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Healthcare for Life Protocol: Adult Canine
EXAMS:
· Complete Physical Exam every 6 months. Includes risk assessment, behavior counseling, nutritional analysis, and an oral health exam. Our pets age seven times faster than we do, so major health changes can occur in a short amount of time. Typically, our pets don't show signs of illness until they are severely debilitated. Twice-a-year wellness exams can help diagnose, treat or prevent problems before they become life-threatening.
VACCINATIONS:
- Canine Distemper, CanineInfectious Hepatitis, Parvo virus, and Parainfluenza at 1 year then every 3 years.
- Vaccination for Leptospirosis annually
- Vaccinations for Lyme disease annually if there is a risk of exposure.
- Rabies vaccine as required by state law, anytime at 1 year, then every 3 years
- Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccination every 6-12 months.
PARASITE CONTROL:
- Heartworm and Lyme Disease blood test annually
- Fecal floatation by ultracentrifugation every 6-12 months depending on risk.
- Heartworm preventative monthly
- Intestinal parasite control monthly
- Veterinary recommended flea and tick control monthly all year. (Frontline, Revolution, K9 Advantix or Advantage)
SURGERY:
Dental cleanings as recommended.
NUTRITION
A premium food formulated for your specific size/breed of adult dog. We recommend Eukanuba brand.
HUMAN ANIMAL BOND
Wellness screening; A series of tests to establish baseline values therefore allowing early detections of changes and possible disease.
- Hematocrit and total protein
- Mini Chemistry screen
- Mini Urinalysis (dipstick and Specific gravity)
- Other tests as determined by breed and risk
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