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TO DONATE TO THE TORNADO ANIMAL VICTIMS GO TO: WWW.MOVMA.ORG. This fund is through the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and all donations are tax deductable.Heartworm Awareness season includes the spring and summer months. Heartworm disease is potentially deadly, spread by mosquitoes, and present in all 50 states. That means ALL dogs and cats including yours, are at risk. Regardless of age, breed, size, general health, and whether you consider your dog or cat an indoor or outdoor pet, heartworm disease is a threat. Even though heartworm disease is agonizing and expensive to treat, it is easy to prevent with convenient, affordable monthly preventatives. Dr. Scorse recommends a yearly heartworm blood test for dogs and giving preventatives year round to your pets for protection from intestinal parasites as well as heartworms. And lets not forget our feline friends. Heartworm disease in the cat is a very real clinical problem with increasing incidence and awareness. Fortunately, a topical preventative product is available that is easy to apply to your cat.
Spring to fall months are also the time of year that fleas and ticks are threats to the health of our pets. We carry
Frontline Plus. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 417-623-5288.
Canine InfluenzaCanine influenza is a respiratory disease that can cause coughing, runny nose, watery eyes, loss of energy, and/or loss of appetite. The signs of infection are similar to those of other respiratory diseases in dogs, but the coughing can last for several weeks. Infected dogs may also sneeze or have a low grade temperature. Because canine influence is caused by a relatively new virus, dogs have no natural immunity to it. And since it is highly contagious, visiting places where dogs congregate, such as kennels, doggie daycares, dog parks, or groomers, put dogs at high risk. Increased incidents are likely to occur in early spring. The best way to protect your dog from canine influenza is through vaccination. Like the human flu vaccine, the canine influenza vaccine doesn't completely prevent infection, but it can dramatically reduce the severity of the disease. Most dogs with canine influenza recover in about two to three weeks. We recommend vaccinating dogs against canine influenza and have vaccine available. Please call with any questions you might have or to set up an appointment.
If you have an emergency after hours, please call our office number at 417-623-5288 for information.