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The ABC’s of Pet Care
What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Their Pet
Objectives
To instruct pet owners about some important things in caring for:
To answer some of the questions frequently asked veterinarians by pet owners
Dogs
Cats
Vaccination Time!
The vaccinations your dog needs to keep him happy and healthy:
–Bordatella*
–Rabies–DHPPC - canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus, parainfluenza, canine parvovirus, and corona virus
Can also be given to protect against leptospirosis
More Vaccinations!
The vaccinations recommended for your cat: - Rabies
- FVRCP – feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici virus, panleukopenia
- Feline Leukemia *- FIV – feline immunodeficiency virus*
Keep in Mind
Although due to cost, some pet owners chose only to vaccinate their pet against rabies, remember that if your pet contracts one of these easily preventable illnesses, cost of treatment will far exceed the cost of the
vaccination.
Fleas
What are fleas?
How do I treat for fleas?
How do fleas affect my pet?
How can I tell if my pet has fleas?
Ticks
What are ticks?
How do I treat for ticks?
How do ticks affect my pets?
How can I tell if my pet has ticks?
Heartworms
What are heartworms?
How do I treat for heartworms?
How do heartworms affect my pet?
How can I tell if my pet has heartworms?
Spaying and Neutering
Why should I spay/neuter my pet?
You are your pet’s caregiver. They cannot care for themselves.
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms."
~ George Elliot ~