Canine Preventative Care

Eau Gallie Veterinary Hospital has a comprehensive preventative health care program for dogs. Our veterinarians will provide your pet with a vaccination schedule tailored to your pet’s specific needs, as well as a physical examination and any additional diagnostics needed to detect conditions that lead to common illnesses. We recommend that you schedule a checkup for your dog at least once a year, and once every six months for older pets.

We base our treatments on a number of different factors, including your dog’s breed, physical condition, lifestyle, and previous medical history. To ensure that we have a complete and detailed profile of your dog’s health, our exam will include blood and urine tests and internal and external parasite screenings in addition to standard immunizations. Blood work can help to diagnose heartworm, Lyme disease, viral infections, and other diseases. These conditions are best combatted through preventative medications that stop them before they are contracted. Our veterinarians will also perform dewormings, which are another important factor in maintaining your companion’s good health by preventing and/or removing parasitic infections.

In addition, we will assess your pet's weight so that we can recommend modifications in diet or exercise if necessary. Maintaining a healthy body weight is an important part of a dog’s overall health that can reduce the risk of conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, liver conditions, and more.

On the day of the appointment, we ask that you bring in a copy of your dog’s previous records, if this is your first visit with us, as well as a stool sample (ideally less than twelve hours old), and your dog on a leash or in a carrier. These appointments are also an excellent time for you to address questions about your pet’s health with our veterinarians. Please call us to schedule an appointment or request more information today.

We offer the following vaccinations for dogs.

Distemper: This is a viral disease that is easily spread through direct contact and contact with bodily fluids or contaminated food and water. Puppies are the most susceptible to the disease and also have the highest mortality rate from severe cases or complications from the disease. Vaccinations have proven to be effective, so it is important to have your puppy vaccinated. The disease can be treated if contracted, but requires quarantining your dog from other dogs for many months, and the disease can also result in some long term health problems.

Adenovirus Type 2: This virus leads to the infection commonly known as “kennel cough” in dogs. It is very contagious, and is characterized by a hacking cough and a foamy white discharge. This vaccine is required in most areas.

Bordetella: Bordetella is a bacteria that can cause kennel cough. There are bacterins available to help prevent it.

Leptospirosis: This disease brings on symptoms of fever, vomiting, loss of appetite, and depression and it could lead to chronic kidney or liver disease. Although potentially severe, this disease is very uncommon in most areas. Depending on where you live this vaccination might not be necessary.

Parvovirus: This disease is more commonly referred to as “parvo” and is one of the leading causes of viral infections in dogs. It is highly contagious and transmitted by direct or indirect contact with contaminated feces. There are cardiac and intestinal forms of the disease, both of which are fatal in most cases when left untreated. The vaccination is highly recommended and is given in a series of shots starting when the puppy is about 8 weeks old.

Coronavirus: Coronavirus is very similar to the intestinal form of parvovirus in its symptoms. It results in vomiting and diarrhea, mostly affecting puppies. The difference is that coronavirus, while still dangerous to your dog, is usually not fatal. For prevention keep your dog in clean conditions and be careful when around other dogs. Your dog can also be vaccinated for this disease, and it is usually good for their lifetime.

Lyme Disease: Lyme disease is transmitted from ticks. These small insects wooded areas and areas with tall, overgrown grass or brush. If you live in areas where these environments exist, it is smart to take proper precautions to prevent Lyme disease. If your dog does become ill with Lyme disease, you will notice that the dog will walk with a limp or favor the area where the tick has bitten it. The tick needs to be removed, and you should consult your vet for proper treatment.

Office Hours

Monday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 am - 6:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Monday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 am - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday
Closed