What is involved in a Canine Annual Wellness Visit?

What is involved in a Canine Annual Wellness Visit?

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital selects vaccine protocol (frequency) based on breed, age, and lifestyle.

How Vaccinations Work: When administered, they stimulate your dog's immune system to produce disease-fighting calls and proteins-or antibodies-to protect against disease.

Vaccine Information:

DA2P-Pv Vaccine

• Canine Distemper- Vaccination against this often fatal, hard-to-treat disease is essential
• Canine Parvovirus- This illness is very contagious, debilitating, and widespread—the disease caused by infected feces.
• Canine Adenovirus, Type 2-Canine Adenovirus is a relative of the hepatitis virus and is one of the causes of canine kennel cough.

(DA2PP Vaccine 1 or 3-year inoculation) 

Bordetella (Canine Cough) Vaccine - This respiratory-tract infection, similar to the common human cold, is easily transmitted from one dog to another. (Canine Tracheobronchitis Vaccine 1-year inoculation)

Rabies Vaccine- This incurable viral disease affects the central nervous system of almost all mammals, including humans. It is spread by contact with the saliva of infected animals through bites or skin breaks. Vaccination will provide your pet with excellent resistance to Rabies if they become exposed. For this reason, Florida municipalities require that all dogs receive Rabies Vaccinations regularly. (Rabies Vaccine 1 or 3-year inoculation)

Local municipalities mandate the purchase of an annual license tag on the anniversary of the Rabies vaccine. Broward County tags are available for purchase for county residents. 

 

Canine Influenza (H3N8/H3N2) Vaccine - This flu is highly contagious and easily transmitted via contact, cough, sneeze, and contaminated surfaces. Usually mild in 80% of the cases, some dogs exhibit more severe symptoms, and a small number of dogs have died from complications associated with this disease. *A booster vaccination three weeks following the initial vaccination is necessary. (Canine Influenza Vaccine 1-year inoculation)

Leptospirosis Vaccine - A bacterial disease that attacks the kidneys and liver. This disease is zoonotic, which means it could transmit to humans.*A booster vaccination three weeks following the initial vaccination is necessary. (Leptospirosis Vaccine 1-year inoculation)

Lyme Disease- Ticks transmit the disease to dogs, other animals, and humans. Lyme disease, if left untreated, could have severe consequences on a dog's health. This disease is most common in the northern parts of the United States. *A booster vaccination three weeks following the initial vaccination is necessary.

Annual Physical Examination- The annual exam is more than just a cursory check-up. Most often, during these veterinary exams, a veterinarian can pick up the early warning signs of a severe problem that will affect your pet in the future. Your veterinarian has special training and experience in detecting subtle illnesses in pets.  (Comprehensive Wellness Examination 6 to 12-months) 

Intestinal Parasite (Fecal) Examination - A fecal examination is the microscopic evaluation of feces performed annually to detect tiny gastrointestinal parasites that can cause your pet to become ill. Some parasites can transmit to people. (Fecal Examination Annual Test)

Heartworm Antigen Test- Dogs get Heartworm Disease from mosquitos. This test is a simple screening test to check if your pet has been exposed to Heartworm Disease. (Heartworm Antigen Test to Antech Annual)

Wellness & Prevention Profile Testing-
Dogs are very good at masking illness, and disease may be present even in pets that appear healthy. Wellness testing is a simple and effective way of monitoring your dog's health. If a concern is found, steps can often be taken to manage the problem. For more information on wellness testing, speak with your veterinarian.(Wellness Profile Blood Test to Antech Recommended Annually Varies By Profile)

To schedule an appointment:

By Phone: (954) 920-3556 

By Email: au1000@vca.com 

On line scheduling: https://vcahospitals.com/hollywood/primary/book-an-appointment