Why Should My Animal See A Vet?
Roaming dogs can result in aggression towards children and adults. They have even been known to join into packs, which further increases the risk to people. Sterilisation (spays and neuters) can significantly reduce the number of stray dogs, both in communities and being sent south for adoption. Sterilising your pet helps it live a longer, healthier life. It reduces the risk of illness, such as certain types of cancer (prostate and testicular for males, uterine and ovarian for females) and can reduce aggression and spraying in males. Spaying your female dog means you don't need to worry about her getting blood on the furniture (a female can go into heat twice a year), or her scent attracting male dogs to your home or property.
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In just under seven years, one un-spayed female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs.
One un-spayed female cat and its offspring can produce 420,000 cats in only seven years.
Be part of the solution. Spay and neuter your pets.
One un-spayed female cat and its offspring can produce 420,000 cats in only seven years.
Be part of the solution. Spay and neuter your pets.
Vaccinations not only prevent your dog from becoming sick, but also reduces the risk of rabies, acquired from wildlife, which can be transmitted to humans. Distemper and parvo virus, two diseases of significant concern, can quickly kill a dog, and spread rapidly to other unvaccinated dogs, even if they haven't been near another dog. It is important to vaccinate your cat too, particularly if it goes outside. Your animal will need occasional booster vaccines, and if you get the vaccines from Dr John you will get a reminder in the mail when they are due.
Deworming your dog regularly is not only beneficial for it's health (the worms 'steal' nutrients from the dog), but it also reduces the chance of humans contracting worms from dog feces.
Regular check-ups by a vet allows for illnesses to be caught early. Both dogs and cats are great at hiding their symptoms of pain and will not usually let on that they are having trouble if a problem isn’t causing them extreme pain. The vet will check your animal's ears, eyes, heart, lungs, teeth, weight, lymph nodes, abdomen, the way they walk, any lumps you may have noticed, and overall condition. You can talk to him about any changes you have noticed, or concerns you have.
If you aren't comfortable cutting your dogs nails, the vet can do that for you. However, there are still things you can do to lessen the stress for your dog. Check out this page
Deworming your dog regularly is not only beneficial for it's health (the worms 'steal' nutrients from the dog), but it also reduces the chance of humans contracting worms from dog feces.
Regular check-ups by a vet allows for illnesses to be caught early. Both dogs and cats are great at hiding their symptoms of pain and will not usually let on that they are having trouble if a problem isn’t causing them extreme pain. The vet will check your animal's ears, eyes, heart, lungs, teeth, weight, lymph nodes, abdomen, the way they walk, any lumps you may have noticed, and overall condition. You can talk to him about any changes you have noticed, or concerns you have.
If you aren't comfortable cutting your dogs nails, the vet can do that for you. However, there are still things you can do to lessen the stress for your dog. Check out this page