Check Your Pet’s Health in Preparation for Spring! Vaccinations and Heartworm Prevention
The Importance of Physical Conditioning in Spring
In spring, changes in air temperature are stimulating, so proper body conditioning management is particularly important. Although the winter cold is gradually warming up, the body of the pet is still burdened. It is difficult for dogs and cats to regulate their body temperature as humans, so owners should pay attention to their daily behavior and any changes in their body temperature. During this period, the presence or absence of appetite and vitality, the state of the fur, the air matching, and if there is any abnormality, you should consult with the animal hospital as early as possible.
The Knowledge of Rabies Vaccination has been Received.
If your dog has already been vaccinated against rabies last year and is registered with the local government, now is the time to receive a notice from the health center about rabies vaccination. Rabies Prevention Month is from April to June. Vaccinating your dog against rabies is a mandatory vaccination for pet owners. It is a terrible disease that can be transmitted to both humans and dogs. Check the vaccination schedule and, if necessary, get vaccinated at a veterinary clinic as soon as possible. For new pet owners, the first vaccination is very important, so be sure to consult with your veterinarian to create the best schedule.
When to Start Heartworm Prevention
Heartworms are parasites that are transmitted to dogs and cats by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes become active in the spring, so heartworm prevention is essential. Heartworm disease can be fatal, so early measures are necessary. Get a prescription for heartworm preventative medicine from your veterinarian and be sure to administer it every month. Many preventative medicines only need to be administered once a month, so by following the instructions carefully, you can avoid a major risk. However, in the unlikely event that your dog is infected with heartworm disease, taking preventative medicine may cause your dog’s health to deteriorate. Be sure to have your dog’s blood tested to see if it is infected with heartworm before starting preventative medicine.
Regular Health Checks For Peace of Mind
Spring is a good time to have regular health checks. Regular health checks, especially for adult and elderly dogs and cats, can lead to early detection of illness. By undergoing blood tests, X-rays, and heart tests at a veterinary clinic, you can also check for problems with the internal organs and joints. If you neglect health checks, you will often not be able to detect illnesses until the symptoms have progressed, so as an owner, it is important to proactively have your pet checked. In particular, heartworm tests require blood tests, so it is possible to have tests to check the internal organs without changing the amount of blood drawn. When you have your pet undergo a heartworm test, be sure to also have a blood test to check the internal organs as part of your health check.
Summary
Spring is a time when you need to take care of your pet’s health, as well as make many preparations such as vaccinations, heartworm prevention, and health checks. By taking measures early, you can protect your pet’s health and live a comfortable life. You will probably have more opportunities to visit the veterinary hospital, so make good use of them and try to keep your pet healthy at all times.
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