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Wellness Care for Your Pet

Wellness care is essential for your pet throughout its life, whether it's a puppy or an older animal. Kittens and puppies require regular checks to monitor growth and strengthen their immunity against common diseases.

Pet insurance plans offer pet wellness coverage as a supplement. However, pet wellness coverage is quite different from pet insurance in a variety of ways.

Vaccinations

Vaccines have been recognized as saving more lives than any other medical treatment. This is due to their ability to prevent diseases that would otherwise be life-threatening or cause significant and prolonged illness, suffering and even death. In most cases prevention is more cost-effective and efficient than treatment.

Immunizations can be a vital aspect of pet care and they can help prevent serious diseases in dogs and cats as well as humans. Vaccines contain microorganisms which have been killed or altered and are administered to the body in order to increase the immune response. Vaccines allow you to help the immune system identify and fight off disease-causing organisms without having to suffer the more serious effects that can result from infection or illness.

Puppy and kittens need the full range of vaccines in their early stages of development to strengthen their defense against infectious diseases. Our veterinarian will suggest the correct vaccinations for your pet depending on their age and lifestyle.

The primary vaccines are rabies distemper and parvovirus. They are considered essential for all dogs and cats since they guard against deadly infections that can be transmitted to people. The vaccines are administered in two injections during puppy or kittenhood and then boosters are given every year.

Non-core vaccinations may be recommended depending on the type of lifestyle and risk factors. For example, dogs that frequent groomers, boarding kennels training classes, or dog parks could require vaccination against bordetella (kennel cough), which is highly contagious, and leptospirosis, an zoonotic disease that could cause liver and kidney failure in humans as well as pets.

All pets are usually recommended to get the hepatitis A vaccine, as well as hepatitis B and C. These help to keep out a range of deadly diseases that could be passed from animals to humans and vice versa. A combination vaccine called a the DA2PP (or FVRCP) for cats or canines protects against the common infectious diseases which can be passed between these species. The lyme vaccine, recommended for dogs who live in areas where there are numerous deer, shields them from bites caused by the deer tick, also known as the illegitimately called deer tick, which can lead to a severe bacterial infection.

Fecal Exam

A fecal exam is also referred to as a fecal flotation is a microscopic inspection of your pet's stool. This allows your vet to detect intestinal parasites like whipworms, roundworms and giardia, which are not easily diagnosed and can affect the health of your pet. They can spread to family members and other pets.

A fecal sample may be collected in a variety of ways. Your vet could use a specially designed fecal sample loop that is inserted into the rectum, and then pulled back to get a sample. This method is particularly useful to identify worms and 836614 cysts. Your veterinarian can also conduct an immediate smear, which involves dispersing a small amount your pet's feces onto the microscope slide. This test comes with the disadvantage that it can only be accurate in the absence of celluloid or fat in the sample.

Another method is centrifugal float tests. The feces are mixed with a specially-formulated solution to check for eggs that are parasite-infested. This causes the eggs to appear to float and are visible under a microscope. The advantage of this method is that it's more sensitive than direct smears, however, the results are still dependent on the details of the procedure as well as characteristics of the specimen.

The best way to ensure that your pet is not infected with intestinal parasites that can affect his health or spread to other pets and family members is to have annual fecal examinations. These conditions can cause discomfort to your pet, and could even cause more serious illnesses that require treatment. Some intestinal parasites, such as hookworms and roundworms can even be transmitted to humans and pose a significant health risk.

It is important to include fecal tests in your pet's routine to ensure wellness care. All pets should have a test of their feces at least once per year. This is especially important for www.836614.xyz puppies and animals in a space that is conducive to parasites. Intestinal parasites can be a major cause of illness in pets, causing diarrhea and weight loss as well as vomiting. In addition to detecting parasites the fecal test can identify abnormalities in blood or other indicators which could be a sign of illness or an ongoing infection.

Dental Exam

Dental care for pets is a crucial aspect of wellness. Pet teeth can be damaged without proper oral hygiene and cause other health problems like bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease. These conditions begin when tartar forms on the teeth, affecting the surrounding tissues. The buildup can also travel through the bloodstream to other organs such as the heart, kidneys and liver. This can increase the risk of developing serious diseases and trigger inflammation. Dental cleanings and regular at-home brushing helps keep your pet's teeth clean.

During a dental examination the veterinarian will inspect the teeth of your pet for signs of tartar and plaque. The veterinarian will employ a scaling tool to remove the tartar, and then an instrument to look for pockets beneath the gumline, where periodontal issues begin. X-rays of the entire mouth are taken to look at the bone and roots of the teeth.

Dental exams are recommended at least once per year, but more frequent exams are advised for patients with elevated risks for dental disease or have entered their older years. In addition to a comprehensive physical examination, the vet will review your pet's diet, weight, and behavior with you. The vet can give you information on any changes you observe in your pet and may suggest additional tests or treatments if required.

Wellness plans are an excellent option to save money and fund preventive procedures, like dental cleanings and heartworm tests. These plans are similar to traditional pet insurance plans, however, they reimburse pre-determined medical expenses instead of paying for the entire visit. Our veterinarians will be pleased 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, update vaccinations, and suggest any other preventive measures your pet requires. We hope to see you soon!

Parasite Control

If they are of the external or internal type, parasites are living organisms that feed off your pet, robbing her of vital nutrients. They can also cause severe damage to her organs and systems, which can lead to a variety of unpleasant symptoms. In extreme cases, some of these parasites (such as heartworms) could even cause death. Many people believe that parasites will always be an aspect of owning a pet. But this isn't the case. Our veterinary team knows what parasites are prevalent in your region and can describe how they could affect your pet.

Responsible pet parasite management can help reduce the chance of spreading disease to humans and pets living in the home. This includes regularly administering preventative treatment for ticks and fleas year-round, using the tick collar as often as possible and grooming your pet often, particularly after being outside. Inspecting her coat for 836614 signs of a parasite infestation such as chewing, scratching, and licking will also help ensure she is free of these nuisance pests.

Internal parasites like roundworms and tapeworms are usually acquired accidentally through the ingesting of parasite eggs that have been discovered in areas that are contaminated by the faeces of animals that have been infected. These parasites can also be Zoonotic, meaning that they can be transferred from pets to humans (and vice versa).

Ectoparasites such as ticks and fleas are more likely to occur in urban areas with high population of pets, but they can be found in homes in all areas. They can cause severe allergic reactions and transmit vector-borne diseases like Lyme disease, Ehrlichia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Ticks can also be an issue in terms of causing painful itchy, and www.836614.xyz allergic reactions in pets as well as the possibility of transmitting vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and ehrlichia to humans.

All shelter pets must be treated with a basic internal and external parasite control protocol when they first come to the shelter. This should include prophylactic treatment with the minimum of an oral dewormer that is effective against hookworms and roundworms and a flea and tick preventative (Nemex and Strongid are most commonly used products).