Routine Preventative Care
Routine Preventative Care
Examinations
Younger pets should have a full physical exam with their veterinarian annually. Older pets should have an exam once every six months and sooner if a problem arises. In addition, pets may benefit from 5x/year holistic house-call visits with us to adjust and optimize for the 5 seasons of the Chinese calendar.
Vaccinations
Vaccination decisions should always be customized to each pet’s personal exposure and risk, and are a regulated veterinary medical decision — please coordinate with your veterinarian. We are happy to help you think through the various vaccinations available so you can discuss benefits and risks with your veterinarian. Routine vaccines for dogs include: Rabies, Distemper combo (distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, hepatitis, and parainfluenza), Leptospirosis, Lyme, Influenza and Bordetella (Kennel Cough vaccine). Routine vaccines for cats include Rabies, Distemper combo (Panleukopenia, Calici, and Rhinotracheitis), and Leukemia.
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Deworming and Fecal Checks
Parasitic zoonoses are diseases caused by parasites. While we normally associate parasites, such as roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms with cats and dogs, people can accidentally be infected with the same parasites. Regular deworming (prescribed by your veterinarian) is the best way to prevent parasitic disease and the transmission of intestinal parasites from pets to people. It also prevents the shedding of parasite eggs, which contaminate yards or any place a pet defecates.
Most pets benefit from two rounds of broad-spectrum deworming at least once annually, set about three weeks apart — ask your veterinarian for their specific recommendation. Puppies, kittens, and pets that test positive for internal parasites may require several rounds of deworming.
Routine Bloodwork
All kittens should be tested by a veterinarian for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). This test should be repeated annually for all cats that have previously tested positive, go outdoors, or have symptoms.
Did you know?
Florida and Texas have more heartworms than any other states in the United States? Dogs must be tested yearly to ensure the preventatives are working. Cats need no test unless they are ill because one worm can cause feline asthma and emphysema without even showing on a test. All cats in Florida, whether indoor or out, must take monthly heartworm preventative.
Comprehensive bloodwork is generally recommended annually for all pets over the age of seven — ask your veterinarian. One major national lab reports that 1 out of 3 cats and dogs 7 or older has abnormalities on the blood work without showing any signs of illness.
Preventative Medications
Most dogs and cats benefit from year-round prevention for heartworm, fleas, and often ticks — these are prescription/veterinary products, so please coordinate with your veterinarian on the right regimen for your pet.
Jesse Cohen, CCRVA, CTCVMFT — Founder, Ancient Law Pet Wellness
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