Adult Wellness Care

Individualized health plans may vary according to your pet's age, breed, lifestyle and potential risk of disease.  The most important aspect of any health plan is a comprehensive physical examination.  All dogs and cats regardless of age or lifestyle need an annual physical exam.  Many common diseases and disorders can be recognized by your veterinarian before your pet begins to develop symptoms at home.  Early disease detection and treatment means more successful outcomes and in many cases less expense to the owner.

Vaccinations:
The latest research and innovations in veterinary medicine allow us to better tailor vaccine protocols for each individual and avoid over vaccinating or giving vaccines more often than a pet needs them.  Some pets may be eligible to recieve certain vaccines on a three year basis while recieving others annually.  This helps minimize the risk of vaccine reaction and allows our veterinary team to focus on other aspects of your pet's health.  For more information on what we recommend choose  CANINE VACCINES  or FELINE VACCINES .

Intestinal Parasites:Routine stool checks are performed to diagnose intestinal parasite infections and to treat them accordingly. Many intestinal parasites may not only harm your dog or cat, but may also be spread to humans, especially children. By following through with this protocol we can protect you and your family from this exposure. 

Heartworm Prevention:
Heartworm disease is widespread in our area of Ohio. Therefore we require that all dogs receive a monthly heartworm preventative. There are many types of preventative available, both chewable and topical, if you have any questions concerning which product is best for your dog please don’t hesitate to ask. Additionally, many heartworm preventatives help prevent future intestinal parasite infections, thus ensuring your pet does not become re-infected after being treated for intestinal parasites by your veterinarian.  

Current research has revealed that heartworm disease is a problem in cats as well as dogs. Unfortunately no reliable tests have been developed to accurately diagnose cats with heartworm while they are still alive. Additionally no safe treatments are available for cats that become infected with this deadly parasite. For these reasons we strongly encourage all cat owners especially owners whose cats venture outdoors, to keep their cat on a monthly heartworm preventative. Some heartworm preventatives also protect cats from flea, tick, and earmite infestation. If you have questions regarding which product is best for your cat please do not hesitate to ask.

As always feel free to ask any of our doctors or staff if you have questions about your pet's continued health care.