The cornerstone of our service is a complete physical examination, from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail.
We recommend a minimum of an annual exam for our younger patients, and as they reach their 'golden years' we strongly recommend semi-annual examinations so they we may be proactive rather than reactive in caring for any issues that may arise.
Our vaccination policy is completely based on the individual patient, we do not have a blanket vaccination policy. Each pet has a unique set of circumstances and because of this, each deserves a treatment plan tailored to those circumstances.
Dogs DHLPP: This is the distemper combination that we give every 3 years after the initial series. Our vaccine includes Leptospirosis as we see this infection on a fairly regular basis. Leptospirosis 4-way: We give this vaccine annually to protect against this disease. Bordetella: We use the intranasal variety of this vaccine to protect your pet against kennel cough if they will be in situations where they are at risk. Rabies: Your pet will receive a one year vaccine for their first vaccine and a three year vaccine if they have had this vaccination previously. Lyme: We carry the lyme vaccine if your pet is at risk for this disease. We do see several cases of this disease in our area each year.
Cats : Our vaccine protocols are based on the guidelines issued by the American Association of Feline Practitioners. FVRCP: This is the distemper combination that we give every 3 years after the initial series. Feline Leukemia: We use the recombinant form of this vaccine to help prevent vaccine induced sarcomas. This is an annual vaccine if your pet is at risk. Rabies: Your pet will receive a one year vaccine for their first vaccine and a three year vaccine if they have had this vaccination previously.
Ferrets: We carry both Distemper and Rabies vaccines for ferrets.
2442 North Triphammer Rd Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: (607)257-8401 Fax: (607)257-2773