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What about my pet reptile?
Unlike domestic animals, reptiles acquire a unique set of illnesses making their care a challenge. Many times, unfortunately, some of these "pets" are so specialized in their requirements (i.e. temperature, humidity, lighting, etc.) that I find myself telling people that sometimes no matter what we do, many of these animals have extreme difficulty coping with an artificial environment. Diet can al…
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New kitten in the family?
Kittens are usually first examined between 6-8wks of age. We vaccinate them against feline distemper and upper respiratory viruses. We deworm all kittens for roundworms (which they are frequently born with) and screen them for feline leukemia virus. Leukemia, a contagious viral disease that cats and kittens may harbor without showing signs of illness can frequently be fatal. Nutrition and litter b…
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New Puppy in the Family?
Puppies are usually first examined between 6-8weeks of age are vaccinated against fatal viral diseases like distemper and parvovirus.We will typically examine a stool sample to check for intestinal parasites (worms). All puppies are dewormed for roundworms as these parasites have serious public health significance. Puppies are also started on a once-a-month heartworm/intestinal worm preventive tab…
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