Pet Care Resources

Moving to a new home can be stressful for you and your pet. It may take a while for your furry friends to feel settled into your new place. There will be new rooms to explore and often a new outdoor yard space too. Even well behaved and trained pets can sometimes regress in a new environment in which they could start having bathroom accidents or begin chewing on things. If you are having behavior problems related to a move, our behavior specialists may be able to help. Please call our Help Center at: 937-294-6505, ext. 49.

It is common for many pet owners to want to travel with their pets. Dogs and cats travel differently of course, but it can still be pleasurable with proper preparation. Traveling in cars is different than traveling by airplanes and every animal will react in a different manner. Many dogs learn to love going for car rides and will enjoy traveling with their owners. Before you take a trip, check out these tips to help ensure a safe and fun journey:

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If you are having problems related to traveling with your pet , our behavior specialists may be able to help. Please call our Help Center at: 937-294-6505, ext. 49.

Regular veterinary care is vital to keeping your pets healthy, and pet vaccines are an important part of that care. Vaccines can help prevent diseases and SICSA recommends that all animals receive the following sets of vaccines with appropriate boosters for the health of your pet and the community:

Dogs –

• DHPP (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) starting at six weeks of age.
• Rabies - to pets three months of age and older.
• Bordetella – for dogs as young as four weeks of age and then boosted annually.
• Leptospirosis – given in a series of two vaccines three to four weeks apart starting at 12 weeks of age and then boosted annually.

Cats –

• FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) starting at six weeks of age and then every three to four weeks until they are at least 16 weeks old. Adult cats having a record of receiving this vaccination should be boosted every one to three years.
• FeLV (Feline leukemia virus) to all kittens starting at eight weeks of age and to all cats who have access to the outdoors or live in a home with a cat carrying the FeLV virus. One booster is required three to four weeks after the initial vaccine and then should be boosted one year later. If your pet is in need of vaccines, schedule an appointment today at our Veterinary Clinic.

Having your pet spayed or neutered is the best and easiest way to keep them healthy and safe. Altered pets are less likely to develop cancer, have unwanted litters and leave home to pursue a mate. Often when unaltered pets escape to search for a mate, they are harmed while roaming. To ensure your pet is safe and remains at home, make sure he is neutered which also helps reduce the overpopulation of pets. If you’re needing to have your pet spayed or neutered, schedule an appointment today at our Veterinary Clinic.