You can expect Dr. Haag to perform a comprehensive nose-to-tail physical exam. All major bodily systems and physical conditions such as eyes, ears, dental health, weight, skin, coat, joints, abdominal region, and pulmonary health are examined for abnormalities or areas of concern. If any abnormalities are identified, we may need to perform additional testing.
Your pet will inevitably come in contact with an infectious condition at some point in their life based on factors such as lifestyle, age, health status, and risk of exposure. Staying up-to-date with vaccinations protects your pet’s health and your wallet by avoiding costly treatments.
Parasites are a grave concern for pets. Fleas and ticks, intestinal parasites, worms, and protozoa can cause severe damage and even lead to death. Protect your pet with parasite prevention and control!
Fleas and ticks are external parasites that irritate the skin and cause skin allergies. Fleas make your pet susceptible to tapeworms and Bartonella, while ticks carry and transmit Lyme disease. Visually inspect your pet for fleas and signs of ticks after being in risky areas such as woods, camping sites, and humid climates. To protect your pet from external parasites, we strongly recommend once-a-month preventatives.
Intestinal parasites are prevalent in nearly all areas of the United States. Dogs and cats are commonly infected, however, puppies and kittens are most at risk. Intestinal parasites such as roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, and tapeworm can even be passed to humans! To protect your entire family, two-legged and four-legged, we recommend annual or semi-annual fecal testing as well as once-a-month preventatives.
Heartworms invade the bloodstream, lungs, and heart and impair blood circulation, which leads to heart, lung, liver, and kidney damage. Significant damage often occurs prior to outward symptoms such as difficulty breathing, coughing, lethargy, weight loss, and fainting. Mosquitos carry and transmit heartworms, making mosquito infested areas extremely high-risk. Annual testing and once-a-month preventatives are strongly encouraged to combat heartworm infestation.
Accidents happen. If you and your companion are ever separated, microchips provide lifelong identification. Therefore, if your pet is found, you have a greater chance of being reunited! While collars and ID tags are strongly recommended, they are not foolproof. These forms of identification commonly fall off, get lost, or removed. For the safety of your pet, we recommend using both forms of identification.
This process is fast, painless, inexpensive—and invaluable! The microchip is implanted between the shoulder blades, much like a vaccination. This process is so simple it is often performed at the same time as vaccinations or a procedure.
Avoid sharing food with your pet. We understand that food is often associated with love, however, your pet’s nutritional needs are much different than your own! An improper diet and sharing human food may induce allergic reactions, poisoning, and overweight and obesity. Overall recommended nutrition is effected by age, gender, weight, health status, and breed.
If your pet suffers from nutritional challenges such as liver disease, renal failure, bladder and kidney stones, food allergies, or obesity - nutritional counseling is highly beneficial! A specialized diet or simply a balanced diet can make a huge difference. If your pet’s eating habits or weight suddenly and unexpectedly changes, please visit us. This may indicate a more serious, underlying condition.
At Dwight Veterinary Clinic, we offer Hill’s Prescription Diet food. If you prefer other prescription brands, these products can be specially ordered from our online pharmacy.
Located off of Highway 55 and W Mazon Ave. on Old Route 66.
Phone: 815-584-2732
