Dog and Cats Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention in Edgewater
Dogs and Cats Prevention & Protection
At Animal General, we focus our attention on preventive care to keep your cat or dog safe from common diseases and disorders.
When you combine regular pet vaccinations, parasite prevention and routine exams you are forming the foundation of your animal companion's routine healthcare.
Preventive care provides your pet with their best chance at living a long, happy and healthy life. Our Edgewater veterinary team works with you to develop a custom preventive care plan for your pet, made to fit their unique requirements.
Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
It's essential to keep your dog or cat's vaccinations current and up to date, because it's an important part of protecting your animal friend from a spectrum of contagious and usually serious, illness. Getting your furry companion spayed or neutered doesn't just prevent the birth of unwanted litters; these routine veterinary surgeries also help to protect your pet against several serious forms of cancer. They could even prevent undesirable behaviors including roaming, howling, scooting and animal aggression.
Cat Vaccinations
There are various shots kittens need In their first year of life to protect them from serious disorders and diseases. We have listed these kitten vaccinations below
- 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia (Optional)
- 16 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2 (Optional)
- Rabies
- 6 months
Spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from numerous health issues, falling under the umbrella of preventive health care.
- Spay (females) - Spaying your female cat keeps them from birthing unwanted litters of kittens and protects them from serious illnesses. It can also help prevent behaviors such as howling and scooting that accompany heat cycles.
- Neuter (males) - Getting your male cat neutered keeps them from fathering unwanted kittens, protects them against various illnesses, and could help prevent territory marking (spraying), cat aggression, howling and roaming.
- Microchipping - Microchips are a permanent form of identification that are approximately the size of a grain of rice. Our vets place one under your cat’s skin to help you have a better chance of finding them if they become lost.
Dog Vaccinations
Below, we have listed the shots your puppy requires In their first year of life. These puppy vaccinations protect your pup from a wide range of dangerous diseases.
- 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 12 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Influenza (Optional)
- Lyme (Optional)
- 16 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Influenza (Optional)
- Lyme (Optional)
- 6 months
Spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your dog from several health issues, falling under the umbrella of preventive health care.
- Spay (females) - Spaying your female dog keeps them from birthing unwanted litters of puppies and protects them from illnesses. It can also help prevent behaviors such as howling and scooting that accompany heat cycles.
- Neuter (males) - Getting your male dog neutered keeps them from fathering unwanted puppies, protects them against various illnesses, dog aggression, howling and roaming.
- Microchipping - Microchips are a permanent form of identification that are about the size of a grain of rice. Our vets place one under your dog’s skin to help you have a better chance of finding them if they become lost.
Parasite Prevention
Parasites are a serious threat to the health of both animals and people residing in the Edgewater area. If parasites aren't treated, they can threaten your pet's life, and can sometimes be transmitted to the other humans and cats or dogs living in the same household. The parasite prevention products we offer help keep your animal companion safe from the common parasites listed below:
Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that survive by feeding on the blood of birds and mammals. If they are left untreated, they can spread in your home quickly.
Ticks
Ticks are external parasites that consume the blood of mammals. They are responsible for spreading various conditions that are dangerous to pets and people.
Ear Mites
Ear mites are tiny and very contagious. They live in the ear canals of dogs, cats and other mammals. These parasites continuously reproduce in their lifespan.
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic roundworm spreads through mosquito bites and lives in the heart, lungs and blood vessels of the animals they infect.
Hookworm
Hookworms live in the digestive tract of cats and dogs, where they feed on the pet's blood. They can cause anemia and other serious conditions.
Roundworm
Roundworms live in the intestine and feed on partially digested intestinal contents, potentially robbing your pet of vital nutrients they need to stay healthy.
Tapeworm
These hook-like parasitic worms spread when infected fleas are ingested during grooming. Tapeworms live and grow in the intestines of your cat or dog.
Whipworm
Whipworms spread when your pet ingests soil that has been in contact with an infected dog's feces and are a serious health risk to dogs.