February 24, 2014
by
AFVCC

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Is your pet current on vaccines? 
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Dogs: Rabies, Distemper, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Hepatitis and if there is a concern, Bordetella and Lyme.
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Cats: Rabies, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici virus, Panleukopenia and where there is a concern, Feline Leukemia.
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Exotics: Rabies and other vaccines recommended by your veterinarian.
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Dogs: Intestinal and Heartworm prevention
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Cats: Intestinal and yes, Heartworm prevention
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Exotics: Absolutely, intestinal parasite prevention
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Spring is the time for love and that cute kitten or puppy you got around Christmas is ready for reproduction. Are you?
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Have you cleaned up the rodenticide that you put out last fall?
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You may have forgotten about any poisons you put out in the fall but rest assured your pet will find them.
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Accidental poisoning is a common and preventable year round problem
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Properly dispose of antifreeze when you drain your radiator.
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This deadly poison takes lives every spring.
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Once the snow melts check your yard for items that could be hazardous to your pet.
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Glass, nails and other items can become buried in the snow and forgotten. Be sure to do a sweep of your yard every spring.
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Mend your fences.
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Fences can be damaged over the winter and it may not be visible until the snow melts. Check gate latches as well.
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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.
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Start any exercise program slowly and watch your pet for signs of arthritis or injuries that may go unnoticed during the sedentary winter months.
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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.