Spring will be here before we know it. (not that it looks anything like spring today - the snow is still falling!) Have you thought about a "Spring Tune-up" for your dog?
If your dog is due for an annual check up, call your vet and get that scheduled. Spring tends to be a busy time for annual exams.
Does your dog need heartworm preventive? Heartguard, Interceptor, Sentinel and Revolution are all medications that prevent heartworm disease. Some vets have you treat your pet year round, others have you treat April through December. Make sure you have enough for what your vet recommends and mark your calendar.
How about flea medication? Frontline and Advantage are good. Do not use the stuff you can get from the discount stores. Stay with the medications your vet recommends. The discount stores may be cheaper, but you put your dog's life at risk when you use them.
Has your dog had any change in habits? Eating more, drinking more, acting sore are all things you need to tell your vet. Anything out of the ordinary should be discussed and addressed.
Is your dog spayed or neutered? If not, schedule that as well. Spaying or neutering will greatly decrease the risk of various cancers, as well as keep the unwanted pet population from increasing.
Happy tune ups!
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