Paradise vet, veterinarian in Paradise, CA

Routine Preventative Care

Examinations
Younger pets should have a full physical exam annually. Older pets should come for an exam once every six months and sooner if a problem arises.

Vaccinations
Our vaccination protocol is customized to each pet's personal exposure and risk. We educate our clients about the various vaccinations available and then determine if the benefits of inoculation outweigh the risks. Available vaccines for dogs include: Rabies, Distemper combo (distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, hepatitis, and parainfluenza), Leptospirosis, Lyme, Bordetella (Kennel Cough vaccine), Giardia, Dental (Porphyromonos denticans) and Rattlesnake. Available vaccines for cats include Rabies, Distemper combo (Panleukopenia, Calici, and Rhinotracheitis), Leukemia and FIV.

Deworming and Fecal Checks
Parasitic zoonoses are diseases caused by parasites. While we normally associate parasites, such as roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms with cats and dogs, people can accidentally be infected with the same parasites. Regular deworming is the best way to prevent parasitic disease and the transmission of intestinal parasites from pets to people. It also prevents the shedding of parasite eggs, which contaminate yards or any place a pet defecates.

We recommend that every pet receive abroad spectrum deworming at least once annually. Puppies, kittens, and pets that test positive for internal parasites may require several treatments of deworming.

Routine Bloodwork
All kittens should be tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodefiency Virus (FIV). This test should be repeated annually for all cats that have previously tested positive, go outdoors, or have symptoms.

Lyme and other tick borne diseases are prevalent in Butte County. We also see a number of heartworm positive dogs. For this reason, all dogs should be tested annually for heartworms and tested for Lyme Disease if symptoms are present..

We also recommend comprehensive bloodwork annually for all pets.

Preventative Medications
We recommend that all dogs be on yearly prevention for heartworm, fleas, and ticks. We also recommend flea and tick prevention for cats. We sell a variety of preventatives and would be happy to help you determine which is best for your companion.