Health Care for Life : Adult Dog Health Care for Life
 
 
 
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