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Wellness programs
 We offer a “Healthy Pet Wellness Program” for
pet’s who are under ten years of age. Pets age much
faster than humans and can begin developing signs of
disease that with early detection can be managed
with proper nutrition, and in some cases,
medication.
Our “Healthy Pet Wellness
Program” recommends that pets under ten years
receive:
Complete physical exam - Yearly
Annual vaccinations Canine – Yearly
Annual Vaccinations Feline - Yearly
Fecal test for internal parasites - Yearly
Heartworm test - Yearly
Over the
age of ten, pets tend to develop more extensive
health problems. For early detection and treatment
we recommend the following procedures.
Our “Senior Advanced
Wellness Program” recommends that pets over ten
years receive:
Complete physical exam - Yearly
Annual vaccinations Canine – Yearly
Annual Vaccinations Feline - Yearly
Fecal test for internal parasites - Yearly
Heartworm test - Yearly
Senior advanced wellness blood panel – Every
other Year
Wellness urinalysis – Every Other Year
Comprehensive
Physical Examination
 Every
year your pet is given a comprehensive physical exam
to detect any signs of changing health. The doctor
examines your pet’s cardiovascular system,
respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, urinary
and reproductive systems, central nervous system,
eyes, ears, skin, coat, mouth, teeth, gums, and
weight. We strongly recommend an examination every
year so that if your pet does develop any problems
we can detect it in the early stages.
Annual
Vaccinations Canine
DHLP
An annual vaccination that helps protect your
dog from four diseases: distemper, hepatitis,
leptosporosis, and parainfluenza. These diseases are
debilitating and can cause death. Most dogs will be
exposed during its lifetime.
Parvovirus
Parvovirus is a canine intestinal viral
infection that results in bloody diarrhea, fever,
vomiting and extreme depression. It is highly
contagious to other dogs and life threatening.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus is a disease similar to parvovirus
but less life threatening. It is recommended that
puppies be vaccinated because their immune system is
not as strong as adults.
Bordetella
An annual vaccination is given to prevent
infectious tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough) which is
a highly contagious bacterium causing a
dry hacking cough that can persist for six or more
weeks.
Lyme Disease
Recommended in hunting dogs and dogs going to
areas where they may be exposed to infected ticks.
Lyme Disease is a bacterial disease transmitted by
the dear tick which affects both humans and animals.
It is a very debilitating disease in dogs.
Rabies
This vaccination is required by the state
government to help prevent the spread of this deadly
disease in both animals and humans.
Local Requirements for canine rabies:
Rosenberg and
Needville…………..……………...………………….Every year
Other Surrounding areas……………………..…………….………..Every
three years
Annual
Vaccinations Feline
 FVRCP
An annual vaccination for cats that helps
protect them from three diseases: Feline respiratory
diseases (Rhinotracheitis and Calici virus) and
Panleukopenia which is known as distemper. All are
highly contagious and easily transmitted between
cats and can be fatal.
Chlamydia
A feline upper respiratory disease that is
highly contagious and widespread. It is usually not
fatal but once a cat is exposed, they can have
respiratory difficulties for years.
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
A vaccination for cats to aid in the prevention
of feline leukemia. This disease severely depresses
the immune system so that the cat’s body can’t fight
off diseases. The feline leukemia virus is a major
cause of death in cats. There is no successful
treatment.
Feline Leukemia / FIV Testing
Testing for feline Leukemia should be done prior
to vaccination as this disease can be transmitted
from mother to newborn or can lay dormant in the cat
for years before symptoms are present.
Rabies
This vaccination is required by the state
government to help prevent the spread of this deadly
disease in both animals and humans.
Local Requirements for feline
rabies:…..………………….Every year
Fecal/ Stool
Test
A fecal is performed to screen your pet for
intestinal parasites on a yearly basis. This aids in
early detection and prompt treatment of any parasite
infection. A fecal will not detect tapeworm unless
visible in the stool or on the pet. Tapeworms can
appear as a long flat worm or little segments that
look like flat rice. If you have seen this at home
please report to the doctor during the pet’s
examination.
Heartworm
Test
Canine
annual wellness programs include a blood test for
evidence of heartworms. Heartworms are a dangerous
but completely preventable problem. Heartworm
disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria
immitis. The only known vector is the mosquito who
bites an infected animal and then transmits the
larvae through a bite to your pet. The larvae mature
and migrate to the heart and other important organs
in the body. Left untreated, heartworms can become
fatal.
Prevention is easy!
Rose-Rich carries most available heartworm
prevention products and will start your puppy
immediately at the first puppy visit or your adult
dog after a negative heartworm test.
We require a heartworm test yearly during your pet’s
annual visit if there is not a history of
preventative and every other year if they routinely
take their heartworm prevention. In the event that
your pet has a positive heartworm test, we have
treatment options available to you.
Senior
Wellness baseline blood test
Most
veterinary practices offer bloodwork and urinalysis
as a part of their routine screening for older
patients.
Bloodwork is the veterinarian’s first and most
important tool in evaluating patients. It is an
internal view of your pets overall health. Depending
on the results of the initial bloodwork, other
diagnostic tests may be warranted to fully diagnose
the extent or the cause of any abnormal findings.
Most blood work is performed in-hospital, but some
tests may be performed at an outside laboratory.
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Rose-Rich offers in-house laboratory services for
prompt results.
Senior
Wellness Urinalysis
An
evaluation for health or illness sometimes includes
a urinalysis. Urinalysis results can give an idea of
hydration and kidney function; it can also indicate
inflammation or infections in the urinary tract.
'Normal' results help determine health or exclude
certain diseases.
A urinalysis is indicated for evaluating pets with
urinary abnormalities such as increased urine
production, increased urinary frequency, straining
to urinate, bloody urine or abnormal color to the
urine.
This test can also be helpful in cases of
unexplained fever, loss of appetite or weight loss.
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