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Wellness Care for Your Pet

No matter if you're a puppy or a senior, wellness care is vital throughout the life of your pet. Puppy and kittens require regular checks to monitor their growth and develop immunity.

Pet insurance plans often offer pet wellness coverage as an added benefit. However, the coverage for pet wellness differs from pet insurance in several ways.

Vaccinations

Vaccines have been credited with saving lives more than other medical treatment. They prevent diseases that could otherwise be fatal or cause severe and prolonged suffering, pain, or death. In most instances, prevention is more effective and less expensive than treatment.

Immunizations are an important aspect of pet wellness and can help prevent serious illnesses that affect dogs and cats, as well as people. Vaccines are the preparations of dead or altered microorganisms that are introduced into the body to stimulate the immune system to respond to invaders. Vaccines allow you to train the immune system to identify and fight off pathogens that cause disease without suffering the more serious effects associated with illnesses or infections.

Puppy and kittens need an entire regimen of vaccinations in their early stages of development to build up a strong defense against infectious diseases. Our veterinarian will suggest the correct vaccinations for your pet depending on their age and the lifestyle they lead.

Rabies, distemper and parvovirus are considered core vaccines. These are considered essential for all dogs and cats since they guard against dangerous diseases that can easily be transmitted to humans. The primary vaccines are administered in two doses at the age of a kitten or puppy and boosters are given every year.

Non-core vaccines may be advised based on lifestyle and risk factors. Dogs who go to grooming and boarding kennels, dog parks, and training classes for instance, might require vaccination.

All pets are usually recommended to get the Hepatitis A vaccine and Hepatitis B and C. They can help prevent a number of deadly diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people and vice to. A combination vaccine called a DA2PP (or FVRCP) for cats or dogs guards against common diseases that can be passed between the two species. The lyme disease vaccine, which is recommended for dogs that are in areas where deer are frequently encountered, guards against bites of the untruly named deer tick that can cause the severe bacteria-related infection that is known as Lyme disease.

Fecal Exam

A fecal examination, also called a fecal floatation, is a microscopic examination of your pet's stool. This gives your veterinarian the opportunity to find intestinal parasites such as whipworms, roundworms and hookworms and giardia which are difficult to identify and can affect your pet's health. They could also be transmitted to your pet's family members.

There are a variety of ways to obtain a fecal specimen. Your vet may use a specialized fecal loop that is inserted into the rectum and pulled back for a sample. This method is especially useful to identify worms and cysts. Your veterinarian can perform the test directly by putting the small amount of feces onto a microscope glass. This test comes with the disadvantage that it can only be accurate if there is no celluloid or fat in the sample.

A centrifugal flotation test can be another method. The feces samples are mixed with a special solution to test for eggs that are parasite-infested. The eggs then appear to float and are visible under a microscope. This method is more sensitive than direct smears however, the results are dependent on the specifics of the procedure and the specifics of the specimen.

The best way to ensure that your pet isn't suffering from intestinal parasites that could affect his health or spread to other pets and family members is to conduct annual fecal examinations. These infections can be uncomfortable for Www.836614.Xyz your pet and can lead to more serious conditions that require treatment. Some intestinal parasites, such as roundworms and hookworms can be transmitted to humans and pose a significant health risk.

It is important to include fecal testing in your pet's routine for health care. Every pet should undergo fecal testing at least once per year. This is especially important for animals that are puppies or living in an environment that is prone to parasites. Intestinal parasites can be an important cause of illness in pets. They can cause diarrhea, weight loss and vomiting in many animals. In addition to detecting parasites, the fecal test can also identify blood or other abnormalities which could be a sign of disease or an ongoing infection.

Dental Exam

Dental care for pets is an important part of overall health. Without proper dental care, pet teeth can become infected and lead to other health problems like bad breath, 836614 tooth decay and gum disease. These conditions start when tartar forms on the teeth and causes damage to the surrounding tissues. The buildup could also enter the bloodstream and then travel to other organs such as kidneys, the heart, and liver. This could increase the risk of serious disease and lead to inflammation. Regular dental cleanings and at-home brushing help keep your pet's teeth in good condition.

During a dental examination our veterinarian will look over your pet's teeth to look for evidence of plaque and tartar. They will use a scaler to remove the tartar build-up and a periodontal probe to examine the gum pockets line where periodontal disease begins. X-rays of the entire mouth are taken to check the roots and bones of the teeth.

Dental exams should be scheduled at least every year, but regular exams are recommended for patients with elevated risks for dental disease or are in their senior years. In addition to a comprehensive physical examination, the vet will also discuss your pet's diet, weight and behavior with you. The vet can provide you with information on any changes you might observe in your pet and may recommend additional tests or treatments if needed.

Wellness plans are excellent ways to pay for preventive treatments and also save money on routine expenses such as dental cleanings, wellness exams and heartworm testing. These plans are similar in nature to traditional pet insurance, however, they reimburse pre-determined medical expenses instead of covering the entire visit. Our veterinarians are more than happy to discuss the different plans and options with you.

To schedule an appointment with your pet, call our Spring Hill vets today! We can perform an examination for wellness, update vaccinations, and recommend any other preventive measures your pet needs. We hope to see you soon!

Parasite Control

Parasites, whether they are internal or external, are organisms which feed on your pet, and deprive her of essential nutrients. They can also harm the major organs and body systems, causing various uncomfortable symptoms. In extreme instances (such as heartworms), some of these parasites can cause death. Many people believe that parasites will always be a part of pet ownership. However, this is not true. Our vet team is knowledgeable about the different types of parasites you should look for in your local area and can help understand how these bugs can affect your pet and what you can do to combat them.

A well-managed control of pet parasites can significantly reduce the risk of transmitting disease to other pets in the home as well as human. This means that you regularly administer preventative treatment for ticks and fleas all year round, wearing a tick collar whenever possible and grooming your pet often, particularly after she has been outside. Inspecting for signs of parasites, such as chewing and scratching, or licking, will help to ensure that your pet is free from these parasites.

Internal parasites, like roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms, typically get acquired by accidentally ingesting micro-sized parasite eggs from areas that have been contaminated by the faeces from infected animals. These parasites are also zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted from pets to people (and vice versa).

Ectoparasites, such as ticks and fleas are most likely to be found in urban areas with high population of pets, but they can infest homes in all locations. Fleas are known to cause severe allergic reactions and can transmit vector-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease, Ehrlichia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Ticks are also a concern. They can trigger allergic reactions, cause itching, cause pain in pets, and transmit vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease to humans.

At minimum, all shelter pets should receive a basic internal and external parasite control regimen at the time of intake. This should include a preventative treatment that includes an oral dewormer that is effective against hookworms and roundworms and ticks and fleas (Nemex or Strongid is the most frequently used product).