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At Family VetCare, we take pride in caring for your pets as if they are our own. Our pet’s natural instincts and method for survival is to hide their symptoms and not reveal that they are hurting. Since our pets cannot tell us how they feel, it is up to us humans to take preventive measures to care for them.
Regular physical examinations, blood and stool testing, professional dental cleaning, vaccination and heartworm prevention all focus on wellness and preventive care.
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Health Record – Dog
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Health Record – Cat
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 Physical Examination
Upon arrival at Family VetCare, your Veterinary Assistant will greet you and perform a “pre-examination” of your pet (including: vitals, body score, dental grade and risk assessment). It is important to share any concerns that you have about your pet with our support team. Next, the Veterinarian will conduct a head to tail Comprehensive Physical Examination of your pet. At the end of your appointment, you will be given a copy of your pet’s Examination Report Card, which will list your Veterinarian’s findings and any needs that your pet may have.
Early Detection Test
This thorough multi-test blood and stool panel is one of the best and least expensive ways to get an overall health picture of your pet. Whether it is used to establish a baseline for your young pet or to check body functions as your pet ages, it is an excellent tool to identify a number of degenerative changes that can occur in some body systems as well as help to identify and monitor possible diseases and medical conditions.
Fecal Parasite Test
Roundworms and hookworms are zoonotic parasites that can be passed to your family. The CDC recommends that your pet be tested annually, however if your pet shows signs of diarrhea, weight loss, or general poor health, testing may be warranted more frequently. Testing of a stool sample can help keep your pet parasite free. This test is included in the Early Detection Test but it can also be run independently.
Heartworm Test
Heartworms are parasites that invade the right side of a dog’s heart and the major blood vessels that surround it. They are life-threatening and can grow to be more than a foot long in as little as five months. The American Heartworm Society recommends annual Heartworm Testing for your dog. This test is included in the Early Detection Test but it can also be run independently.
Dental Cleaning
Plaque and tartar in your pet’s mouth increase the risk of oral, liver, kidney and heart disease. An anesthetic Dental Prophylaxis is important for cleaning the entire tooth surface both above and below the gumline, as well as polishing the teeth. Professional polishing leaves the surface of the tooth smoother, which helps inhibit the adherence of plaque bacteria.
There are many other benefits with a professional anesthetic Dental Cleaning:
- Oral Cavity Evaluation
- Extractions
- Cleaning above and below the gumline
- Bond and Sealant
- Dental Radiographs
- Biopsy
- Root Planing
Combined with Dental Home Care, professional dental cleanings can add years to your pet’s life.
Diet & Nutrition
Feeding a balanced diet, along with regular exercise, will help keep your pet healthy and active.
Vaccines
DHPP – a canine 4-in-1 vaccine:
- Distemper – A contagious viral disease that causes severe pneumonia, diarrhea and vomiting – often fatal.
- Hepatitis – A contagious viral disease that damages the liver.
- Para Influenza – A contagious viral disease contributing to “Kennel Cough.”
- Parvovirus – A contagious viral disease that causes severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration – often fatal.
FVRCPP – a feline 4-in-1 vaccine:
- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis – A herpesviral disease which causes nasal and ocular discharge.
- Calicivirus – A viral disease causing many symptoms including fever, oral ulcers and sneezing.
- Feline Pneumonitis – An upper respiratory infection caused by the organism Chlamydophila felis which is often complicated by a secondary bacterial infection.
- FeLVFeline Leukemia – A persistent viral infection that depresses the immune system and may contribute to anemia and several different types of cancer.
Rabies Vaccine
This virus attacks the brain and central nervous system tissue, which is almost always fatal. The vaccine is given to help protect you and your pet against this virus.
Bordetella Vaccine
This bacteria can contribute to “Kennel Cough,” a highly contagious upper respiratory infection, spread via direct contact or aerosolized droplets. Vaccination helps protect your pet.
Fleas & Ticks
Fleas and ticks may transmit disease to your pet and family. Monthly preventive medication will help protect you and your pet.
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