Annual Wellness Plan

A thorough physical examination by the veterinarian is done prior to administering any vaccinations to your pet. The doctor will examine your pet’s eyes, ears, mouth, teeth, skin, joints, lymph nodes, and listen to the heart and lungs. After the doctor completes the physical exam, he/she will discuss their findings and make any necessary recommendations.  We also offer semi-annual examinations enabling us to better monitor your pets well-being and allowing you make better decisions regarding your pet's health.

>>Annual feline vaccines include: Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper) is a serious infectious disease. It is relatively common in unvaccinated cats and is often fatal, especially for young kittens. The feline Panleukopenia virus, also known as FPV, is easily spread by contact with a diseased animal or its secretions. Rhinotracheitis is one of the most dangerous of all the Upper Respiratory Infections. 70% of cats infected with Rhinotracheitis will die. Kittens are at the highest risk of dying from Rhinotracheitis as well as older and unhealthy cats. This virus can also cause permanent neurological damage in kittens affecting their motor skills and balance and possibly also their sight. Feline Calicivirus, a common viral disease that affects cats, is characterized by upper respiratory symptoms, pneumonia, oral ulceration (sores in the mouth), and occasionally arthritis. It is a fairly mild flu-like condition and rarely causes serious complications. Feline Chlamydiosis (Feline Pneumonitis) is a relatively mild, chronic upper respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. The main symptom is conjunctivitis, an abnormal eye discharge due to inflammation of the conjunctiva, the membrane lining the inside of the eyelid. The infection can also cause nasal discharge, sneezing, and pneumonia. Left untreated, the infection tends to become chronic, lasting weeks or months. Feline Leukemia is a deadly disease caused by a virus that inhibits the immune system an results in various types of cancer and other chronic and debilitating diseases in cats. It’s transmitted through saliva, urine, and other body fluids. This disease and its complications are almost always fatal to cats but it has never been implicated as a human health hazard. Upon testing negative to the disease it is recommended that cats be vaccinated for it yearly. Rabies is a disease that is reappearing in suburban communities and can be borne by raccoons, skunks, foxes, dogs and cats. Rabies is always fatal! Florida State Law requires that cats and dogs must be vaccinated for this disease yearly.

>>Annual feline exams include: A fecal exam is also performed to test for any internal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. These parasites can be transmitted to humans. If any parasites are found, medication will be prescribed for the safety of your pet and your family. If your cat has never been vaccinated for Feline Leukemia or is overdue for his/her vaccines, it is necessary that we test for the disease prior to administering the vaccine. We test for Feline Leukemia and FIV (feline AIDS) in-house and the test takes only minutes.

>>Annual canine vaccines include: Canine Distemper is a contagious, incurable, often fatal, multisystemic viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems. Canine distemper occurs worldwide, and once was the leading cause of death in unvaccinated puppies. Vaccination programs have dramatically reduced its incidence. Infectious Canine Hepatitis is a highly contagious viral disease affecting the liver and other organs, and is caused by Canine Adenovirus type 1. It is spread only among domestic dogs and wild dogs such as wolves, coyotes, and foxes and is not related to human hepatitis. Symptoms range widely, from mild to severe, and include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, jaundice, light-colored stool, and stomach enlargement. Parainfluenza is caused by a virus that produces a mild respiratory tract infection. It is often associated with other respiratory tract viruses. In combination these viruses are usually transmitted by contact with the nasal secretions of infected dogs. The vaccine to protect against this disease may be combined with other vaccines to offer broader protection. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that impairs renal (kidney) function and may result in kidney failure. Clinical signs include vomiting, impaired vision, and convulsions. The disease is transmitted by contact with the urine of infected animals or by contact with objects that have been contaminated with the urine of infected animals. Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious and fatal disease caused by a virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract of puppies and dogs. Corona Virus is a viral intestinal infection of dogs. Though it is usually of short duration, it may cause considerable discomfort to the dog for a few days. Bordetella is one of the causes of the canine upper respiratory disease, tracheobronchitis or "kennel cough." It is a bacterial infection of the respiratory system of dogs characterized by severe coughing and gagging. It is a very contagious airborne disease. Most cases appear after contact with other dogs in kennels, grooming parlors and other places where dogs congregate. Rabies is a disease that is reappearing in suburban communities and can be borne by raccoons, skunks, foxes, dogs and cats. Rabies is always fatal! Florida State Law requires that cats and dogs must be vaccinated for this disease yearly.

>>Annual canine exams include: A fecal exam is also performed to test for any internal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. These parasites can be transmitted to humans. If any parasites are found, medication will be prescribed for the safety of your pet and your family. We also test for heartworm disease in-house and the test takes only minutes. The heartworm test is required once a year or anytime your pet has been off of prevention. Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes. Living in Florida means year round mosquito presence which also means your pet needs year round heartworm prevention to be protected from this deadly disease!