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Typically will include a thorough, full body RABIES (required in most states for cats and

physical exam to help detect diseases in dogs): Protects against an untreatable


their early stages, track behavioral and disease, which can transmitted to humans
weight changes and provide a time for you and other animals
to ask questions, and receive tips for at-
home care. Potential topics to cover: DOGS

DAPP: Protects against distemper (fatal


Behavior pneumonia and neurologic disease),
adenovirus (causes potentially fatal liver
Preventative care can help your disease), parainfluenza (flu-like virus) and,
Nutrition
furry friend live a longer, healthier, parvovirus (potentially fatal gastrointestinal
disease especially dangerous in puppies)
and happier life! Keep your pet in Housetraining issues
tip top health by following these LEPTOSPIROSIS: Protects against contagious,
zoonotic bacteria spread by contaminated
vet-approved guidelines. Oral Health
water, which can cause liver damage, kidney
damage, flu-like symptoms, and in some cases
Remember, your vet is always Parasite control may be fatal
your best resource so please CANINE INFLUENZA VIRUS (also known as dog
Vaccination flu): Protects against this highly contagious
contact them with any questions or
respiratory disease that spreads through
concerns about your pet. direct contact, coughing, and sneezing
Diagnostic testing
BORDETELLA (also known as kennel cough):
Protects against this easily spread
respiratory disease. The vaccine is required
for boarding and grooming facilities.

LYME DISEASE: Protects against this tick-


borne disease, which can cause lifelong
Year-round protection is strongly
arthritis, heart disease, kidney failure and is
recommended. Medications should protect potentially fatal
against common, harmful pests, including:
CAT
Ticks FVRCP: Protects against feline virus
rhinotracheitis and calicivirus (both affect
Fleas respiratory system), and panleukopenia
(known as feline “distemper” can cause a
Heartworms multitude of clinical signs)

FeLV: Protects against feline leukemia virus,


Intestinal parasites which can attack the immune system and
bone marrow
If you see these signs or have concerns, contact Establishes a healthy baseline, evaluates
your vet. disease risks, and may uncover conditions.

EYES: Redness, watery eyes, squinting, or A DENTAL EXAM: Screens for gingivitis,
green/yellow discharge oral disease, and tooth decay or loss

MOUTH: Swelling, foul breath, or bleeding in


COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC): Provides
gums. Teeth should be clean and white.
info on blood cell counts to detect
SKIN: Red or irritated spots, visible fleas or anemia, inflammation, and platelets
ticks, a strong/foul odor, flaking, loss of hair, involved in blood clotting
or lumps and bumps (look under collar, near
groin, and on legs) URINALYSIS: Provides info on the urinary
system
EARS: Foul odor or extensive head shaking/
scratching ears.
INTESTINAL PARASITE (Fecal): Screens for
BONES, JOINTS, AND MUSCLES: Limping when gastrointestinal parasites
walking or running; pain noted while petting
or playing; reluctance to climb stairs or jump INFECTIOUS DISEASES: Screens for
up or down from couch or bed parasitic diseases such as heartworm
and tick-borne diseases, like Lyme
BREATHING: Labored or shallow breathing,
disease, in dogs and retroviral diseases
coughing, wheezing, or green/yellow nasal
in cats.
discharge

DIGESTIVE: Diarrhea, vomiting, loss of THYROID TESTING: Determines if the


appetite, or straining to use the bathroom thyroid gland is functioning normally

BLOOD PRESSURE: Screens for elevated or


lowered blood pressure

ELECTROCARDIOGRAM: Provides
assessment of heart rhythm

ADVANCED TESTING: Suggested for senior


pets, at-risk breeds, disease monitoring

CHEMISTRY PANEL: Provides info on


organ systems, important proteins, and
electrolytes

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