Wellness Care

Regular physical examinations are critical for early detection and correction of medical problems as well as behavior changes. Puppies and kittens should be examined several times during the first six months of life when rapid physical changes are occurring.

Adult dogs and cats should be examined annually, with testing for parasites.

Senior pets over 7 years of age should be examined at least every 6 months, with more frequent evaluations for pets with medical conditions or chronic medications. Complete blood profiling for early detection of conditions such as diabetes, liver or kidney disease is done annually or more frequently if abnormalities are present.

Vaccinations

We provide all necessary vaccinations for your pets. Pets are vaccinated according to the guidelines of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Our Kitten Program and Puppy Program offer a thorough wellness schedule for your new pet.

Canine

Core Vaccines:

DAPP: Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus
Rabies

Non-core vaccinations: these vaccines are recommended based on individual exposure.

Bordetella
Leptospirosis
Lyme Disease

Recommended wellness testing:

Fecal testing for intestinal parasites
Heartworm testing: our IDEXX test also screens for the three most common tick-borne diseases
Complete blood count and chemistry screening: prior to anesthesia, and as diagnostic testing for illness.

Recommended routine preventive medication:

Heartworm preventative should be given year-round in our area
Flea control should be continued year-round
Tick control based on exposure

Feline

Core Vaccines:

FVRCP (Feline distemper)
Rabies

Non-core vaccinations:

Feline Leukemia

Recommended wellness testing:

Fecal testing for intestinal parasites
Feline Leukemia/ FIV testing prior to vaccination and after exposure. Our IDEXX test also tests for heartworm

Recommended routine preventive medication:

Flea control should be continued year-round
Heartworm prevention year round for cats exposed to mosquitoes

Pet Spays & Neuters

All pet spays and neuters are performed in our fully equipped surgical suite. Whether it is a dog spay or cat neuter, we take great care in following all recommended procedures for a safe and sterile surgery.

All pets have complete blood count and chemistry screening prior to surgery.
Modern anesthetic techniques and sophisticated electronic monitoring equipment are used to make your pet’s surgery the safest possible.
Comprehensive pain management is utilized to keep your pet comfortable during the post-operative period.

Microchipping for Permanent Identification

Permanent identification by a simple process known as microchipping can be done during an outpatient visit or when your pet is in the hospital for surgery.

The HomeAgain microchip is a universal microchip which also provides:

one year free registration for a lost pet recovery network
rapid lost pet alerts
personalized lost pet poster
24/7 pet loss specialists and emergency medical hotline

HomeAgain also includes travel assistance for found pets, and lost pet medical insurance.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Our diagnostic services include thorough physical examination, laboratory testing, and imaging such as radiography and ultrasound. With our modern equipment and trained staff, we can obtain important information quickly to provide the optimum treatment plan for your pet. The Cordova staff is also trained to provide comprehensive nursing care, utilize IV fluid pumps, bandaging, and administer and monitor medications, all in a comfortable environment.

Senior Wellness Care

Senior pets are cats and dogs who are seven or more years old.

Aging in pets occurs at a more rapid pace than in humans, and brings with it some common conditions. Arthritis, dental disease, kidney, liver and heart disease as well as changes in senses like hearing and sight can be diagnosed earlier and treated more successfully when senior pets are evaluated every 6 months.

Comprehensive physical examinations, complete blood counts, blood chemistry analysis, urine analysis and imaging such as radiographs or ultrasound are utilized to thoroughly evaluate senior pets and manage medical conditions.

AAHA Senior Care Guidelines

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