That's because rabies is an extremely dangerous disease that is transmittable to humans. It is most often transmitted at boarding facilities, grooming shops, and parks, but your dog can also contract it in his own yard. This is an extremely painful, debilitating bacterial disease that is transmitted by ticks. It was first discovered in 1975, and has since been reported in at least 47 states, including Kansas. Symptoms usually include severe pain, lameness, fever, depression, loss of appetite, and arthritis.
Infected mosquitoes transmit parasitic larvae when they bite a dog.
Testing for heartworms consists of drawing a blood sample. If your dog tests negative, we will prescribe a preventative medication to be given to your dog year-round to protect against heartworm infection. If you prefer to keep your dog on its current vaccination schedule, you will know that future vaccines later in the year will be pre-paid. Discounts on other products throughout the year.