MALE AND FEMALE DOGS:
Can be neutered and spayed at six months
MALE AND FEMALE CATS:
Females can be spayed at four months.
Males can be neutered at four months if both testicles have descended.
If not, no later than six months (before they learn to spray!).

DOGS/PUPPIES
1. Heartworm prevention: At six weeks, then monthly, test annually.
2. DH-PPC: After six but before eight weeks, then monthly until
18 to 22 weeks, then annually.
3. DHL-PPC: At eight weeks, then monthly until 18-22 weeks,
then annually.
4. Lyme Disease: At ten weeks or older, booster 3-4 weeks later, then annually.
5. Kennel Cough: At 14 weeks, then annually.
6. Rabies: At sixteen weeks, booster 1 year later, then every three years.

CATS/KITTENS
1. PRC (Intranasal): At four weeks, then annually.....or...
2. PRC (Injection): At six weeks, monthly to sixteen weeks, then annually.
3. Leukemia Vaccine: At ten weeks, booster 3-4 weeks later, then annually.
4. Rabies: At twelve weeks, booster one year later, then every three years.
5. F.I.P.: At sixteen weeks, booster 3-4 weeks later, then annually.
6. Virus testing: Leukemia, recommended annually.
Feline Aids: Recommended annually.
For more information on the diseases/conditions these vaccines are for,
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PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-INCIDENCE AREA FOR RABIES,
YOUR VET MAY RECOMMEND ANNUAL VACCINES FOR YOUR PETS.

FLEAS - DOGS & CATS
ADVANTAGE - Begin at eight weeks, use once a month.
FRONTLINE - Begin at twelve weeks, use once a month.
PROGRAM - Begin at six weeks, use once a month.
PROGRAM INJECTION - Begin at six months, use every six months.

INTESTINAL WORMS - DOGS & CATS
Recommended every six months for indoor/outdoor animals.
Indoor cats: once a year.
Note: Most worms come from fleas, so flea control is crucial.
Outdoor cats will also acquire worms from eating rodents.

DIET & NUTRITION
The truth of the matter is, unless they get a lot of human foods on the side,
our pets usually have a better diet than we do. Most commercially sold
foods are said to be "Nutritionally Complete", but remember,
in dog or cat food, as with anything else, you get what you pay for!
If they're selling it for less, they're probably using cheaper components...
that's business...
Vets typically sell quality foods, as do some pet and pet supply stores.
There are a couple of criteria to watch for:

For Dogs: Ash content should not be more than 5.5% (.055)
For Cats: Magnesium content should not be more than 1.0% (.010)
If the food package doesn't give you those stats, don't buy the food!

For a list of "Preferred" cat foods,
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Be careful not to overfeed your pet...especially if you have "free-feeding" cats.
If you have a four-legged fatso in your house......how 'bout some.....

EXERCISE
All living things need exercise. Even trees get exercise...bending in the wind!
So get up...move...take your dog...make time for this every day!
If you have an indoor cat, make sure they have toys to play with...and....
make sure they use them !
Just like you (OK, OK...and me!), lack of exercise can contribute to a
state of mediocre health.....
On the other hand, a good diet and even moderate exercise can help all
of us lead longer, happier, and healthier lives.

If you're not willing to be concerned about all of the above
with regard to your pets...maybe you shouldn't have pets.
Remember, these animals are completely dependent on their
humans for everything!

Especially for some of the most needed ingredients of all....