From Puppies to Seniors: Dog Care at Vital Vet Animal Hospital
Vital Vet Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional care for your canine companions. Regular preventive care and wellness exams help ensure your dog enjoys a healthy and happy life. Our team is committed to supporting you and your pet at every stage of life, offering tailored care to meet their unique needs.
The Importance of Preventive Care
Regular check-ups aren't just a box to tick—they're a vital part of keeping your furry friend healthy and happy. Think of them as preventive maintenance for your dog By catching potential health issues early on, we can often manage or even prevent them entirely. This proactive approach not only means fewer worries for you but also a longer, healthier life for your canine companion.
During your dog's preventive care visit, we'll conduct a thorough examination, discuss vaccinations and parasite prevention, and offer tailored advice on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits that will keep your pup thriving. It's all about giving your dog the best chance to live a long and happy life by your side.
Wellness Exams: Nose-to-Tail Health
Our wellness exams thoroughly evaluate your dog's overall health, from nose to tail. They include checking all body systems, joints, and skin and conducting necessary blood work to detect any hidden health concerns.
Tailored Care for All Life Stages
Your dog's needs change as they grow, and we are here to support them through every stage of life. From playful puppies to energetic adults and mellow seniors, our tailored care ensures your pet receives the appropriate medical attention and preventive care at each stage of life.
Playful Puppies
Your puppy’s wellness needs are rapidly evolving. We’ll discuss their lifestyle and risk factors with you to create a customized wellness and preventive care plan. This plan includes:
- Multiple Vaccine Series (8 weeks to 6 months): DAPP (distemper/adenovirus/parainfluenza/parvo), bordetella (kennel cough), leptospirosis, rabies
- Periodic Diagnostic Testing: Diagnostic testing includes fecal parasite exams, heartworm tests, tick-borne disease testing
- Regular Parasite Control: Pyrantel (intestinal dewormer), heartworm preventives, flea and tick preventives
- Spaying or Neutering: Recommended between 5 and 18 months based on size, breed, and growth
- Home Care Recommendations: Guidance on starting flea, tick, and heartworm prevention at home
Our tailored approach ensures your puppy receives the best care at every stage of their early development.
Active Adults
Specialized care helps adult dogs maintain their health and vitality. Our veterinarians make recommendations based on your dog's lifestyle and risk factors.
General care includes:
- Annual Complete Nose-to-Tail Exam: Comprehensive check-up to ensure overall health
- Annual Oral Health Check-Up: Starting at age 1, monitoring the need for dental care
- Annual Diagnostics and Screening: Heartworm and tick-borne disease testing, blood work, fecal parasite examination
- Year-Round Preventives: Heartworm, flea, and tick prevention
- Core Vaccinations: rabies, DAPP (distemper/adenovirus/parainfluenza/parvo), leptospirosis, bordetella (kennel cough)
Our goal is to keep your adult dog healthy and active through proactive and preventive care.
Mellow Seniors
As your dog enters their golden years, our wellness recommendations help them remain healthy and active:
- Twice-Yearly Wellness and Preventive Exams: Includes joint health evaluations and discussions about any changes that should be made at home
- Annual Dental Care: Discussed during bi-annual exams to determine your dog’s need and treatment schedule
- Annual Diagnostics and Screening: Heartworm and tick-borne disease testing, full blood work, fecal parasite exams, urinalysis, and endocrine disease screening
- Year-Round Preventives: Heartworm, flea, and tick prevention
- Core Vaccinations: rabies, DAPP (distemper/adenovirus/parainfluenza/parvo), leptospirosis, bordetella (kennel cough)
Our team provides thorough care to help keep your senior dog happy and comfortable.
Contact us to schedule an appointment or learn more about our canine care services. We look forward to welcoming you to the Vital Vet family.