What Veterinary Care Do I Need to Provide My Pet?
It is recommended that you and your pet have a good relationship with your local full-service veterinary clinic in order to ensure your pet a long, healthy, happy life. While vaccine clinics and low cost clinics can help pets receive care they would otherwise not receive, they are not always a suitable replacement for your full-service veterinarian. Below is a list of the annual recommendations for your pets that we recommend you receive, some of which are available only at the full-service clinic of your choice.
Minimum Care Recommendations for Cats
Veterinary Care for Kittens • Wellness examination between 6 and 8 weeks of age (or as soon as the kitten is acquired) • FVRCP vaccination starting between 6 and 8 weeks (or as soon as the kitten is acquired), then given every 3-4 weeks until 4 or 5 months of age • Rabies vaccination between 3-6 months at your vet's recomendation • Viral testing of FeLV and FIV prior to being introduced to other cats in the home
Veterinary Care for Adult Cats • Wellness examination every 6 months to 1 year • FVRCP vaccination yearly • Viral testing of FeLV and FIV prior to being introduced to other cats in the home
Veterinary Care for Senior Cats • Wellness examination every 6 months • Rabies vaccination yearly • FVRCP vaccination yearly • Senior blood panel yearly to evaluate internal health • Viral testing of FeLV and FIV prior to being introduced to other cats in the home
Minimum Care Recommendations for Dogs
Veterinary Care for Puppies • Wellness examination between 6 and 8 weeks of age (or as soon as the puppy is acquired) • DHPP vaccination starting between 6 and 8 weeks (or as soon as the puppy is acquired), then given every 3-4 weeks until 4 or 5 months of age • Rabies vaccination between 3-6 months at your vet's recomendation • Heartworm prevention given monthly starting at 8 weeks of age
Veterinary Care for Adult Dogs • Wellness examination every 6 months to 1 year • Rabies vaccination yearly • DHPP vaccination yearly • Heartworm prevention given monthly with heartworm tests provided yearly
Veterinary Care for Senior Dogs • Wellness examination every 6 months • Rabies vaccination yearly • FVRCP vaccination yearly • Senior blood panel yearly to evaluate internal health • Heartworm prevention given monthly with heartworm tests provided yearly