General Pet Care

Your pet ages at a greater rate and health can change very quickly.  To ensure your pet’s health we require an exam each time they come in for vaccinations.  We do this to ensure they are healthy enough to receive the vaccination they are schedules for.

Puppy Schedule

7-8 weeks DHLPP-C #1
Deworm
10-11 weeks DHLPP-C #2
Bordetella #1
Fecal test, possible deworm
13-14 weeks DHLPP-C #3
Boredetella #2
16-17 weeks Rabies 1year
5-6 months Spay or Neuter
Microchip
Heartworm Test and start prevention

Adult Dog Vaccination Requirements

DHLPP-C Yearly, every 12 months
Bordetella Twice yearly, every 6 months
Rabies First vaccination is 1year
After first it is every 3 years

Kitten Schedule for strictly indoor kittens

7-8 weeks FVRCP #1
Deworm
10-11 weeks FVRCP #2
Fecal test, possible deworm
13-14 weeks FVRCP #3
16-17 weeks Rabies 1 year
19-20 weeks FeLV/FIV blood test
FeLV #1
22-23 weeks FeLV #2
5-6 months Spay or Neuter
Microchip

Kitten Schedule for indoor/outdoor kittens

7-8 weeks FVRCP #1
Deworm
10-11 weeks FeLV/FIV blood test
FeLV #1
Fecal test, possible deworm
13-14 weeks FVRCP #2
16-17 weeks FeLV #2
19-20 weeks FVRCP #3
Rabies 1year
5-6 months Spay or Neuter
Microchip

Adult Cat Vaccination Requirements

FVRCP Yearly, every 12 months
Rabies First vaccination is 1year
After first it is every 3 years
FeLV Yearly, every 12 months

Home Maintenance

It is important to maintain some general grooming at home, such as trimming your pets nails, brushing their hair, and bathing. Some breeds require more maintenance. Pugs, bulldogs, or other flat faced breeds require the facial folds to be cleaned regularly and depending on the pet some require it daily. The flat faced kitties also require this maintenance as well. Long hair pets require brushing daily or matting will be a concern.

Grooming on some pets involve getting the pets hair cut on a regular basis. These are time commitments and financial commitments. These are very important factors to consider before adopting a pet. Before you adopt a pet you should research the breed to make sure you are a good fit with the needs of the breed.