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Wellness Care for Your Pet

Wellness care is essential for your pet throughout its lifetime regardless of whether it's a puppy or an older animal. Kittens and puppies require regular examinations to check for the growth of their pet and to build immunity against common diseases.

Pet insurance plans often offer pet wellness coverage as an added benefit. Pet wellness coverage is different from pet insurance on a variety of levels.

Vaccinations

Vaccines have been recognized as saving lives more than any other medical treatment. They protect against diseases that could be fatal or cause severe and prolonged suffering, pain, or death. In most cases prevention is more cost-effective and efficient than treatment.

Immunizations can be a vital element of pet care and can prevent serious illnesses in dogs and 836614 (836614.xyz) cats as well as humans. Vaccines are preparations of killed or altered microorganisms introduced into the body to trigger the immune system to react to invaders. Vaccines allow you to make the immune system identify and fight off pathogens that cause disease without having to suffer the more serious consequences that come with illnesses or infections.

Puppy and kittens need a full regimen of vaccines during their early developmental stages to establish a strong defense against infectious diseases. Our veterinarian will recommend the right vaccines for your pet based upon its age and its lifestyle.

Rabies, distemper, and parvovirus are all considered to be essential vaccines. These are essential for all cats and dogs to protect against the deadly diseases that can be easily transmitted to humans. The most important vaccines are administered in two injections at the age of a kitten or 836614 puppy and boosters are given every year.

Non-core vaccinations may be recommended depending on the risk factors and lifestyle. For instance, dogs who frequent groomers, boarding kennels, training classes, and dog parks may need to be vaccinated against bordetella (kennel cough) which is highly transmissible, as well as leptospirosis an zoonotic disease that could cause kidney and liver failure in pets as well as humans.

All pets are recommended to get the Hepatitis A vaccine, as well as Hepatitis B and C. These vaccinations to stop the spread of a number deadly diseases from animals to humans and vice reverse. A combination vaccine, also known as a A2PP or FVRCP for dogs and cats respectively, protects against most common infections that can be transmitted between the two species. The lyme vaccination, recommended for dogs that travel in areas with many deer, protects them from bites caused by the deer tick, also known as the deer tick, which can cause a severe bacterial infection.

Fecal Exam

A fecal exam, also called a fecal floatation, is a microscopic look at your pet's stool. This will allow your veterinarian to identify intestinal parasites like roundworms and hookworms. They can be transmitted to your family members as well as other pets.

A fecal sample can be collected in many ways. Your vet may use an special fecal sample loop which is inserted in the rectum and then pulled back to get the sample. This method is particularly helpful in identifying cysts and worms. Your veterinarian can also conduct an smear that is direct, spreading a small amount your pet's feces on the microscope slide. The drawback of this kind of test is that it's only accurate when the feces sample is not mixed with fat or other cellular material.

Another method is a centrifugal float test. The feces are mixed with a specific solution to test for parasite eggs. The eggs will float and 836614 can be visualized under microscope. The advantage of this method is that it's more sensitive than a direct smear, but the results still depend on the specifics of the procedure and the characteristics of the specimen.

Annual fecal exams are the best way to be sure that your pet does not have an intestinal parasite infestation that could affect their health and could be transmitted to other pets or family members. These infections can cause discomfort for your pet and could cause more serious health issues that require treatment. Certain intestinal parasites, like hookworms and roundworms, can be transmitted to humans. This is a major health threat.

Fecal testing is an important and easy part of your pet's wellness care routine. All pets should have a test of their feces at least once a year. This is especially important for puppies and animals in a place that is prone to parasites. Intestinal parasites are the main cause of illness in pets and can cause weight loss, diarrhea and vomiting in many animals. In addition to detecting parasites the fecal test can identify abnormalities in blood or other indicators that could be signs of a disease or ongoing infection.

Dental Exam

Pet dental health is an essential aspect of wellness care. Without proper dental care, pet teeth can get infected, which can lead to other health problems like bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease. These conditions develop when tartar forms on the teeth and causes damage to the tissues surrounding them. The buildup can also move through the bloodstream to other organs like kidneys, the heart and liver. This could increase the risk of serious disease and trigger inflammation. Regular brushing at home as well as dental cleanings help keep your pet's teeth healthy.

During a dental exam our veterinarian will look over your pet's teeth for indications of plaque and tartar. The veterinarian will use an instrument for scaling to eliminate the tartar, and then an instrument to look for pockets in the gumline, where periodontal issues begin. To assess the roots and bones of the teeth the X-rays are taken from the entire mouth.

Patients who are at risk of developing dental disease, or those who are over the age of 65, should have an examination for their teeth at least once per year. The vet will also talk with you about your pet's weight, diet and behavior. The vet will give you information on any changes you notice in your pet and may recommend additional tests or treatments if required.

Wellness plans are an excellent way to pay for preventive treatments and cut costs on regular expenses, such as dental cleanings, wellness exams and heartworm testing. These plans are similar in nature to traditional pet insurance, but reimburse pre-determined medical costs instead of paying for the entire visit. Our veterinarians are more than willing to discuss the various plans and options with you.

Contact our Spring Hill veterinarians to schedule an appointment today! We can perform a wellness exam or update vaccinations, and suggest any other preventive measures your pet needs. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Parasite Control

Parasites, whether internal or external, are the organisms that feed on your pet and deprive the animal of essential nutrients. They can also harm her major organs and body systems, causing various unpleasant symptoms. In extreme instances (such as heartworms) some of these parasites can be fatal. Many people believe that parasites are a normal part of being a pet's parent, this does not necessarily have to be the case. Our vet team is familiar with the kinds of parasites you should look for in your area and can help to understand how these bugs affect your pet and what can be done to combat them.

A well-managed pet parasite control program can help reduce the chance of spreading disease to humans and other pets living in the home. This means administering preventative flies and tick treatment throughout the year, wearing a collar to keep ticks at bay, and grooming your dog regularly especially after she's been outside. Checking her coat for signs of a parasite infestation, such as scratching, chewing, and licking, will aid in ensuring she is free of these pests that cause a lot of trouble.

Internal parasites like roundworms and tapeworms are usually acquired accidentally through the ingesting of parasite eggs that were found in areas contaminated by faeces from infected animals. These parasites can also be considered zoonotic. This means that they can be transmitted from pets to humans (and the reverse).

Ectoparasites, such as fleas and ticks are more likely to be present in urban settings with high number of pets, however they can infest homes in all areas. The fleas can cause severe allergic reactions and transmit vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease, Ehrlichia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Ticks are also a problem. They can cause allergic reactions, cause itching, 836614 cause discomfort in pets and transmit vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease to humans.

At a minimum, all shelter pets should be provided with a basic internal and external parasite control program at the time of intake. This should include a preventative treatment that includes an oral dewormer that works against roundworms, hookworms, and fleas and ticks (Nemex or Strongid is the most frequently used product).