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What is puppy and kitten wellness care? Puppy and kitten wellness care is a planned schedule of prevention services and products needed to protect your new family addition from disease and parasites. It gives your puppy or kitten the best start possible and every chance to have a long and healthy life. At St. Mary’s Veterinary Hospital, we provide these wellness care services over a 3 visit period at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age. Puppy and kitten wellness care includes the following:
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- Physical examinations
- Fecal examinations & dewormings
- Feline leukemia & FIV testing for kittens
- Vaccination
- Initiation of heartworm prevention, flea & tick prevention and home dental care
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What vaccinations are needed for puppies?
DHPP |
Protects against distemper, hepatitis (liver disease), parainfluenza (respiratory disease) and parvo (very deadly GI disease in puppies). Given in a series of 3 vaccinations at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age. Re-vaccination due a year later. Considered a core vaccination |
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Leptosporosis |
Protects against 4 forms of this sometimes deadly disease that affects the liver and kidneys. It can be transmitted to humans. Our area is high risk for this disease. Given in a series of 2 vaccinations at 12 and 16 weeks of age. Then due a year later. |
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Lyme |
Protects against this tick borne disease that affects the joints, kidneys, nervous system and heart. Causes severe pain and lameness. Our area is high risk (heavy tick population). Given in a series of 2 vaccinations at 12 and 16 weeks of age. Then due a year later. |
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Bordetella / Parainfluenza |
Protects against several forms of respiratory infection (kennel cough). Needed for puppies that are boarded, groomed or encounter other dogs. Therefore, most puppies need it. Given in a series of 2 vaccinations at 8 and 12 of age. Then due a year later. |
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Corona |
Protects against puppy viral diarrhea. Given in a series of 2 vaccinations at 8 and 12 weeks of age. No further vaccination needed. |
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Rabies |
Protects against this deadly viral disease that attacks the nervous system. Can be transmitted to humans. Given at 16 weeks of age. Then due a year later. Required by state law. Considered a core vaccination. |
What vaccinations are needed for kittens?
Before vaccination, feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus testing should be done to ensure the kitten does not carry these viruses. Both are eventually fatal. |
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FVRCP |
Protects against the highly contagious respiratory diseases rhinotracheitis and calici virus and panleukopenia (distemper). Given in a series of 3 vaccinations at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age. Re-vaccination due a year later. Considered a core vaccination. |
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Feline Leukemia (FELV) |
This deadly virus suppresses your kitten’s immune system leading to fatal infections or cancer. Needed for kittens that go outside, sit on porches or in open windows, have owners exposed to other cats (carry virus home) and in multi-cat households. Given in a series of 2 vaccinations at 12 and 16 weeks of age. Then due a year later. Most kittens should receive it. |
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FIV |
Protects against feline immunodeficiency virus which is similar to human AIDS. Transmitted through bite wounds. Needed for kittens that go outside, especially fighters, and in already positive FIV households. Given in a series of 3 vaccinations at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age. Then due a year later. |
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FIP |
Protects against deadly feline infectious peritonitis that damages multiple organ systems. Needed for kittens in multi-cat households. Given in a series of 2 vaccinations at 16 and 20 weeks of age. Then due a year later. Corona virus testing is recommended before vaccination. |
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Rabies |
Protects against this deadly viral disease that attacks the nervous system. Can be transmitted to humans. Given at 16 weeks of age. Then due a year later. Required by state law. Considered a core vaccination. |
Why so many shots? Puppies are born with maternal antibodies that initially interfere with the development of the needed immunity given by these vaccines. This interference can continue until the puppy is 16 weeks old. Therefore, the initial vaccinations must be “boostered” to fully protect the puppy.
What is parasite protection?
Intestinal Parasites
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Most puppies and kittens are born with roundworms and can also acquire hookworms from their mother’s milk. In addition, they are susceptible to hookworms, whipworms (dogs only), tapeworms, giardia and coccidia which are very common in their environment. Intestinal parasite infection in puppies and kittens can be fatal. Roundworms, hookworms, giardia and tapeworms can be transmitted from your puppy or kitten to you and your family. Protection is provided by Fecal Examination and needed de-worming at the 8 and 12 week old wellness visits. |
Heartworm Disease
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This fatal disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and inhabits the heart and lungs of infected puppies and kittens. Chronic coughing and breathing difficulty occur. It t is a serious problem in our area. Protection is provided for puppies by starting your puppy on prevention medication at the 8 week old wellness visit. If not started by 20 weeks, a heartworm test is required to ensure the puppy is heartworm free before the prevention can be given. Protection is provided for kittens by starting your kitten on prevention medication at the 16 week old wellness visit. Prevention should be given year round. |
Fleas and Ticks
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Fleas and ticks are widespread in Southern MD. The blood loss caused by a severe flea infestation in a young puppy or kitten can be fatal. Ticks can transmit disease such as Lyme and Ehrlichia to you, your family, your puppy and possibly to your kitten. Prevention medication is the only protection against them. We apply 1 FREE dose of the monthly topical product Advantix (for puppies) and Advantage (for kittens) at the 8 week old wellness visit. Advantage protects against fleas. Advantix protects against both fleas and ticks. Purchase a year’s supply and save 20%! |
Puppies and kittens have teeth too! Don’t forget that your puppy or kitten has teeth that need to be cared for as do your own. Dental disease affects up to 80% of the adult pet population. But your puppy or kitten does not need to be part of this statistic if you begin home dental care during your puppy’s or kitten’s first months to prevent plaque and tartar build up that eventually cause periodontal (gum) disease. We offer a number of home care products: Hills Teeth diet, C.E.T. Chews, C.E.T. Oral Rinse, C.E.T. Toothpaste, Oxyfresh Oral Hygiene Solution, and Oravet Barrier Sealant. All these products help to reduce plaque and tartar formation on the teeth to prevent dental disease. |
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Why spay or neuter? Tragically, millions of unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized each year. Therefore, if you love pets, the kindest thing you can do for puppies or kittens is to have your own spayed or neutered. Generally performed at about 5 to 6 months of age, spaying or neutering also reduces the risk of your puppy or kitten developing cancer and other serious diseases in adulthood. It will also keep your puppy healthier and reduce unwanted behaviors such as roaming, inappropriate elimination and mounting.
What is microchipping? Microchipping is the insertion of a permanent identification chip under the skin in case of accidental separation. All pets should be microchipped to guarantee a safe return home. |
Kitten Wellness Package
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For kittens up to 14 weeks of age, the services in the Kitten Wellness Schedule below may be purchased as a single unit package called the “Kitten Wellness Package”. The bolded brown FIV and FIP services are NOT included in the package. This package provides you a substantial savings and your kitten the needed protection from disease and parasites.
Package Costs and Savings
Cost to individually purchase the services $434.18
Cost of Kitten Wellness Package $265.00
Savings to you $169.18
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Package Payment Options
Option 1: At 1visit, 1payment of $265.00
Option 2: Payment of $95.00 at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd visit for a total of $285.00
20% Off Within 6 Months of 1st Visit
FELV and FIV testing
FIV and FIP vaccination series
Spay or alter surgery
ID microchipping
Kitten Wellness Schedule
8 Weeks of Age Wellness Exam |
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12 Weeks of Age Wellness Exam |
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FELV test FIV test |
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1st Feline leukemia vaccination |
1st FVRCP vaccination |
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2nd FVRCP vaccination |
1st FIV vaccination |
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2nd FIV vaccination |
1st Stool test |
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2nd Stool test |
Deworming |
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ID microchipping explained |
Flea & tick prevention explained
Get FREE dose of Advantage |
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Nail trim and ear cleaning |
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16 Weeks of Age Wellness Exam |
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1st FIP vaccination |
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2nd Feline leukemia vaccination |
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3rd FVRCP vaccination |
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3rd FIV vaccination |
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Rabies vaccination |
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Home dental care explained
Get OraVet sealant gel applied |
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Heartworm prevention explained
Get 6 month supply of prevention |
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Hospital tour (only with package) |
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Puppy Wellness Package
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For puppies up to 14 weeks of age, the services in the Puppy Wellness Schedule below can be purchased as a single unit package called the “Puppy Wellness Package”. The bolded brown items in the schedule are obtained only when this package is purchased. This package provides you a substantial savings and your puppy FULL protection from disease and parasites.
Package Costs and Savings
Cost to individually purchase the services $426.67
Cost of Puppy Wellness Package $275.00
Savings to you $151.67
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Package Payment Options
Option 1: At 1visit, 1payment of $275.00
Option 2: Payment of $98.00 at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd visit for a total of $294.00
20% Off Within 6 Months of 1st Visit
ID microchipping
Spay or alter surgery
Puppy Wellness Schedule
8 Weeks of Age Wellness Exam |
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12 Weeks of Age Wellness Exam |
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1st DHPP vaccination |
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1st Leptosporosis vaccination |
1st Corona vaccination |
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1st Lyme vaccination |
1st Bordetella vaccination |
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2nd DHPP vaccination |
1st Stool test |
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2nd Corona vaccination |
De-worming |
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2nd Bordetella vaccination |
Flea / tick prevention explained
Get FREE dose of Advantix |
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2nd Stool test |
Heartworm prevention explained
Get 1st dose of prevention |
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Get 2nd dose of heartworm prevention |
Nail trim and ear cleaning |
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16 Weeks of Age Wellness Exam |
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2nd Leptosporosis vaccination. |
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2nd Lyme vaccination |
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3rd DHPP vaccination |
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Rabies vaccination |
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ID microchipping explained |
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Home dental care explained
Get OraVet sealant gel applied |
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Get 20% off 6 month supply of heartworm prevention at this visit |
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Get a hospital tour |
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