Caring for your Pet: Health and Maintenance Suggestions

FCDF takes the position that the welfare of your cat or dog is in your hands as "the pet owner." Your veterinarian is an essential ally in making you a responsible pet owner. Your veterinarian will, of course, be the person you turn to in a crisis situation, but his most valuable contribution to your pet’s overall quality of life will be his or her guidance in providing preventative care. Inoculations, elimination of parasites and proper nutrition are the three main areas that promote good health in animals.

Cats

• Combo Test A blood test which detects the presence of Feline Leukemia (FeLV) or Feline Immune Deficiency Virus (FIV).
• Elimination of all pararsites.
• FVRCP inoculations.
• Vaccination against Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Chlamydia and Panleukopenia-- also known as cat distemper. FELV inoculations which build immunity to Feline Leukemia. Rabies.
• Proper Nutrition.
• Spay/Neuter at 6 months.
• Cats thrive best if kept as indoor pets 100% of the time.

Dogs

• Elimination of all parasites.
• DHLP-P-C Inoculations against Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza - Parvo / Corona Virus.
• Heartworm tests and year-round preventative.
• Rabies.
• Proper nutrition.
• Spay /Neuter at 6 months.
• Dogs should bear securely anchored owner identification at all times.