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Spring break is upon us. We all know to expect extra traffic jams and crowded beaches and restaurants this time of year, but what if you are planning to take your kids or yourself on a spring break vacation with the kids or just to escape the mayhem? Or perhaps you plan to spend long days at the beach or on the boat. Preparing for your pet’s safety and stay is essential. Don’t forget that they are family too and making plans ahead of time is just as important.
Taking your pet to an animal daycare or other boarding centers can be exciting and a little intimidating, but this allows pets socialization and company instead of staying home alone for 8 to 14 hours a day or traveling with you, which can also be very uneasy for pets. They don’t typically like being left behind at a hotel or strange rental alone all day and night either.
Hiring a dependable pet sitter is optimal. If you have someone that you trust, it’s always best to leave your pets in the comfort of their own environment. Having a pet cam or cameras is perfectly acceptable as long as you let your pet siter know in advance.
If you plan to enroll your furry kids in a daycare, you’ll need to make sure their vaccinations are up to date to avoid things like kennel cough, influenza and other illnesses or parasites.
Dog Vaccinations and Up-to-Date Testing
• Bordetella
• DHPP
• Fecal Test
• H3N8 & H3N2 (Canine Influenza)
• Rabies
• Lepto Vaccines
• Heartworm Testing
Cat Vaccinations
• Fecal Test
• Feline Leukemia
• FeLV/FIV test negative
• FVCRP
• Rabies
Some of these illnesses spread rapidly, so it’s important to speak to your veterinarian about when your pet is due and keeping them up to date. It’s also wise to make sure that the daycare or facility that you select is strict to adhere to these vaccination protocols for all pets that they watch over.
Animal Oasis Veterinarian Hospital believes that preventative care is one of the most important aspects of maintaining your pet’s health. There are a variety of diseases that affect animals, so proper vaccination of your pet is vital in protecting them from the many types of illnesses to which they are susceptible to.
Vaccinations are vital to the health and protection of your pet and serve as a preventive measure in combating viral diseases like Parvovirus, Parainfluenza virus, Distemper, Lyme, Panleukopenia, Feline Leukemia Virus, and Rabies.
Common internal parasites include heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms. The most frequent external parasites include fleas and ticks. Your pet should be free from parasites, both internal and external.
Vaccinations are particularly important for puppies, kittens, and other young animals that have immature immune systems. Veterinary vaccinations generally begin at 6-8 weeks of age and then receive boosters throughout your pet’s life depending on the vaccine. Animal Oasis doctors will determine the appropriate vaccination plan for your pet.
If your pet is on any medications for other health conditions, it’s important to have those on hand, and provide the daycare with instructions for your little guy or girl. Animal Oasis can work with you to make sure you have what you need.
Contact Animal Oasis Veterinary Hospital to schedule a wellness exam, vaccinations, and calming medications for your pets today!
Animal Oasis Veterinary Hospital in Naples offers the most up to date and progressive veterinary services for your pets. Ranging from laser surgery, ultrasound, dental X-rays, radiology, full pharmacy, and in house diagnostics, Animal Oasis Veterinary Hospital provides your pets with the necessary options for treatment.
239-431-9667
www.aovethospital.com
