Cats can also get heartworm disease, although much less commonly
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