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 ~