Canine Services

COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

The gradual onset of health problems in an apparently healthy pet often goes unnoticed.  Once symptoms appear, the condition may be more difficult or costly to diagnose and treat.  Although age itself is not a disease, it can bring many conditions that if diagnosed early can be completely reversed or controlled for extended periods of time.

At least once a year, your pet should have a complete physical examination.   Remember, your pet's lifespan is shorter than a person's.  Much can happen in 12 months. 

VACCINATION AGAINST PREVENTABLE DISEASES

Due to the many recent discoveries and innovations in veterinary medicine, your pet can be protected from most major diseases.  Today, many immunizations and preventive treatments are available that did not exist just a few years ago.  The law requires all dogs to be vaccinated for Rabies.  Other diseases that your dog can be vaccinated for include but are not limited to Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus Type 2, Coronavirus, Parainfluenza, Leptospira, Bordetella, Lymes, and Giardia.  The staff at Deckerville Veterinary Clinic and Sandusky Animal Clinic can help you decide what preventive measures are necessary for your pet(s).

HEARTWORM TESTING / PREVENTION

Heartworm is a potentially fatal disease, that can be easily prevented with appropriate medication.  Once your pet has been tested to be heartworm free the Doctor and staff can assist you in picking the proper preventive for you and your pet.

TICK-BORNE DISEASE TESTING

In house laboratory test for diagnosing Lyme Disease is available.  Also topical products to repel and kill ticks are available.

FECAL EXAMINATIONS FOR INTESTINAL PARASITES

An annual fecal examine is a accurate way to know if your pet is free of intestinal parasites.  Intestinal parasites in animals are a direct link to zoonosis in humanes.  Intestinal parasites are easily treated with a wide variety of products that are safe to use.  Visit other resources on our web site for more information on zoonosis.