Many common diseases can threaten the health, comfort, and life of your pets. Understanding these diseases, their causes, and treatment options will help you to make informed decisions about protecting your pets and dealing with diseases they may acquire.
Disease can come from other animals, insects such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, and contaminates found in the environment where your pet is active. Some of the diseases that affect pets can also be transmitted to humans, especially children (See Zoonotic Diseases). Therefore it is important to take steps to prevent disease and to detect diseases in your pets early, before they have a chance to spread to other animals or family members.
Many common diseases can be prevented with safe and effective vaccines that are available from your veterinarian. Regular check-ups are vital in preventing the onset of disease in your pet, and it the first step in a strong defense.
The staff at Hills & Dales Veterinary clinic is committed to helping you protect your pets and enabling them to live a long, happy, and comfortable life. It is with this in mind that we present to you the following articles discussing common pet diseases.
Choose from the following to learn about common pet diseases:
For more information, or to schedule a physical examination of your pet, please call our office at 293-1993. Our friendly, compassionate staff is highly trained and well equipped to answer your questions, help with preventative measures, and provide treatment. We have a fully-stocked pharmacy and offer many products to help you protect and treat your best friends, and ensure a long and healthy life.
Disease can come from other animals, insects such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, and contaminates found in the environment where your pet is active. Some of the diseases that affect pets can also be transmitted to humans, especially children (See Zoonotic Diseases). Therefore it is important to take steps to prevent disease and to detect diseases in your pets early, before they have a chance to spread to other animals or family members.
Many common diseases can be prevented with safe and effective vaccines that are available from your veterinarian. Regular check-ups are vital in preventing the onset of disease in your pet, and it the first step in a strong defense.
The staff at Hills & Dales Veterinary clinic is committed to helping you protect your pets and enabling them to live a long, happy, and comfortable life. It is with this in mind that we present to you the following articles discussing common pet diseases.
Choose from the following to learn about common pet diseases:
- Lyme Disease
- Ehrlichiosis
- Rabies (coming soon!)
- Ringworm (coming soon!)
- Kennel Cough (coming soon!)
- Giardia (coming soon!)
- Cat-specific Diseases (coming soon!)
- Dog-specific Diseases (coming soon!)
For more information, or to schedule a physical examination of your pet, please call our office at 293-1993. Our friendly, compassionate staff is highly trained and well equipped to answer your questions, help with preventative measures, and provide treatment. We have a fully-stocked pharmacy and offer many products to help you protect and treat your best friends, and ensure a long and healthy life.
