Primary Pet Care...What to look for and when is it time to bring your pet to see our veterinarian:

• Is your pet up-to-date on all its vaccines?
• How much do you know about your pet's current state of health?
• Does your pet have Lack of physical activity?
• Is your dog protected from Rabies, Bordatella, Parvo virus, Heartworm Disease?
• Is your cat protected from Rabies, Feline Leukemia, FVRCP, FIV (feline AIDS)?
• Is your pet itching & scratching from fleas or ticks?
• Is your pet free and clear of external and internal parasites?
• Does your pet have redness or Cloudiness of the eye(s)?
• Does your pet have discharge from the eye(s) or keeps scratching/ pawing at the eye(s)?
• Can you remember the last time your pet got a medical exam or physical check-up?
• Do you know what medical problems are common for your breed of pet?
• Does Your pet have Poor eating habits or not eating at all?
• Not sure what to feed your pet (recommended diet)

Primary Care Examination (Preventive Care, Vaccinations, Physical Exam, Medical Exam):

One of the best things you can do for your pet's health as well as reduce your pet's overall veterinary bill on a yearly basis is to take a preventative approach. This means that you can proactively do things that reduce the likelihood of your pet contracting certain diseases or developing certain medical problems. The key to preventative or primary care is to make sure your pet is up on all his/her vaccinations, get routine physical examinations to check heart, lung, and other vital signs and check routine blood work (heartworm test, CBC, and blood chemistry). As with people, pets do get sick, but early detection through regular visits to the vet can mitigate health problems before they get worse (and before they get more expensive). Pet's may also carry human transferable diseases, sometimes directly in the case of ringworms or indirectly in the case of tick borne pathogens. We do a thorough examination of your pet and increase your awareness. You have the options and we have the capabilities to do the following:

• Physical examination (vital signs, heart health, lung health, circulatory system, etc)
• Palpate the abdomen (check for painful areas or foreign body/ objects/ Masses),
• Client education on nutrition and dietary concerns,
• Administer vaccinations (Vaccines & Boosters as preventative care)
• Perform Heartworm Tests,
• Do Parasite Screening (for either indigenous or travel-related tick borne diseases),
• Comb & Search for fleas or flea dirt,
• Search & Removal of Ticks,
• Administer Injection Medication at the hospital,
• Prescribe any needed medications,
• Provide/Supply take-home medications...in-house or online-pharmacy,
• Leukemia & FIV Tests,
• Provide Preventative Heartworm Treatment,
• Provide Preventative Flea & Tick Treatment,
• Provide Dog & Cat Rabies Certificate for Rabies Tags,
• Provide Pet Travel Health Certificates,
• Inspect your pet's eyes for ophthalmic diseases,
• Client education on breed specific medical problems to watch for,
• Search for masses or growths,
• Client education on age, behavioral, or location specific problems to be aware
• and Address Any other questions or concerns

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After a thorough examination, we can administer recommended vaccinations, provide client advice for preventative care, or make other recommendations depending on our findings. With routine examinations we can have early detection to help mitigate problems before they get difficult to manage. Whatever the problem, we will determine the right mode of treatment for your pet's medical condition. We treat dogs, cats, rabbits, other small mammals, frogs, and reptiles.