Wellness Care
Wellness Examinations
We know that pets cannot talk to us and tell us how they feel. Preventative care and wellness examinations allow us to visit with the pet and owner to help us map out a plan that is best for each family. Usually this will include checking the weight, vaccinations, heartworm and fecal testing, heartworm and flea prevention, and deworming. The doctor will perform a thorough examination ensuring all body systems are functioning correctly. This includes the heart, lungs, abdomen, lymph nodes, eyes, ears, oral cavity, skin, anal glands and hair coat. We will also discuss any concerns so that your fur baby stays healthy and has the best quality of life possible. Issues found early during the wellness exam can often be treated with simple medications or food adjustments.
Vaccinations
We offer annual core vaccinations for healthy pets. The young pet especially will need a series of vaccines that help the immune system develop a healthy protection against disease. With puppies, we worry about parvovirus. This virus is highly contagious and spreads through direct contact with an infected dog or by indirect contact with a contaminated object. Each pet may have different risk factors in their environment and vaccines can be adjusted accordingly.
The state of Texas has seen a rise in the number of cases of heartworm positive dogs. Because of this, we offer several different options to prevent this awful disease. Heartworm prevention is recommended for every pet, even if they are mostly kept indoors. You never know if an infected mosquito could make its way into your home. The disease is overwhelming and expensive to treat. We require checking a heartworm test annually to ensure the prevention is doing its job.
Heartworm Prevention and Testing
Flea Prevention
We offer several different flea preventions. Fleas can cause dermatitis, itchiness, irritation, tapeworms, and may other things that can be easily prevented.