General Wellness

Spays and Neuters

• Spay/Neuter Your Pet
• SpayUSA
• Trap, Neuter, & Return (TNR)
• Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return (TNVR)

Declawing Your Cat

• Declawing of Domestic Cats
• Declawing cats: Far worse than a manicure

Alternatives:

1) Scratching Posts

– Place many posts throughout different positions in the house

– Utilize twine, carpet, cardboard

– Use catnip to encourage scratching

2) Nail Caps

3) Feliway

http://www.feliway.com/

4) Discourage areas they like to scratch on

– Double sided tape

– Aluminum foil

– Cover furniture

– Keep nails trimmed

5) Reduce Stress – discuss option with your vet

Lyme

• Lyme Disease: A Pet Owner’s Guide
• 7 Myths About Lyme Disease

Heartworm

• Heartworm Guidelines
• Pet Owner Resources
• Keep the Worms Out of Your Pet’s Heart! The Facts about Heartworm Disease

Vaccines

• First-Year Puppy Vaccinations; A Complete Guide
• Vaccinations for Your Pet
• Feline Vaccines: Benefits and Risks

Rabies

• Rabies and Your Pet
• https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/pets/index.html
• https://www.americanhumane.org/fact-sheet/rabies-facts-prevention-tips/
• https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/prevention/animals.html

Dental Care

• A healthy pet starts with a healthy mouth
• Pet Dental Care
• AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats