Annual Exams and Vaccinations

Oh the fun we have with kitten and puppy visits! But seriously – those first visits are so important!

We get to see you a few times when you’re bringing in the little ones. Just like human babies, puppies and kittens need to receive booster vaccinations in order to have maximum protection from common diseases. Booster vaccinations are basically a series of vaccines spaced about 3-4 weeks apart.

Important Reminders:

#1 – We need any previous medical records. This helps us determine what vaccines your pet does or does not have. They are critical. Set a reminder to bring them to your scheduled visit!

#2 – Until your puppy or kitten has all of its booster vaccinations, you should refrain from socializing with other animals in uncontrolled environments. An example would be to not take them in places like pet stores or to play at the dog park.

Remember that cats and dogs age a bit differently than we do as humans. Our DVM’s consider patients to be entering their senior years as early as 6 or 7 years old depending on the breed.

We recommend bi-annual wellness exams for seniors because as your pets get older, these more frequent visits can catch many life-affecting changes before they are major health concerns. After all, our veterinarians have the experience and keen eye for detail that could make all the difference in the length of your pet’s comfortable life.

p.s. That’s Frankie in the picture above. His frequent visits helped diagnose his diabetes. Now he has the benefit of frequent monitoring and awesome pet parents that keep a good eye on his numbers!