Pet Health Resources
Keep your furry friend healthy and happy with preventive care and wellness tips
Stay ahead of health issues with regular preventive care.
Annual Wellness Exams
Comprehensive physical exam, weight check, dental assessment, and discussion of any behavioral changes. Senior dogs (7+) benefit from twice-yearly visits.
Core Vaccinations
- • DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- • Rabies (required by law)
- • Consider: Bordetella, Lyme, Influenza based on lifestyle
Parasite Prevention
Year-round flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. Regular deworming based on fecal testing results.
Proper nutrition is the foundation of good health.
Feeding Guidelines:
- • Age-appropriate food (puppy/adult/senior)
- • Measure portions to prevent overfeeding
- • Consistent feeding schedule
- • Fresh water always available
- • Avoid toxic foods (chocolate, grapes, onions)
Body Condition Score:
Ideal weight: Ribs easily felt but not visible, visible waist from above, tucked abdomen from side. Over 50% of dogs are overweight - monitor closely!
Age-based care recommendations for optimal health.
Puppy (0-1 year)
• Vaccine series at 6-8, 10-12, 14-16 weeks
• Deworming with vaccines
• Spay/neuter discussion (typically 6-12 months)
• Start heartworm prevention at 12 weeks
Adult (1-7 years)
• Annual wellness exams
• Vaccine boosters as recommended
• Dental cleanings as needed
• Maintain preventive care
Senior (7+ years)
• Bi-annual exams
• Blood work to monitor organ function
• Joint health assessment
• Adjust diet for senior needs
Know when to seek immediate veterinary care.
Seek Emergency Care For:
- • Difficulty breathing or choking
- • Uncontrolled bleeding
- • Seizures
- • Inability to urinate or defecate
- • Bloated, hard abdomen
- • Eye injuries
- • Ingestion of toxins
- • Severe vomiting/diarrhea (especially with blood)
- • Signs of extreme pain
- • Collapse or unconsciousness
Keep These Numbers Handy:
• Your vet's emergency line
• Nearest 24-hour emergency clinic
• Pet Poison Helpline: 1-855-764-7661
• ASPCA Poison Control: 1-888-426-4435
Be aware of conditions more common in bully breeds and large dogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Monitor for limping, difficulty rising. Maintain healthy weight, provide joint supplements as recommended.
Skin Allergies
Watch for excessive scratching, hot spots. May require special diet or medications.
Heart Disease
Regular cardiac screening recommended. Watch for coughing, exercise intolerance.
ACL Tears
Common in active dogs. Sudden lameness in back leg requires immediate attention.
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Regular care and early detection are key to a long, healthy life together.
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