HOW OLD SHOULD A PUPPY/KITTEN BE TO START VACCINATIONS?
6 weeks
HOW OLD DOES MY PUPPY/KITTEN HAVE TO BE TO GET SPAYED/NEUTERED?3-5 months
HOW OLD DOES MY PET NEED TO BE TO GET A RABIES VACCINATION?3 months
WHEN DOES A PUPPY START HEARTWORM MEDICATION?8 weeks
WHAT IS THE GESTATION PERIOD FOR A DOG/CAT?63 days
IS AN APPOINTMENT NECESSARY BEFORE I COME IN?\
No but it is preferred so you don't have to wait.
DO YOU BOARD ANIMALS?Only for our clients
CAN I GIVE MY PUPPY A BATH?After the pup is 6 weeks old and with the correct shampoo
CAN YOU SPAY A FEMALE DOG/CAT WHO IS ALREADY PREGNANT?Yes
DO YOU PERFORM TAIL DOCKS/DEWCLAW REMOVAL?Yes
DO YOU PERFORM EAR TRIMS?Yes
DO YOU PERFORM DECLAWS?Yes
DO YOU TREAT - HORSES, COWS, GOATS, PIGS?We see horses, goats and pigs by appointment only at the Abshier-Meuth location. We do not see cattle as patients.
DO I NEED RECORDS FROM MY PREVIOUS VET?
If at all possible bring these with you.They can fax to our office.
DO YOU DO GROOMING?No
WHEN SHOULD I GET MY DOG'S TEETH CLEANED?
The doctor would have to evaluate the teeth
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT FLEAS?
There are several good products that work well, come by the office and get one.
DID YOU KNOW?
1. Heavy flea load can cause anemia and death in very young and underweight animals.
2. Heartworm medications given correctly can reduce intestinal parasites as well as protect against heartworms.
3. Parvo is preventable - get your pet vaccinated.
4. Cats as well as dogs can get heartworms
5. Diabetes can be detected early and can be managed - screening available.
6. Dental care is very important to maintain overall good health.
7. 60% of dog owners skip or do not give heartworm medication on a regular basis.
8. Heartworms and heartworm disease is completely preventable - pills monthly or 6 mo injection
9. Animals need a balanced diet - table food can lead to many illnesses.
10. Chocolate is very bad for our pets even though they love it.
11. Many household plants are poisonous to our pets - check your home for these plants.
12. Spayed and neutered animals have fewer health problems as they age.
13. Tapeworms come from fleas.
