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We are dedicated to providing
quality service and healthcare to our clients and patients !

Office hours are 7:30am - 5:30pm Monday thru Friday.

Appointments are appreciated, however walk-ins are welcome, depending on the doctor's schedule.

We recommend calling ahead for the doctor's hours since his schedule is subject to change.

Patients will be seen in the following order:
1) emergencies 2) appointments 3) walk-ins

How common is this?

Common enough that your cat should be on a heartworm preventative; we highly recommend year-round heartworm prevention for all cats.

How can I tell if my cat has heartworms?

Unfortunately, the most common sign of heartworm disease in cats is sudden death.

How do cats get this disease? My cats are indoors. Do they also need preventive?

As with dogs, heartworms are transmitted to cats by mosquitoes. Indoor cats are just as much at risk as outdoor cats. In fact, some experts believe that indoor cats may be at a higher risk because they do not have the immunity built up to mosquito bites.

What are the preventatives?

Revolution® & Advantage Multi^® are great all-around products approved for use in cats to prevent heartworms. These are topical medications that are applied to the skin on the back of the head monthly.

* Find out more information about each of these products below.

Does my cat really need this?

Yes. Heartworms cause death. By giving your cat the prevention, you are saving his life.

Advantage Multi^® for Cats (imidacloprid + moxidectin)
Topical Solution

Advantage Multi for Cats combines 100 percent prevention of heartworm disease, as shown in clinical trials, with the flea control of Advantage^®, and the treatment and control of intestinal worms (hookworm and roundworm) - all in one, convenient, monthly topical solution. Advantage Multi for Cats also treats and controls ear mite infestations.

REVOLUTION® (selamectin)
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A veterinarian simply injects a tiny microchip about the size of a grain of rice (12mm) beneath the surface of your pet’s skin between the

shoulder blades. The process is similar to a routine shot, takes only a few seconds, and your pet will not react any more than he would to

a vaccination. No anesthetic is required.

The microchip itself has no internal energy source, so it will last the life of your pet. It is read by passing a microchip scanner over the pet’s

shoulder blades. The scanner emits a low radio frequency that provides the power necessary to transmit the microchip’s unique code and

positively identify the pet If your pet gets lost and is taken to an animal shelter or veterinarian, they will scan the microchip to read its unique

code. This is the number used by HomeAgain to identify the pet and retrieve your contact information, which is used to contact you and reunite

you with your pet.

ProMeris™

ProMeris for cats is effective in controlling existing infestations and preventing re-infestation

of fleas for up to 6 weeks on cats and kittens 8 weeks and older.

ProMeris for dogs is effective in controlling existing infestations and preventing re-infestations

of fleas for up to 6 weeks and ticks for 4 weeks on dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older.

A topical spot-on application based on metaflumizone for the treatment and prevention

of infestations by fleas for up to 6 weeks (Ctenocephalides canis and C. felis) in cats &

dogs from 8 weeks of age. The veterinary medicinal product can be used as part of a treatment

strategy for flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).

Main features of this product are metaflumizone’s unique mode of action and fast spreadability,

duration of activity in fleas for up to 6 weeks and easy to use pipette.

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New Product

Only Available From Licensed Veterinarians

Vectra 3D

- 6-way protection, repels and kills fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, lice, sand flies and mites

- Kills 4 species of ticks (Rhipicephalus spp, Dermacentor variabilis, Ixodes spp, Amblyomma spp), 3 species of mosquitoes (Culex spp, Ochlerotatus spp, Aedes spp), and all stages of fleas

- Quick onset of activity within 2 hours; kills fleas in 6 hours

- Repels and kills ticks that may cause Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, bartonellosis, hepatozoonosis and anaplasmosis

- Convenient topical treatment that allows application down to skin

- Quick drying, non-greasy and water resistant

- Only available from licensed veterinarians. Spreads naturally over the dog’s body to provide full body protection against fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, lice, sand flies and mites

Easy open box & applicator!

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About Fleas

Fleas can be a severe nuisance and irritation to pets and humans. They may also

cause illness including anemia and flea allergy dermatitis, transmit Murine Typhus

and Cat Scratch Disease, and serve as an intermediate host of parasites. Adult cat fleas begin

feeding almost immediately once they acquire a host (i.e., pet). Mating occurs after fleas

have fed and egg production begins about 24 hours after females take their first blood meal. Females

are capable of producing 40 to 50 eggs per day during peak production and can produce eggs for

more than 100 days. With such a large reproductive output, most homes would rapidly become infested

with hundreds or even thousands of fleas.

About Ticks

Many of the ticks that infest dogs and cats will also affect humans. Ticks can carry and transmit a broad range of

bacterial and protozoal diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Ehrlichiosis. Ticks

transmit disease effectively becausethey attach firmly when feeding and may go unnoticed for some time, as feeding

may take several days to complete. Mating usually occurs while adult ticks are on the body of the host animal. The

female then drops to the ground and deposits her eggs. Adult female hard ticks feed only once and lay one large batch

of eggs, which may contain 10,000 or more. Some of the more common ticks include the American Dog Tick

(Dermacentor variabilis), Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum), Blacklegged Tick, also known as the Deer Tick

(Ixodes scapularis) and Brown Dog Tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus).

Advantage Multi® for Cats (imidacloprid + moxidectin) Topical Solution

ProMeris™

Only Available From Licensed Veterinarians

Vectra 3D

Greenies Canine Pill Pockets

Advantage Multi^® for Cats (imidacloprid + moxidectin)
Topical Solution