The following outline describes our current recommendations to care for your pet’s needs.  Our goal is to insure that your pet has the best quality of life for as long as possible.

Puppies and Kittens (Birth until 12 months of Age)

       Physical Examination

       Beginning at 6-8 weeks: vaccinate and de-worm every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.

       Spay or neuter at 6 months

       Place microchip

       Begin monthly internal and external parasite prevention – Sentinel for dogs and Revolution for cats.  Also Frontline as needed for additional flea and tick control.

Young Adults

       Annual Physical Exam

       Vaccinations as needed.  Need is based on your individual pet and their lifestyle.

       Annual Laboratory Testing:  Blood testing, urinalysis, and fecal examination.

       Dental cleaning as needed.  The goal is minimal tartar accumulation and zero gingivitis.

       Breed specific monitoring, e.g. glaucoma screening, dysplasia screening, heart disease, etc.  See web site links

Pets over 7 years – or - at any age with known health problems – to the above add.

       Twice a Year Physical Examination

       X-Ray imaging – Lung films, Dental X-rays.

       Abdominal Ultrasound

       Blood pressure monitoring

       Measurement of Tear production

Pets over 12 years of age

               A personalized plan based upon your pet’s needs.