Dog Wellness

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Nose to tail physical examination. 

Comprehensive bloodwork, physical examination, fecal stool check, anal glands expression, and nail clip.

This vaccine provides immunity against rabies.  It is good for 1 or 3 years duration.

Legally all pets must be vaccinated against Rabies.

This vaccine helps build immunity against distemper virus, adenovirus, parainfluenza virus, and parvovirus.  Administered yearly.

Recommended for all dogs.

The bordetella vaccine protects dogs against kennel cough.  Administered yearly.

Recommended for dogs that are frequently exposed to other dogs in social settings or at doggie daycare, boarding facilities, and grooming salons.

 The lepto vaccination provides protection against leptospirosis disease in dogs. Leptospirosis is caused by leptospira bacteria. It's often found in soil, water, and feces of rodents.  Administered yearly.

Recommended for dogs that are frequently exposed to areas with high rodent or wildlife activity.

 The Lyme vaccine helps to prevent lyme disease in dogs, a bacterial infection transmitted by blacklegged (deer) ticks.  Administered yearly.

Recommended for dogs that live in areas with high wildlife activity, tall grasses, and dogs that participate in hiking.

 The canine influenza vaccine provides immunity against canine influenza (also known as dog flu) , a contagious respiratory disease in dogs.  Administered yearly, after the first initial administration which requires 2 doses.

Recommended for dogs that are frequently exposed to other dogs in social settings or at doggie daycare, boarign facilities, and grooming salons.

Microchipping is the implantation of an integrated transponder about the size of a grain of rice.  Each microchip has a unique identification number encoded into its integrated circuit that links the pet to the owner's contact information.  Only needs to be done once - lasts a lifetime.
Recommended for ALL pets.

 Routine fecal examinations are used to detect intestinal parasites in your dog. These parasites may include worms (such as hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms) and microscopic parasites (such as Giardia or Coccidia). 

Recommended for all pets.

 Urinalysis is the examination of normal and abnormal constituents of urine. 

Recommended for senior dogs, and also for dogs exhibiting changes in urination.

Comprehensive bloodwork is recommended for all dogs at regular intervals based on age and medical history.

A quick blood test to check for heartworm disease.

Recommended annually for all dogs..

DNA testing covers more than 130 genetic mutations, including the MDR1 gene, searching for over 3000 genetic markers. Includes an ancestry report comparing the patient's DNA to more than 250 breeds and varieties.  The information will assist in formulating patient care and preventative treatment.  One test for the lifetime of the pet.

Recommended for ALL dogs under 8 years.

VIP carries both oral (Nexgard) and topical flea/tick prevention (Revolution II).  Administered monthly by the dog owner.

Recommened for ALL dogs.

VIP carries a line of chewable heartworm prevention (MilbeGuard) that is administered monthly by the dog owner.

Recommended for ALL dogs.

VIP carries a line of NuVet vitamins for daily administration at home.  Comes in either a chewable tablet or powder.

Recommended for ALL dogs.

VIP carries a line of chewable joint supplements (NuJoint Plus) for daily administration at home. 

Recommended for large breed dogs and all dogs with mobility issues.