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ONE FREE VACCINATION AND
FREE NAIL TRIM
WITH ANY SPAY OR NEUTER.
EXAM AND PRE-ANESTHETIC BLOOD TESTING IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SURGERY BEING PERFORMED.
AN ESTIMATE WILL BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF YOUR PET'S EXAM
Expires 12/15/2010
***PRINT AND BRING THIS PAGE TO YOUR PET'S PRE-SURGICAL EXAM TO
RECEIVE YOUR PET'S FREE VACCINATION AND NAIL TRIM
Our clients are great! We appreciate your referral of family and friends.
For every referral you make, a $15 credit (no cash value) will be applied to your account at the end of the month. Please let everyone that you refer to Caring Hearts know to put your name on the new client questionnaire. Where it asks: "How did you hear about us?" If they do not mention your name you will not be given a credit.
Referring 10 people can equal $150 for your pet's next visit!
Tell anyone you refer to be sure to write your name on their client information sheet at their first visit!
YOUR PET COUNTS ON YOU TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT!
YOU ARE THEIR VOICE! WE WILL LISTEN! 480-545-8921
You have a new dog or cat. We will take good care of your baby!
What do you do now? Your new pet will need:
- Annual health exams until age 8.
- Vaccination booster series immediately and then appropriate vaccinations as needed based on your pet’s lifestyle.
- Heartworm preventative and appropriate parasite check.
- Keep coat clean and brushed, nails trimmed, and feed quality food.
- Provide shelter if your pet is outside. Be sure to have plenty of water and shade available at all times.
- Start a behavior class. You are never too old to learn what your pet needs you to know.
- Spay or Neuter your pet around 6-8 months of age. Too many animals are killed every year because they could not find a home! **SEE ABOVE FOR SAVINGS ON SPAY OR NEUTER!
- Flip their lip...notice any stains, bad breath, blood or tooth loss ***SEE DENTAL CARE SAVINGS ON THIS WEBSITE!
Your pet’s happiness and quality of life will depend on you. When your pet turns 3 years of age do all that you were doing the first 12 months of their life plus;
- Have one of our doctors check their teeth. Schedule their first annual routine teeth cleaning.
- Don’t wait for annual exams. Watch for limping, lethargy, confusion, panting, excessive drinking, weight gain or loss, check eyes, ears or nose for discharge, look for changes in stools or urination. Make an appointment for an exam if you notice any of the above or feel like your pet is not acting "normal". Pets cannot verbally communicate their medical issues. Pets communicate through behavior changes. We encourage you to watch your pet's behavior and seek medical advice for any concerns you may have regarding any changes you notice.
- Feel for lumps and bumps. Your pet will love to be touched. Stroking your pet has been proven to help reduce your blood pressure as well. So relax and enjoy the unconditional love your pet will provide while you are checking the health of their skin and coat.
- By age 8 a dog is almost 50 years old. Your pet is now officially entering the senior years.
YOUR SENIOR PET'S MEDICAL NEEDS HAVE CHANGED.
WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING FOR SENIOR PETS:
We recommend a physical exam every 6 months for pets over the age of 8 or 9. We require an exam every 6 months for pets 10 years of age and older. Waiting for a problem that you can recognize may mean you may have waited too long to stop or delay a preventable disease process. Disease prevention is always best when possible. Remember your pet cannot tell you they do not feel good.
- Your pet may become less active. Reduce their food intake to avoid obesity. Watch those love treats. Obesity is a big health risk. You can love your pet too much by giving treats that are fattening.
- Arthritis presents as stiffness or debilitation, lagging behind on walks and difficulty climbing steps. Catching it early can help relieve your pet’s pain allowing them to enjoy a better quality of life. Medication may be needed to help your pet remain active.
- Body Temperature changes. Keep them warmer or cooler as the weather indicates.
- Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) manifests itself as confusion, disorientation, or decreased activity. Medication for CCD can help improve your pet’s quality of life.
From age 8-15 a dog will age over 25 years.
As an owner, you can help your pet age gracefully and improve their quality of life with appropriate
medical and physical care combined with proper diet and exercise.
DON'T KNOW WHEN YOUR PET NEEDS A DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY? THE INFORMATION BELOW WILL HELP.
WATCH FOR SIGNS OF A PROBLEM *Call us 480-545-8921 if you notice any of the symptoms listed below.
Weight loss or weight gain Repeated vomiting
Diarrhea lasting over 3 days Open scabs or sores
Lameness lasting 5 days or more Increase of abdomen size
Persistent coughing or gagging (dog) Seizures
Heavy breathing at rest (cat) Excessive panting
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