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Routine Preventative Care

 

Examinations
Younger pets should have a full physical exam annually. Older pets should come for an exam once every six months and sooner if a problem arises.

 

Vaccinations
Our vaccination protocol is customized to each pet's personal exposure and risk. We educate our clients about the various vaccinations available and then determine if the benefits of inoculation outweigh the risks. Routine core vaccines for dogs include: Rabies, Distemper combo (distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, hepatitis, and parainfluenza), and Bordetella (Kennel Cough vaccine). Routine vaccines for cats include Rabies, Distemper combo (Panleukopenia, Calici, and Rhinotracheitis), and Leukemia. For some pets vaccination titers may be performed annually

 

Deworming and Fecal Checks
Parasitic zoonoses are diseases caused by parasites. While we normally associate parasites, such as roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms with cats and dogs, people can accidentally be infected with the same parasites. Regular deworming or monthly parasite control products are the best way to prevent parasitic disease and the transmission of intestinal parasites from pets to people. It also prevents the shedding of parasite eggs, which contaminate yards or any place a pet defecates.

We recommend that every pet receive two rounds of broad spectrum deworming at least once annually or be on a monthly parasite control medication such as Sentinel, Interceptor, Revolution, or Tirfexis. The two rounds of wormings are set three weeks apart. Puppies, kittens, and pets that test positive for internal parasites may require several rounds of deworming.

 

Routine Bloodwork
All kittens should be tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodefiency Virus (FIV). This test should be repeated annually for all cats that have previously tested positive, go outdoors, or have symptoms.

Heartworm positive dogs are becoming more common in Southern California. For this reason, all dogs should be tested annually with a Heartworm blood test, which tests for the presence of Heartworm infections.

We also recommend comprehensive blood work annually for all pets over the age of seven.

 

Preventative Medications
We recommend that all dogs be on yearly prevention for heartworm, fleas, and ticks. We also recommend flea and tick prevention for cats. We sell a variety of preventatives and would be happy to help you determine which is best for your pet.

                                                                                                                                                                     
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Preventative care recommendations will help your pet live a long and healthy life.