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QUICK HEALTH CARE TIPS FOR
PUPPIES AND KITTENS
Young pets are exposed to many potential health problem, including diseases,
parasites, behavior problems and nutritional problems. Your veterinarian
can develop a comprehensive plan to provide maximum health. This article
address just a few important issues.
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Feline
Leukemia is a viral disease
that affects the immune system of cats. It can be passed down from mother
to kittens, so it is very important to test your kitten at the initial visit.
If your kitten is going to be allowed outside, be sure to vaccinate after
testing.
- Spring brings an upswing in Parvovirus
which causes vomiting and diarrhea in puppies and is frequently fatal if not
treated. We save about 85-90 percent of cases with intensive fluid therapy
and hospitalization, but treatment can be expensive. Proper vaccination is
the keep to prevention. Vaccines should start at 6-8 weeks and can save
you a lot of heartache and expense.
- Crate training for puppies for proper
house-training and prevention of destructive behavior.
- Almost all puppies and kittens have
intestinal parasites which can also affect humans. A thorough deworming
schedule is very important to protect both your pet and your family.
- Microchipping is a quick virtually
painless procedure which will serve as a permanent identification for your pet.
the animal shelter can scan for chips if your pet happens to stray away from
home. We are now offering this service.
- Check out
www.healthypet.com (AAHA official
website) for more information on all of these subjects.
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