The new code word for existing clients to get a free dose of heartworm or flea medication is STAMPLE. One free dose per family.

Summer is just around the corner, and you are probably tired of hearing this from me, however, the primary disease you can do something about is Parvovirus Diarrhea and Vomiting in both dogs and cats. It is the number one cause of death in dogs under one year of age. The disease in cats is called Panleukopenia or Distemper. Dogs give it to dogs and cats give it to cats. The virus is so hardy that it remains alive outside and inside for many months. Your pet does not have to associate with other animals to catch it. If properly administered, a vaccination series at 6, 9, 12 and 15 weeks of age, is 100% effective in preventing death due to the Parvovirus.

Until your pet is old enough to get its final vaccine booster, the only means of protection is isolation. House training is important but taking walks or going to the dog park with a puppy before its final vaccine is an unnecessary risk.

A rabies vaccine for all pets including house cats and all the other recommended vaccines are also a wise investment.

Spaying and neutering at 5 months of age, not 6 months, can save you money and misery later in your pet’s life.

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