Heartworm Disease in Dogs – I can remember being devastated as a second grader to find out that our family dog had heartworms and was dying and there was nothing we could do. That was 1966. Thankfully, much has changed since then. Today, treatment for heartworms is available and better yet, it can be prevented. Heartworms are an internal parasite of both dogs and cats. These worms live in the bloodstream and cause life threatening disease. Heartworms are a leading cause of lung and heart disease in dogs and dogs are dying of this disease every day. Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite, Dirofilaria immitis. It is transmitted by mosquitoes and has been found in every state in the US. It only takes one mosquito bite for your dog to get heartworms and, without prevention; there is a 100% chance your dog will get it.
Vaccinations – On February 27, 2003 the Texas State Board of Health changed the annual requirement for Rabies vaccination for dogs and cats to once every three years. This means the law has changed, but the recommendations for the health and well being of your pet have not.
First and foremost, the doctors and staff at Research Pet and Bird Hospital are dedicated to the current and long-term health of your pet. One of the most important things we can do for you is to perform a thorough examination of your pet every six months. Whether simple or complex, the earliest possible identification of any illness or abnormality is the most important step in health care. Our recommendations for examinations are tailored to meet the need of each individual pet and are guided by their age and health.
We now have solutions to many pet conditions that were previously thought to be untreatable. We make sure these options are available for your pet. We understand that not all pets are dogs and cats. That is why we give you access to doctors who care for birds, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, gerbils, hamsters, hedgehogs, prairie dogs, chinchillas, snakes, lizards, and amphibians.
Rebates, Medicines, etc - Below are importank links for information about various drugs and rebates.
Rimadyl - OA Checklist ~ $10 Rebate
Bronchicine CAe ~ Infectious Tracheobronchitis ~ Pet Travel Check list
Anipryl ~ Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Dogs ~ CDS Checklist
Feline Revolution ~ knowheartworms.org link ~ Vetfinder Function
For more information, Contact us for more information.
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