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ADULT DOG PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE RECOMMENDATIONS

These suggestions will enable you to provide the best health care allowing your dog to live as long a possible

1. ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. A year between physical examinations for your dog is like seven years between annual examinations for us.

2. Annual Vaccinations against:
(a) Canine Distemper
(b) Canine Hepatitis
(c) Leptospirosis
(d) Parainfluenza
(e) Parvo Virus
(f) Corona Virus
(g) Bordetella bronchiseptica
(h) Rabies
(i) Lyme

Some of these vaccinations are combined for fewer injections.

3. Annual Heartworm Test & Year-Round Heartworm Preventive given once each month.

4. Annual Internal Parasite Examination & Deworming as indicated.

5. Daily Exercise.

6. Constant Supply of Fresh, Clean Water.

7. Feed the Highest Quality Food You Can Afford. Premium pet foods are much more digestible and result in a healthier pet with less stool volume. Do NOT feed table scraps and snacks.

8. Grooming and Nail Trimming as Needed.

9. While you pet your dog daily, observe closely for any abnormalities, lumps, rashes, tumors, fleas, etc.

10. Establish a relationship with a veterinary clinic who keeps complete records, answers your questions, and provides 24 hour emergency service. It helps if your pet's medical records are available in an emergency situation.

11. Keep your pet under control; don't let it run loose.

12. Purchase an I.D. Tag to place on your pet's collar. We have forms available to order the tags. Several of our patients who became lost have been located through these tags.

13. Consider the advantages of having your pet neutered or spayed at an early age:

Female Dogs:
(a) Prevent Heat Cycles attracting male dogs.
(b) Prevent later uterine infections.
(c) Prevent later uterine and breast cancer.
(d) Prevent unwanted puppies.

Male Dogs:
(a) When done at an early age, prevents unwanted behaviors such as territorial marking with urine, roaming, fighting, and aggressive behavior.
(b) Medically indicated for the prevention of prostate cancer, testicular tumors, rectal tumors, etc.

14. Use CET CHEW-EEZtm or PRESCRIPTION DIET T/Dtm daily to aid in the prevention of dental disease. Examine the teeth regularly for possible need for dental scaling & polishing.

15. Prevent Obesity. Extra pounds burden the heart, kidneys, joints and muscles decreasing life expectancy 30-50%.

16. FLEA & TICK CONTROL

a) Advantage monthly topical
b) Frontline Topspot monthly
c) Revolution monthly

17. Don't hesitate to ask our advice for any problem. We are here to help you assist your pet in living a long, healthy life at the lowest cost to you. Preventative health care is much more than just vaccinations!