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Best Medicine Practices

Annual physicals for our young patients, and bi-annual physicals for our senior patients.

Senior pets are considered 10 and older for dogs and 12 and older for cats.

Spay or neuter your pet.

Not only is it healthy for your pet, but we must help control the pet population.

Test a stool sample at least annually for intestinal parasites.

Certain parasites can be contagious to people and can cause serious diseases.

Vaccinations tailored to your pet’s lifestyle.

There are some vaccinations that we strongly feel every animal should have regardless of lifestyle.  Did you know that both canine Rabies and Distemper vaccines can be given every three years?

Flea & Tick prevention year-round for dogs and cats.

In our area, fleas and ticks survive through the winter unless snow is on the ground. Tick borne diseases, like Lyme disease, are a serious problem.

Heartworm prevention year-round for dogs and cats.

Senior pet blood screens to monitor the health of your pet.

Preventative dental care and in-hospital dental care.

Dental disease is a serious problem in our pets.  It can affect their overall health.

Healthy diet and exercise.

This means food approved by AAFCO feeding trials.  A routine exercise regimen helps prevent obesity, which is a major problem affecting our pets.