Protecting Your Pet With Preventative Care

Owning a pet is one of the most profound experiences you will have. With the right care, cats and dogs can live up to 20 years. Make sure you spend these long, happy years with your pet with vaccinations, flea and tick prevention, and regular visits to a veterinarian’s office. Our team at Georgetown Animal Hospital has put together a few tips about preventative care for your pet.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations and booster shots are a proven way for your veterinarian to effectively protect your pet from several lethal diseases. Rabies vaccines are required by law for dogs and cats in Ohio. Puppies and kittens should start their first round of shots when they are six to eight weeks old. However, it is never too late to start this vital pet care treatment for your dog or cat.

Pest Prevention

Fleas and ticks pass on many potentially lethal diseases. Dealing with these pests can be a miserable experience not just for your pets, but for you. Keep your pet free from itchiness and the diseases these pests carry with topical flea and tick prevention medication or chewables from our veterinarian. Dog owners should also get heartworm preventative medicine since heartworms can easily kill a dog.

Regular Vet Visits

Baby pets and geriatric pets need to be seen at least once per year by a veterinarian. Just like a yearly inspection helps make sure your car is in good working order, a checkup makes sure your pet will be with you for years to come. For example, an annual stool check to make sure your pet does not have worms can prevent many serious health problems from developing. The annual checkup is a good time to stock up on pest prevention supplies from our vet.

Contact Our Veterinarian in Georgetown, OH

If you have any questions about preventative medicine for your pets and live in or around Georgetown, contact our veterinarian at Georgetown Animal Hospital. We are happy to answer all of your questions and schedule a checkup for your furry friend. Call our team today at (937) 378-6334 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.