Health and Wellness

Comprehensive Physical Exam
Dogs and cats age more rapidly than humans so major health issues can develop in a short amount of time. A wellness exam is recommended twice yearly in order to diagnose, treat or prevent problems before they become life threatening. All appointments are scheduled for at least thirty minutes in order for you to be able to speak with our doctors and support staff. Your questions are answered and any new or existing problems can be discussed.
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Preventative Medicine

By getting to know your pet’s lifestyle we can make appropriate vaccine recommendations. We use the following vaccine timetable for puppies and kittens.

PUPPY VACCINATION SCHEDULE

8 WEEKS

  • Wellness physical examination/consultation
  • Distemper, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Adenovirus Coronavirus, Fecal / Deworming, Heartworm and Flea/Tick Preventative

12 WEEKS

  • Wellness physical examination/consultation
  • Distemper, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Adenovirus Coronavirus, Fecal / Deworming, Heartworm and Flea/Tick Preventative

12 - 16 WEEKS

  • Rabies 1 year (with antihistamine premedication)

16 WEEKS

  • Wellness physical examination/consultation
  • Disemper, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Adenovirus
  • Leptospira (Canicola, Grippotyphosa, Icterohaemorhagiae, Pomona) if indicated
  • Bordetella (if not previously given)
  • Fecal / Deworming (if a previous positive fecal)
  • Heartworm and Flea/Tick Preventative

20 WEEKS

  • Wellness physical examination/consultation
  • Disemper, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Adenovirus Leptospira (Canicola, Grippotyphosa, Icterohaemorhagiae, Pomona) if indicated
  • Fecal / Deworming (if a previous positive fecal)
  • Heartworm and Flea/Tick Preventative

Vaccinations and dewormings administered will vary depending previous doses given and anticipated lifestyle of pet. Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme) vaccine and Giardia vaccine are also available for at risk patients.

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KITTEN VACCINATION SCHEDULE


8 WEEKS:

  • Wellness physical examination/consultation
  • Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Chlamydia psittaci
  • Feline leukemia virus/ Feline Immunodeficiency Virus blood test
  • Fecal / Deworming
  • Heartworm preventative
  • Flea or Flea/tick preventative

12 WEEKS:

  • Wellness physical examination/consultation
  • Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Chlamydia psittaci
  • Deworming
  • Heartworm preventative
  • Flea or Flea/tick preventative

16 WEEKS:

  • Wellness physical examination/consultation
  • Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Chlamydia psittaci
  • Rabies 1 year
  • Fecal / Deworming (if positive fecal previously)
  • Heartworm preventative
  • Flea or Flea/tick preventative

Feline leukemia vaccination may be recommended at 12 and 16 weeks of age depending on the lifestyle of your cat.

Vaccination and deworming schedules may vary depending on previous doses administered.
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  • Heartworm Prevention - Heartworm disease is epidemic in the South so prevention is recommended year round. Annual blood tests are required to monitor the effectiveness. You may purchase heartworm prevention by the month or in a six pack.
  • Flea and Tick Control - A variety of veterinarian approved products are available for your convenience.
  • Diets - We carry both Purina and Hill’s prescription diets.