When you have animals that you love, they become your good friends. To help you keep your animals healthy, you need to find an animal hospital near you. The good news is, if you're in the Lufkin, TX, area, our team at Angelina Animal Hospital is skilled in caring for pets of many types. Read on for more information about how our pet preventative care can help your pet stay healthy:
Preventative Care for Animals
When caring for pets, our team knows preventing illnesses is as important as curing them. To avoid common conditions of animals, our veterinarians will take several actions. One type of action is bloodwork. We can draw your pet's blood during a routine wellness visit, and it can tell us many things about your pet's health.
You may not realize it, but your dog or cat needs dental care like you do. Plaque and tartar can build up on your animals' teeth and must be removed to prevent gum disease. We can provide effective teeth cleaning for your pet at our office.
Vaccinations, Spaying, and Neutering
Cats and dogs are at risk of certain illnesses and our team provides vaccinations to prevent those diseases. We recommend that your cat or dog receive its first vaccinations at about six weeks old. At that time, our veterinary team will inform you about the recommended vaccination schedule. For dogs, we recommend canine parvovirus, distemper, rabies, and hepatitis; cats should receive vaccinations for panleukopenia, calicivirus, rabies, and rhinotracheitis. We may also recommend more depending on your pet’s lifestyle and needs.
If your pet is a dog or cat, our vet will also advise you about spaying or neutering your pet to prevent the birth of puppies or kittens. There are a variety of health and behavioral benefits that can come with spaying or neutering your pet, including a reduced likelihood of certain cancers and a decreased desire to roam.
Get Pet Preventative Care and Emergency Vet Care from a Veterinarian Near You in Our Animal Hospital
Whether you're making an appointment for your pets' wellness visits or need an emergency vet, our team at Angelina Animal Hospital can skillfully care for your pets. Residents of Lufkin, TX, can be confident in trusting our team to care for their pets. Call us for an appointment today and allow us the privilege of helping you care for your pet. Call us at (936) 634-9412 for pet preventative care and emergency vet care from a veterinarian near you at our animal hospital.
