{"id":142802,"date":"2025-03-19T02:23:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T02:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/animal\/spring-pet-checkups-what-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T02:23:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T02:23:04","slug":"spring-pet-checkups-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=142802","title":{"rendered":"Spring pet checkups: What you need to know!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spring is here! With that comes more outdoor time with our furry friends, which also means it\u2019s time to plan a visit to their veterinarian for a spring checkup. It is important your animal companions are up to date heading into this new season to keep them safe and healthy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What spring pet checkups can look like<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:427,&quot;335559739&quot;:213}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beyond vaccinations, additional health care during a routine checkup may include a dental examination, clipping nails, testing for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/blog\/commonly-asked-questions-about-heartworm-in-dogs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">heartworm<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and\/or resuming a heartworm prevention program. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/blog\/fleas-and-ticks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flea and tick prevention<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is also important.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The veterinarian may also want to assess your animal\u2019s overall health, such as body condition. It\u2019s also a great opportunity to mention any behaviour your furry family member has exhibited that you have questions about. This could be a change in activity level, decreased alertness, persistent scratching of a body part \u2013 anything that may be unusual for your animal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vaccinations are the key to prevention<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:427,&quot;335559739&quot;:213}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your animal will be exposed to other animals on a regular basis (such as in a dog park or boarding kennel), you may want to consider additional preventative vaccinations or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/blog\/fleas\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">flea control<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are a variety of diseases that companion animals can be vaccinated against. Vaccines have been proven to be the simplest, safest and most effective way of protecting our furry friend from disease. Your veterinarian will be able to determine which vaccines are necessary for your animal. Your geographic location and your furry family member\u2019s exposure to wildlife and other domestic animals can impact their risk and are factored into a veterinarian\u2019s recommendations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Routine care for a happy, healthy future<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:427,&quot;335559739&quot;:213}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is important to note that preventative health care is the best kind of health care. Avoiding or delaying routine veterinary checks or vaccines could cause major health problems down the road, as well as extremely costly emergency vet care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A useful tool is to have a record of your animal\u2019s health care, which includes a list of vaccinations as well as dates administered, any trips to the vets and any illnesses or medications prescribed by your veterinarian. It can be also helpful to keep track of your animal\u2019s weight and current diet, as the information can be extremely helpful down the road if your furry friend becomes ill.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is very important to have a health care routine for your animal to keep them happy and healthy for years to come. If your furry friend hasn\u2019t been to their veterinarian recently, now is the time to make an appointment. Preventative health care is important, and your furry friend will thank you for it!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If this information was helpful, please help us continue to educate about pet health and well-being by making a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.ontariospca.ca\/site\/Donation2?4501.donation=form1&amp;df_id=4501&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;set.SingleDesignee=1441&amp;s_src=Website&amp;s_subsrc=DonateBtn&amp;utm_eventcategory=Website&amp;utm_eventaction=blog&amp;utm_eventlabel=blogpost\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">donation<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> As a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society depends on the generosity of donors to change the lives of animals in need.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is here! 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