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Feline General
Information
Q. How often
does a cat go into heat?
A. It starts
at age six to eight months and continues off and
on until conception during mating
season.
Q. What is the gestation
period for a cat?
A. 61 to 63
days.
Q. Is it safe to spay a cat
while in heat?
A. Yes, however there
may be excessive bleeding and extended surgery
time.
Q. When should I start my
kitten vaccination?
A. At
seven to eight weeks of age.
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|Dental Information
Q. What
are the signs of dental problems?
A.
One of the signs is bad breath; also they
may stop eating or have visible tarter build up on
the teeth.
Q. What can I do if I
notice a dental problem?
A. Make an
appointment with your veterinarian. We
have the dental equipment necessary to clean or
remove involved teeth.
Q. How often
should I get my pets teeth cleaned?
A.
They need to be checked annually and cleaned if
needed.
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|Bathing &
Grooming Information
Q.
How often should I bath my pet?
A. It
is safe to use a mild shampoo once a
week.
Q. Should I shave my pet in
the summer?
A. It is necessary only if
the hair is thickly matted.
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|Laboratory
Information
Q. Why would it
be necessary to have lab work done on my
pet?
A. Because by testing the blood,
feces and urine we can detect serious
illnesses.
Q. What are some of the
things that can be detected by testing the
blood?
A. We can see if your pet has
kidney failure, diabetes, thyroid problems, liver
disorders, blood cell count and much
more.
Q. How do I know if my pet
has worms?
A. He/she may have a loss
of appetite and weight, visible signs in the stool
or noticeable changes in the color and consistency
of the stool.
Q. How often should I
get my pet checked for worms?
A. Every
six months by laboratory fecal
examination.
Q. How do dogs get
heartworms?
A. Heartworm is caused by
the bite of an infected mosquito which can be
detected through a blood test.
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|Products Information
Q. How
can I keep my dog from getting
heartworms?
A. We carry heartworm
preventives such as Heartguard, Revolution,
& Proheart.
Q. What do you have
for fleas and ticks?
A. We carry
Advantix, Advantage, and Frontline
applicators. We also have shampoos,
sprays, and premise
sprays.
Q. I think my dog has
arthritis, what do you have for
that?
A. We carry Rimadyl, a
non-sterodial anti-inflammatory, which helps most
patients.
Q. What shampoo should I
use?
A. We carry Vet Solutions,
Mico Pearls, DVM Shampoos and more. Call or come
into the office for a
recommendation.
Q. What should I do
to improve the condition of my pet’s coat?
A. We carry a variety of
dietary supplements including 3V Caps, Derma Caps,
Pet Tabs Vitamins, Missing Link and
more.
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