Posts from February, 2014

Is your pet current on vaccines? 

• Dogs: Rabies, Distemper, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Hepatitis and if there is a concern, Bordetella and Lyme.

• Cats: Rabies, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici virus, Panleukopenia and where there is a concern, Feline Leukemia.

• Exotics: Rabies and other vaccines recommended by your veterinarian.

Has your pet had their Heartworm or Feline leukemia Tests.

Are your pet’s current on their parasite testing and protection?

• Dogs: Intestinal and Heartworm prevention

• Cats: Intestinal and yes, Heartworm prevention

• Exotics: Absolutely, intestinal parasite prevention

Has your pet been spayed or neutered?

• Spring is the time for love and that cute kitten or puppy you got around Christmas is ready for reproduction.  Are you?

Have you cleaned up the rodenticide that you put out last fall? 

• You may have forgotten about any poisons you put out in the fall but rest assured your pet will find them. 

• Accidental poisoning is a common and preventable year round problem

Properly dispose of antifreeze when you drain your radiator.

• This deadly poison takes lives every spring.

Once the snow melts check your yard for items that could be hazardous to your pet.

• Glass, nails and other items can become buried in the snow and forgotten.  Be sure to do a sweep of your yard every spring.

Mend your fences.

• Fences can be damaged over the winter and it may not be visible until the snow melts.  Check gate latches as well.

Did your pet slow down over the winter?  Spring is a great time to work on getting winter weight off.  The great news is it works for both of you.

• Start any exercise program slowly and watch your pet for signs of arthritis or injuries that may go unnoticed during the sedentary winter months.

Don’t forget the leash!  Everybody has cabin fever by the end of winter.  Make sure your pet is safely under leash and not able to follow the urge to wander.