Preventive Care

The adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure applies well to preventive veterinary care for pets. Ensuring your pet receives the care needed to avoid significant health issues saves money, reduces potential pet pain, and helps your pet live longer. If you are looking for a vet near you and live in or near Austin, TX, contact our caring team at Dessau Veterinary Clinic to schedule a convenient appointment.

Your pet needs regular care that uses veterinary medicine's advances to support a healthier and longer life by preventing some diseases and minimizing the impact of others. The following are critical components in a preventive care plan for pets.

The critical component of the preventive care plan is the regular wellness visit. Pets should have an exam yearly or more, depending on their age and condition. Kittens, puppies, and seniors need more frequent veterinary visits, but all pets benefit from a physical exam, testing, and trained observation provided by our veterinarians and animal hospital staff.

The wellness exam also allows the delivery of other core elements of the preventive care plan, so scheduling your pet's exam is vital.

By law, dogs and cats in Texas must receive the rabies vaccine by four months of age, and other vaccines are recommended based on your pet's lifestyle and exposure to risks. After receiving their initial vaccines, pets should receive boosters during the annual exam.

Keeping pet’s pest- and parasite-free is your responsibility. Medications are essential to prevent heartworm, and collars or powders that keep fleas and ticks off your pet. Still, if your pet becomes infected, it should receive appropriate treatment and ongoing monitoring of infections and infestations using blood tests and urinalysis. Regular pest prevention is critical to stopping serious infections and diseases.

Even pets that receive excellent oral care at home need an annual comprehensive dental exam, X-rays, and teeth cleanings. We can provide these services.

Spayed or neutered pets are less prone to cancers, diseases, and exhibit fewer behaviors that lead to harm.

Helping your pet maintain an appropriate weight through proper nutrition reduces the risk of arthritis, obesity, and other chronic conditions.

The Dessau Veterinary Clinic is the vet near you for Austin, TX, pet owners. Call us today at (512) 339-3177 or use our online appointment form to schedule an appointment with our veterinarians. We want to be your partner in keeping your furry friend healthy.