Most of our area veterinary clinics will provide the following services.
General Care
- HEARTWORM
- Dogs should be blood tested for heartworm once a year.
- Dogs should be on a heartworm preventative as prescribed by your veterinarian.
- INTESTINAL PARASITES
- Yearly fecal checks by your veterinarian are recommended.
- FEEDING
- Try to use a name brand product.
- Bag feeding recommendations are almost always 25-30% over ideal.
- DENTAL CARE
- Daily to weekly brushing is recommended.
- Dentistry as needed.
- Hard food - chew toys - NO BONES!
Vaccinations
- DOGS
- Start at 5-6 weeks of age.
- Vaccine should include Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, and Coronavirus.
- Should be repeated at 3 to 4-week intervals until the pup/kitten is 17 to 18 weeks of age or older, then on an annual basis.
- Rabies vaccination at 3 - 4 months boostered as suggested by your veterinarian.
- Required by Law to be rabies vaccinated and licensed.
- CATS
- Start at 6 weeks of age.
- Vaccine should include Feline viral rhino tracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia.
- Should be repeated at 3 to 4-week intervals until 14 weeks of age or older, then on an annual basis.
- Leukemia vaccines (series of 2) are usually given at the last two kitten vaccinations, then yearly. It is recommended to test for leukemia before vaccinations program is started.
- Rabies vaccination at 3 - 4 months boostered as suggested by your veterinarian.
- Required by Law to be rabies vaccinated and licensed.
- FERRETS
- Vaccinate against canine distemper every 3 to 4 weeks until 14 weeks of age and then annually.
- Vaccinate against rabies by 12 weeks of age, then every year as Required by Law.
Important Phone Numbers
- Great Lakes Pet Emergencies: (989) 752-1960
- Poison Control Center (MI): 1-800-764-7661
- (TTY - for Deaf Only): 1-800-356-3232
- National Poison Control Center: (900) 443-0000
