Whatever your favorite pet, we've put together some very helpful information below. Scroll down to see the vaccination schedule and why we give them along with other helpful information for you and your pet!

Before you adopt a new pet, please read our mini-guide
to pet adoption at: ADOPTING A PET

Please spay/neuter your pet! Learn more at: WHAT'S YOUR EXCUSE?

Did you know..?.

Your pet ages 6 to 10 years for every year you age? Think about what this means - if you have an 8 year old pet that goes the next year and a half without a complete examination, that would compare to a 60 year old person without any medical, dental, or optical care for 15 years!

How old is your dog? REALLY!

Ticks are not just a nuisance!! They can cause serious disease in your pet! Learn how to prevent and treat 2 of the most common diseases - Ehrlichiosis & Lyme Disease by going to Those Nasty Ticks

Guinea pigs require a huge amount of vitamin C. We encourage using "Tang" and adding to the water until it's good and orange. Change every 3-4 days, or once weekly. Oranges very often also helps. This really prevents scurvy, anorexia, bleeding gums, lethary, diarrhea. Vitamin C is really critical for guinea pigs.

We Medicate for Pain!

We don't believe your pet should suffer! ALL patients will receive pain medication during and after surgery. Other patients that doctors feel necessary will also receive pain medication.

FELINE PROTOCAL:

You've adopted that "purr-fect" kitten and the first order is to keep her that way. We're listing a schedule to help you help her live a long and healthy life for many years of loving companionship! For new kittens, we recommend:

• 2 weeks - Deworming
• 4 weeks - Deworming
• 6 weeks - First Visit to the Doctor
  • Exam - Critical!
  • Feline Leukemia
  • Feline Distemper
  • Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
  • Nail Trim
  • Deworming
  • Begin Flea Prevention
  • Begin Heartworm Prevention
• 10 weeks - Same as above but add the Feline Bordetalla (Kennel Cough) vaccine
• 14-16 weekes - Add the Rabies Vaccine
• 6 months - Spay or Neuter
• 1 year and every year thereafter - Feline annual - Exam and vaccine boosters - Free nail trims and deworming.

Did you know...??

Cats are naturally protected from canine parvovirus even if directly exposed to the virus. The feline form of parvovirus is commonly known as feline distemper. Just as cats can't catch parvovirus, dogs can catch feline distemper!

CANINE PROTOCAL:

He's a bundle of joy - warm and lavishing you with kisses!! This most loyal friend will give you many years of happiness and in return, you'll give him the very best in medical care and prevention! For new puppies, we recommend:

• 2 weeks - Deworming
• 4 weeks - Deworming
• 6 weeks - First Visit to Dr. Anthony
  • Exam - Critical!
    Get a complete tip of the nose to tip of the tail examination! We can detect early heart problems, genetic defects, hernias, defective knee caps or hips, and more! Dr. Anthony can get a baseline for any changes down the road!
  • Canine Parvo
  • Canine Corona
  • Canine Distemper
  • Nail Trim
  • Deworming
  • Begin Flea Prevention
  • Begin Heartworm Prevention
• 10 weeks - Same as above but add the Bordetalla (Kennel Cough) vaccine. Puppies are especially susceptible to this.
• 14-16 weekes - Add the Rabies Vaccine
• 6 months - Spay or Neuter
• 1 year and every year thereafter - Canine annual - Exam and vaccine boosters plus Heartworm test - Free nail trims and deworming.

***AND, don't forget that dental check.
Teeth cleaning is also a regular part of maintaining good health!!
Look at our article on Dental Health & Oral Disease.