Wellness Exam
The most important part of your pet's visit to our hospital
is a comprehensive physical examination. During the wellness exam our
doctors spend time checking all your pet's major systems including heart,
lungs, skin, and teeth for evidence of problems or signs of pain or
discomfort. Part of the wellness exam should include a heartworm check, an
intestinal parasite check, as well as an assessment of which vaccinations
your pet needs depending on your pet's living environment.
Based on the wellness exam findings, the doctor will create an
individualized preventative care plan for your pet that will usually
include parasite control, routine dental cleanings, and nutrition.
Did you know that dogs and cats age seven times faster, on average, than
people, and significant health changes can occur in a short amount of
time? Plus, the risks of cancer, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, heart
disease, metabolic problems and other serious conditions increase with
age. These are reasons why we recommend wellness exams for all pets twice
a year.
Dog Vaccinations
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Distemper / Parvovirus / Hepatitis / Parainfluenza Vaccination
This is a core vaccination. This vaccination protects your dog against the
serious diseases that are in our area.
Canine Distemper Virus
Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It may
affect the respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological systems in the
body. It is generally transmitted through contact with mucous and watery
secretions discharged from the eyes and noses of infected dogs.
Unvaccinated dogs are at risk for developing this virus.
Canine Parvovirus
Parvovirus is an infection that infects the lymph nodes and multiplies
there before moving via the bloodstream to the small intestine. Clinical
signs including vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and not eating or drinking,
can start approximately 5-6 days after infection. Fluid loss from vomiting
and diarrhea can cause rapid and severe dehydration, and ultimately death
if left untreated.
Canine Infectious Hepatitis
This virus causes severe liver disease, eye damage and respiratory
problems and can be fatal. Clinical signs include vomiting, diarrhea,
abdominal pain, and sometimes coughing. This disease is spread via
infected urine.
Canine Parainfluenza Virus
The immunity from this virus by the vaccine is not long-lasting, so a
booster vaccination is required every 3 to 6 months or 2 weeks prior to
boarding, shows, etc. It is one of the organisms that cause kennel cough
or upper respiratory infections in dogs of all ages. Dogs will cough, have
a fever and sometimes have a nasal discharge.
Rabies vaccination
This vaccine is a core vaccine. Rabies causes behavioral changes and affects
the nervous system. Clinical signs include the "dumb" form (weakness, hind
limb paralysis, listlessness) or the "furious" form. It is transmissible to
all mammals including humans and is fatal.
Lyme vaccination
This is an optional vaccination for Lyme disease which is transmitted by
ticks. It is indicated in dogs that go hunting, fishing, camping and
hiking in wooed areas like Mount Charleston. There are concerns that it
may be linked with immune mediated diseases.
Ova and Parasite (Intestinal Parasite Test)
The stool of your pet is examined under a microscope for the presents of
intestinal parasite eggs. If intestinal parasites are seen they are
identified and our veterinarians will determine the specific treatment for
your pet.
Did you know that your pet can be harvesting intestinal parasites that are
not visible with the naked eye? Pets can have intestinal parasites and not
have any signs or symptoms and pass parasites on to you, other pets in the
house, and family members.
Heartworm Test
This procedure involves a simple blood test that checks for the presence
of heartworms. All pets over 6 months of age require a heartworm test
before preventative heartworm therapy can begin. It is recommended that
all dogs are on year round preventatives.
Canine Vaccination
Schedule
|
Adult
Dogs |
Frequency |
Price |
|
Da2P |
1 Year |
$10.00 |
|
Bordetella |
6 months * |
$10.00 |
| Parvovirus |
1 Year |
$10.00 |
| Lyme |
1 Year |
$10.00 |
| Rabies |
3 Years |
$10.00 |
|
* based on lifestyle |
|
Wellness Exam
(optional) |
$27.00 |
|
PUPPY VACCINATIONS:
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Cat Vaccinations
Feline Distemper Virus
The feline distemper virus is a "parvovirus." Many people are familiar
with this term as parvovirus infection is a very real concern for dogs,
especially puppies. In fact, canine parvovirus represents a mutation of
the feline distemper virus and much of the information regarding canine
parvovirus holds true for feline distemper. Signs include vomiting,
weight loss, decreased or absent appetite, fever, diarrhea that may
contain blood, and dehydration. Often animals with the disease will be
listless or lacking in energy. Some cats can develop a yellow color to
the ears and eyes due to jaundice caused by developing liver disease.
Cats with the disease often have a decreased number of white blood
cells.
Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus and Feline Calicivirus
The lining of the respiratory tract is destroyed. Signs include
sneezing, discharge from the nose and eyes, oral ulcers and poor
appetite. Vaccination may help reduce the severity of the disease.
Chlamydia
Feline Chlamydophila (formerly known as Chlamydia) mainly causes
conjunctivitis in the cat. Conjunctivitis may be defined as the
inflammation of the delicate membranes or conjunctiva that covers the
inner surface of the eyelids and over the white part of the eye (the
sclera).
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Feline leukemia virus adversely affects the cat's body in many ways. It
is the most common cause of cancer in cats, it may cause various blood
disorders, and it may lead to a state of immune deficiency that hinders
the cat's ability to protect itself against other infections. The same
bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi that may be found in the everyday
environment-where they usually do not affect healthy animals-can cause
severe illness in those with weakened immune systems. These secondary
infections are responsible for many of the diseases associated with FeLV.
Some cats may show no signs of the virus for many years
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis is caused by a coronavirus that can infect
any cat, though young cats and very old cats (14yr and up) appear most
susceptible. The FIP virus (FIPV) is very similar to the coronavirus
that causes a transient, usually mild, self-limiting diarrhea (Feline
Enteric Corona Virus, FECV). The most common clinical signs are
non-specific and include fluctuating fever, inappetance, lethargy and
weight loss.
Rabies vaccination.
This vaccine is a core
vaccine. Rabies causes behavioral changes and affects
the nervous system. Clinical signs include the "dumb" form (weakness, hind
limb paralysis, listlessness) or the "furious" form. It is transmissible to
all mammals including humans and is fatal.
Feline Leukemia and FIV Testing
Testing is recommended every year for outside/patio cats, cats that have
had a history of being outside, or have come from an outside source.
Feline Vaccination
Schedule
|
Adult
Cats |
Frequency |
Price |
ENT-FVRC
(feline distemper) |
1
Year |
$10.00 |
| FeLV |
1
Year |
$10.00 |
| Rabies |
3
Years |
$10.00 |
|
Wellness Exam
(optional) |
$27.00 |
|
KITTEN VACCINATIONS:
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