preventive healthcare
Preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of a long, healthy life for your pet. At Aspen Grove we tailor preventive healthcare plans to fit the lifestyle and risks of each patient. Breed disposition, and thorough discussion with owners, allows us to customize vaccine protocols, parasite prevention, and a nutritional plan.A well-rounded preventive healthcare plan should include:
- Annual Comprehensive Physical Exams
- Vaccinations
- Spay/Neuter
- Parasite Prevention
- Proper Nutrition & Weight Control
- Dental Health
- Diagnostic Screening
vaccines
Vaccines are important because they help prevent some of the most deadly diseases in our pets, such as canine distemper, canine parvo virus, feline luekemia, feline AIDS, and of course rabies.
Vaccinating our pets can also help to prevent disease in people. Zoonotic diseases (diseases shared between people and animals) are still very common in parts of the world. Vaccine availability and overall care of our pets has led to a huge decrease in the prevalence of these diseases. Some Zoonotic diseases include rabies, leptospirosis, anthrax and brucella.
Vaccinating our pets can also help to prevent disease in people. Zoonotic diseases (diseases shared between people and animals) are still very common in parts of the world. Vaccine availability and overall care of our pets has led to a huge decrease in the prevalence of these diseases. Some Zoonotic diseases include rabies, leptospirosis, anthrax and brucella.
when to vaccinate your pet
As a general rule, pet owners should begin vaccinating their pets at 6 to 8 weeks of age. They should be boostered once a month until they are 4 months of age.
spay/neuter
Aside from the social issue of pet overpopulation, spaying and/or neutering your pet is important for their overall health and well being. Spaying reduces the risk of certain cancers to nearly zero and completely eliminates the possibility of other diseases such as pyometra, a deadly uterine infection.when to spay/neuter
As a general rule, the time to spay or neuter your pet is approximately 5 to 6 months of age. It's important to try to spay females prior to their first heat cycle and neuter males before they start to exhibit unwanted testosterone-driven behaviors such as 'marking', aggression, and roaming.
parasite prevention
Internal and external parasites are a common cause of disease. They can be a burden to pet's system by sucking blood, invading vital organs, and transmitting many deadly diseases. A parasite prevention program may include products such as Frontline and Heartgard.
