Heartworm Disease: Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes; they develop in the heart and major blood vessels of the lungs. They cause a potentially life-threatening disease that results in heart and organ failure. The prognosis for treatment is much better if found early by a yearly blood test. Heartworms can be prevented by a once-monthly medication that should be given year-round to all dogs and cats.

Intestinal Parasite Screen: This test detects intestinal parasites such as Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Coccidia, Tapeworms, and Giardia. Most parasites cannot be seen by the naked eye, therefore a microscopic exam of the feces is necessary once yearly for all animals to check for these parasites. Symptoms of parasitism are often not evident until your pet becomes very ill. Roundworms and hookworms are also contagious to humans, especially children.

Feline Leukemia/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Test: This tests cats and kittens for viral diseases prior to vaccination, surgery, or anytime illness is encountered. These viruses are only transmittable to other cats.

DhPP 3-Year Vaccine: This vaccinates puppies and dogs for 4 different diseases, all of which can cause significant illness. Distemper is an often fatal disease that initially causes a respiratory infection, then progresses to infect the nervous system. Hepatitis is a viral infection that infects the liver. Parvo is a viral infection that affects the intestines and sometimes the heart. It causes severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea and can be fatal. Parainfluenza is a virus that generally causes upper respiratory infection. All of the organisms are found in our everyday environment. This vaccine is recommended every 3 years to all dogs.

Leptospirosis Vaccine: Lepto is a bacteria that can cause liver and kidney failure. It is found in the environment and is transmitted through the urine and feces of rodents and other small mammals and livestock. Humans can also contract this disease. This vaccine is recommended yearly to all dogs.

Bordetella Vaccine: The bacteria causes the common disease called "kennel cough." This is a highly contagious infection of the windpipe and airways of the lungs and can progress to pneumonia. This vaccine is recommended yearly or twice yearly to dogs that are boarded, groomed, visit dog parks or are otherwise in contact with multiple dogs throughout the year.

Rabies 3-Year Vaccine: Rabies is a deadly virus that infects the nervous system and can be transmitted to humans. By law, all dogs and cats must be vaccinated for Rabies by a licensed veterinarian in the state of Florida. The vaccine is given to puppies and kittens, then at 1 year of age, then every 3 years for life.

FVRCP 3-Year Vaccine: FR (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis) is a severe upper respiratory infection that is extremely contagious and can cause permanent damage to the respiratory system and the eyes. Calicivirus can range from a mild infection to life-threatening pneumonia and oral ulcers. Panleukopenia is a highly contagious disease that moves very quickly through all body systems and is 90% fatal. Chlamydia is a bacterial disease that causes conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, sneezing, and pneumonia. All symptoms can become chronic for the life of the cat. This vaccine is recommended yearly for all cats and kittens.

Feline Leukemia Virus 2-Year Vaccine: This virus causes cancer, various blood disorders, and immune deficiency. Most cats die within 2-3 years of infection. This virus is contagious only to other cats. The vaccine is recommended yearly to all kittens and cats through 2 years of age, then yearly only to cats that continue to go outside. Even cats that go onto screened porches or balconies are at risk for this disease.

Spaying or Neutering your pet is good for you, your pet and society. Each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born in the United States. 8 million animals are euthanized each year because there are not enough homes for them.

Ovariohysterectomy (spay) is a surgery to remove the reproductive organs of female animals. This eliminates messy heat cycles, and virtually eliminates any chance of breast cancer if done before their first cycle. It also eliminates the chance of ovarian and uterine cancer and life-threatening infections.

Neutering removes the testicles, or reproductive organs, of male dogs. This results in decreased roaming and fighting and also eliminates the possibility of testicular cancer and decreases the chances of anal tumors, hernias and prostate disease.