Wellness Exams & Vaccines
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!
