What vaccines do Opossum Pike Vet Clinic offer to protect my dog? Core Vaccines: Vaccines that all dogs need based on prevalence, severity of disease, and ease of transmission Distemper Combo Vaccine: The viruses that are prevented through this vaccination are Canine Distemper, Parvo virus, Parainfluenza, and Hepatitis. These viruses...
Read MoreWhen should my dog be tested? All dogs should be tested annually for heartworm infection. This can usually be done during a routine visit for preventative care. Following are guidelines on testing and timing: Puppies under < 7 months of age can be started on heartworm prevention without a heartworm...
Read MoreKeeping pets safe and healthy through the summer can sometimes be a challenge. Extreme heat, mosquitoes and bugs, thunder storms and lightning, fireworks, and just playing outside, can all present a risk to our pets. So for those of you sharing your summer fun with Spot or Fluffy, here...
Read MoreSpring Well, spring is here – flowers are blooming, the birds and the bees are…well they are doing their “thing”, and you and your pets are itching to break out of your winter shells to go romping and enjoy the beautiful weather in the months to come. But, as with...
Read MoreDr. Cynda Crawford, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, prepared this fact sheet to answer the 10 most popular questions from dog owners about canine influenza. 1. What is canine influenza? Canine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory...
Read MoreKeeping the Joy in the Holidays Few songs evoke the warm and welcoming feelings of the holidays better then Mel Torme’s “The Christmas Song.” This song also is an excellent tool for teaching pet owners about the unique hazards faced by pets during the holiday season whether we are celebrating...
Read MoreCats Are Not Small Dogs (nor do they want to be!) The Importance of a Yearly Physical Yes, all our doctors and technicians bear scars from a tangle with an unhappy feline – and some of us can name our scars based on whose claws caused them! Some of us...
Read MoreWith the weather FINALLY getting warmer, you and your dog are probably itching to get back out into the canine social scene, whether it is a walk in the park or a walk around the neighborhood. We love to see dogs and their people outside getting exercise. We also know...
Read MoreA Healthy Mouth at Any Age Pets are an important part of our lives. As such, dental care is important to extend your pet’s good health and quality years. Dental disease is the most common problem seen in our pet population today. More then 85% of all dogs and cats...
Read MoreAs many of you know by now, we changed our canine vaccine protocol about two years ago. Instead of giving our standard Distemper/Parvo vaccine (which covers 6 different diseases: K9 Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Para-Influenza, Parvo Virus and Corona Virus) every year, we are now only vaccinating for the Leptospirosis portion...
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