Wellness Exams

Since pets age differently from us, puppies need wellness exams every two weeks. We start these exams at 6 weeks of age with their vaccines up until they are 16 weeks old. Adult dogs need wellness exams twice yearly. One year to us is like 4-5 years to our canine friends. Our pets may not always show obvious outward signs of pain, disease, or discomfort, but a veterinarian is trained to pick up early warning signs. Because of the fast aging process regular wellness exams will help pick up the rapidly changing signs.

What's in the Vaccination?

Distemper: attacks the nervous system — this virus can develop into pneumonia — most common victims are puppies.

Hepatitis: affects the liver

Leptospirosis: bacterial disease that attacks the kidneys as well as other organs.

Parvo: affects the intestines — this virus is very contagious to unprotected pets and can live in the area for months — this virus can be transmitted on our shoes and other articles — the main symptoms are depression, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting.

Parainfluenza: affects the lungs — flu like symptoms.

Bordetella: canine bronchitis — very contagious to other dogs — cough can last up to 6 weeks.

Corona: affects the intestines — close cousin to parvo virus.

Fecal: stool sample taken to check for intestinal parasites — we are typically looking for hookworms, roundworms whipworms, coccidia, giardia, and tapeworms. Deworming is done at your puppies first and second visits along with the fecal test.

Heartworm Preventative: heartworms are caused by mosquitoes therefore, it is imperative that your pet stay on heartworm preventative for life. Your technician will go over your preventative choices.

Birth Control: Your pet can go into heat anywhere from 4 1/2 to 8 months of age. Neutering (castration) is performed on male dogs. Spaying (ovariohysterectomy) is performed on female dogs.

Vaccine Schedule

Yearly visits include wellness exams, Rabies, DHLPP, Corona, Bordetella, Fecal, wellness blood profile including heartworm check.