Many pet guardians wonder how often or when it is appropriate to take their dog or cat to the veterinarian. The frequency of visits to the vet will vary depending upon the various age and life stages of the pet. Puppies and kittens For puppies or kittens, I will usually recommend veterinary exams and evaluations… [Read more]
A healthy start for your new pet
Around the holidays, many people make the decision to add a new canine or feline family member, either from a shelter or breeder. Health care decisions will be dependent upon the age of the newly adopted pet. Every new pet should have full veterinary exam and evaluation, including a stool check for intestinal parasites, as… [Read more]
How often should my pet see the veterinarian?
A question frequently asked by animal guardians is how often/when a pet should see the veterinarian. Most puppies and kittens are usually first examined somewhere between ages 6 and 8 weeks for a wellness exam and stool check for intestinal parasites. During this wellness exam pets are closely evaluated for genetic abnormalities including cleft palates,… [Read more]