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	Caring for the older pet __________________________________________
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Like humans, your pet's aging process is natural and predictable. As your pet ages, nutritional needs change and its diet should be adjusted accordingly. Age related changes such as vision and hearing loss usually cannot be prevented. However, many conditions related to age may be prevented or successfully treated if diagnosed early. That is why we feel a comprehensive program for your older pet's health care is so important. Regular and complete veterinary check- up, vaccinations, parasite control, dental care and client consultation are the best insurance for a longer and healthier life for your pet.
Heartworm Disease

In the spring, mosquitoes are considered a mere nuisance to humans. To dogs, they can represent disease and death. The following facts about heartworm disease can help you and your dog enjoy the pleasures of warm weather without the perils.
HEARTWORM Heartworm disease is a deadly canine disease that threaten< more than 50 million dogs in the U.S. SYMPTOMS Among the symptoms signaling the presence of heartworm disease are weakness, fatigue, chronic cough, loss of appetite and weight. Unfortunately, by the time your pet exhibits these symptoms, irreversible damage may have already occurred. PREVENTION Heartworm disease is preventable. Visits to the veterinary for early testing can protect your dog from the fatal effects of heartworm disease. If your dog's heartworm test is negative, we can prescribe medication given monthly to prevent the disease year-round. This medication will protect the dog even if it is bitten by a disease- carrying mosquito. Early detection is crucial in identifying and treating the heartworms. Failure to treat heartworm disease may result in heart failure and/or serious disease of the liver and kidneys.		DISEASE The disease is caused by a parasite known as Dirofilaria immitis, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. It kills dogs by causing damage to the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys. RISKS Any dog that spends time outside is at risk. Even indoor dogs can become infected on daily walks or while playing in the yard. Dogs who travel or vacation with their families are vulnerable, especially in those areas of the country where heartworm bearing mosquitoes are especially prevalent. TREATMENT Heartworms can be killed through a series of injections, or can be surgically removed. Once the adult heartworms are eliminated, another medication is administered to kill any microfilariae circulating in the bloodstream.

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Flea Control


One dose, once a month. It's that simple. Flea control is very important for the health and well being of your pet. Fleabites cause discomfort and irritation and are responsible for a skin condition known as 'flea allergy dermatitis'. Fleas can carry tapeworms, a harmful intestinal parasite. Fleas can quickly infest your home. Recent scientific discoveries have changed our entire approach to flea control. The new, more advanced approach is to attack fleas in their early stages of development. With such products available we can safely, effectively, literally stop fleas in their own tracks. Science has produced new products that attack fleas as soon as they get on your pet. This revolutionary chemistry causes the flea's nervous system to become impaired and the flea dies. Perhaps more importantly, pets do not have to be bitten for a flea to be killed. Our Doctors and Technicians will be happy to discuss these products with you to assure you which is the safest and most effective for your pet's situation. Some products also kill ticks and other parasites.
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