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Wellness Care for Your Pet

If you're a puppy, or a senior, wellness care is vital throughout the lifespan of your pet. Puppies and kittens require routine examinations to check their growth and build immunity.

Pet insurance plans provide wellness insurance as a supplement. However, pet wellness coverage differs from pet insurance in many ways.

Vaccinations

Vaccines have been credited with saving lives more than other medical treatment. They protect against diseases that could be fatal or cause severe and prolonged suffering, pain, or Www.836614.Xyz (Www.836614.Xyz) death. In most cases prevention is more cost-effective as well as effective than treatment.

Immunizations are an essential aspect of pet care and can prevent serious illnesses in dogs and cats as well as humans. Vaccines are the preparations of dead or altered microorganisms that are given to the body to trigger the immune system to respond to invaders. Vaccines can make the immune system recognize and fight disease-causing organisms without having to suffer the more severe effects that can result from an illness or infection.

Puppies and kittens must receive the full range of vaccines during their initial stages of development to establish a strong defense against infectious diseases. Our veterinarian will advise the right vaccinations for your pets according to their age and the lifestyle they lead.

Rabies, distemper, and parvovirus are considered core vaccines. These are essential for all cats and dogs to protect against the ravages of infections that could be easily transferred to humans. The core vaccines are administered in two doses at the age of a kitten or puppy and boosters are given every year.

Non-core vaccines are recommended based on lifestyle and risk factors. For instance, dogs that go to groomers, boarding kennels, training classes, and dog parks may require vaccination against bordetella (kennel cough) which is extremely infectious, as well as leptospirosis, a zoonotic illness that can cause liver and kidney failure in humans as well as pets.

All pets are usually recommended to receive the hepatitis A vaccine, as well as the hepatitis B and C. They can help keep out a range of deadly diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans and vice versa. A combination vaccine called a DAP (or FVRCP) for cats or dogs protects against common infectious diseases which can be passed between these species. The lyme vaccine, which is recommended for dogs who live in areas where there are many deer, guards them from bites from the deer tick, also referred to as the illegitimately called deer tick, which can cause a serious bacterial infection.

Fecal Exam

A fecal examination, also known as a fecal floating, is a microscopic look at your pet's stool. This gives your veterinarian the chance to find intestinal parasites such as hookworms, roundworms, whipworms and giardia which are not easily diagnosed and could affect the health of your pet. They could also be transmitted to your pet's family members.

A fecal sample may be collected in a variety of ways. Your vet may use an specialized fecal loop which is inserted into the rectum and pulled back for a sample. This method is especially useful to identify worms and cysts. Your veterinarian can also perform an immediate smear, which involves dispersing a small amount your pet's feces onto the microscope slide. The drawback of this kind of test is that it's only valid in the event that the feces sample is not mixed with fat or cellular material.

A centrifugal flotation test can be another method. The feces are mixed with a specific solution to check for eggs that are parasite-infested. The eggs will appear to float and are visible under microscope. The benefit of this method is that it is more sensitive than direct smears, however, the results will depend on the procedural details and specimen attributes.

Annual fecal exams are the best way to make sure your pet does not have an intestinal parasite infection that can affect their health and can be transmitted to other animals or family members. These infections can be uncomfortable for your pet and can cause more serious health issues that require treatment. Some intestinal parasites, such as roundworms and hookworms can be transmitted to humans and pose a serious health risk.

It is important to incorporate fecal testing into your pet's routine to ensure wellness care. All pets should have a Fecal test at least once a year. This is especially important for animals that are puppies or living in a space which is conducive to parasites. Intestinal parasites can be a major source of illness in pets. They can cause diarrhea, weight loss and vomiting in a variety of animals. In addition to detecting parasites the fecal test can identify abnormalities in blood or other indicators that could be signs of disease or 836614.Xyz an ongoing infection.

Dental Exam

Pet dental care is an important part of wellness. Pet teeth can become damaged without proper oral hygiene and can cause health issues like bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease. The conditions start when tartar builds up on the teeth, which affects the surrounding tissues. The buildup may also travel through the bloodstream to other organs such as kidneys, the heart and liver. This can cause inflammation and increase the risk of developing serious illnesses. Regular dental cleanings and at-home brushing helps keep your pet's teeth in good condition.

During the dental exam, your veterinarian will examine the mouth of your pet for evidence of tartar and plaque. The vet will use an instrument for scaling to eliminate the tartar and the probe will be used to examine for pockets under the gum line where periodontal problems begin. To look at the roots and bones of the teeth, X-rays are taken of the entire mouth.

Dental exams are recommended at least once a year, but more frequent examinations are recommended for patients with elevated risks for dental disease or have entered their old age. In addition to a thorough physical evaluation, the vet will review your pet's diet, weight, and behavior with you. If you notice any changes in your pet, your vet will be able to provide you with information on the reason and suggest further tests or treatments, if required.

Wellness plans are a great way to save money and cover preventive procedures, like dental cleanings and heartworm tests. These plans are similar to traditional pet insurance, but they pay for medical expenses that are pre-determined instead of covering a whole visit. Our veterinarians are more than happy to review the different plans with you.

To schedule an appointment for your pet, contact our Spring Hill vets today! We will conduct a health exam, recommend vaccinations, and other preventive measures for your pet. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Parasite Control

Whether of the external or internal type, parasites are living organisms that feed off your pet, depriving it of vital nutrients. They can also cause severe damage to her organs and systems, leading to a variety of unpleasant symptoms. In extreme instances (such as heartworms) some of these parasites can be fatal. Many people believe that parasites are a part of pet ownership. But, this is not true. Our veterinary team is well versed in the types of parasites to look for in your local area and can help know how these bugs affect your pet and what can be done to prevent them from happening.

Responsible pet parasite control can greatly reduce the chance of transmission of disease to other pets in the household and also to humans. This means administering preventative flea and tick treatment throughout the year, wearing collars to keep ticks away and grooming your dog regularly, especially after she's been outside. Inspecting her coat for signs of a parasite infestation like scratching, chewing and licking, will aid in ensuring she is free from these nuisance pests.

Internal parasites, such as roundworms, whipworms, 836614 and tapeworms, typically get acquired through the accidental ingestion of micro-sized parasite eggs from areas that have been infected with the faeces of infected animals. These parasites can also be zoonotic, which means they can be transferred from pets to people (and reversed).

Ectoparasites, such as fleas and ticks are more likely to occur in urban areas with large population of pets, but they can infest homes of all kinds. Fleas are known to cause severe allergic reactions and transmit vector-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease, Ehrlichia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Ticks can also pose an issue in the sense of causing painful, itchy and allergic reactions in pets and possibly transmitting vector-borne diseases such as Lyme disease and ehrlichia to humans.

All pets in shelters should be treated with a basic internal-external parasite control protocol when they are first brought to the shelter. This should include a prophylactic treatment that includes an oral dewormer that is effective against hookworms and roundworms and fleas and ticks (Nemex or Strongid is the most commonly used product).