Preventative medicine is often an area in animal medicine that is undervalued and underutilized by pet owners.The old adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is so very true. Annual wellness visits for your dog or cat, yearly screening tests for intestinal parasites and blood borne parasites or infectious agents, and routine vaccinations and flea and tick control and heartworm prevention should all be a part of a good pet owner’s habit.
When you bring your pet to Dr. Rankin for a wellness checkup he will visit with you about your pet’s history and about any problems you have encountered or behavioral changes you have seen in your pet since your last visit. He will examine your pet for anything that may be a sign of a disease and do any necessary blood work to screen for diseases to make sure your pet stays healthy and happy. Dr. Rankin will discuss your pets nutrition with you and suggest any changes if need be.
Dr. Rankin will also check for evidence of internal and external parasites that are so very common in Oklahoma. Worms, fleas, and ticks not only compromise your pet’s health but also are detrimental to your pet’s happiness. Fleas, ticks, and mosquitos are carriers for many blood borne diseases that can be fatal to your dog or cat and require a laboratory workup to diagnose.
In your pets wellness check Dr. Rankin will also examine your pet’s teeth and oral cavity. Proper prophylactic dentistry is a must to keep your pet healthy. Teeth that are loose or covered in tartar greatly impact your pet’s health now and in the future. If tartar is allowed to build up, the teeth will become loose and the gums will become inflamed which allows bacteria into your pet’s blood stream and the bacteria can lodge on your pet’s heart valves leading to heart disease latter on in life. Not to mention, the food that gets trapped in the loose teeth that cause bad breath as it decays. Dr.Rankin will recommend cleaning as necessary as well as recommendations on extractions.
It seems like every day we hear of new diseases and emerging threats to your pet’s health. Dr. Rankin stays abreast any emerging diseases that your pet should be checked for and any new vaccinations that are available for these diseases. Call and schedule your wellness visit today.
Preventative medicine is often an area in animal medicine that is undervalued and underutilized by pet owners.The old adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is so very true. Annual wellness visits for your dog or cat, yearly screening tests for intestinal parasites and blood borne parasites or infectious agents, and routine vaccinations and flea and tick control and heartworm prevention should all be a part of a good pet owner’s habit.
When you bring your pet to Dr. Rankin for a wellness checkup he will visit with you about your pet’s history and about any problems you have encountered or behavioral changes you have seen in your pet since your last visit. He will examine your pet for anything that may be a sign of a disease and do any necessary blood work to screen for diseases to make sure your pet stays healthy and happy. Dr. Rankin will discuss your pets nutrition with you and suggest any changes if need be.
Dr. Rankin will also check for evidence of internal and external parasites that are so very common in Oklahoma. Worms, fleas, and ticks not only compromise your pet’s health but also are detrimental to your pet’s happiness. Fleas, ticks, and mosquitos are carriers for many blood borne diseases that can be fatal to your dog or cat and require a laboratory workup to diagnose.
In your pets wellness check Dr. Rankin will also examine your pet’s teeth and oral cavity. Proper prophylactic dentistry is a must to keep your pet healthy. Teeth that are loose or covered in tartar greatly impact your pet’s health now and in the future. If tartar is allowed to build up, the teeth will become loose and the gums will become inflamed which allows bacteria into your pet’s blood stream and the bacteria can lodge on your pet’s heart valves leading to heart disease latter on in life. Not to mention, the food that gets trapped in the loose teeth that cause bad breath as it decays. Dr.Rankin will recommend cleaning as necessary as well as recommendations on extractions.
It seems like every day we hear of new diseases and emerging threats to your pet’s health. Dr. Rankin stays abreast any emerging diseases that your pet should be checked for and any new vaccinations that are available for these diseases. Call and schedule your wellness visit today.