Puppies and kittens should begin vaccinations at 6-8 weeks of age. Annual boosters are needed to maintain health protection. Dogs should be vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parovirus, and rabies. Cats should be immunized for panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, pneumonitis, leukemia, and rabies. Rabbits should be immunized for rabies.
Annual visits focus on thorough physical examinations for early detection and treatment of problems.
Vaccinations, parasite detection, and dispensing of preventative medications are part of each annual visit. Geriatric exams are also scheduled as needed to focus on the problems of our aging pet companions. These exams many include special diagnostic procedures such as blood counts, blood chemistries, radiographs, and electrocardiograms. Medicine Medical problems are managed through regular examinations and diagnostic procedures. At our animal hospital we utilize a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories.