At Countryside Animal Hospital when want to provide your animals with the best of care throughout their lives. To get them started we offer comprehensive Puppy and Kitten Wellness Plans.

The puppy and kitten wellness plans put the entire Countryside health care team at your disposal in order to help you raise your new puppy or kitten. One significant benefit of the plans is that our staff is readily available to answer questions on routine puppy and kitten problems. No question is too small for us to answer when it comes to your pet’s health. The puppy and kitten wellness plans include the vaccinations and services, we recommend, to give you the peace of mind that your new puppy or kitten will grow up to be as healthy as possible.

During the routine visits, included in the puppy and kitten wellness plans, we will administer the recommended vaccinations, provide you with instructions and advice on nutrition, training and behavior, and offer you other information that will enable you to enjoy raising your new pet.

Note that the puppy and kitten wellness plans entitle you to receive a discount on the spaying or neutering of your puppy or kitten.

Professional advice on correcting problems early is extremely important. We want you to feel comfortable calling Countryside for advice and answers to your questions when you have concerns about your puppy or kitten.

When it comes to raising your new puppy or kitten, the Countryside wellness plans make our staff a part of your team.

Pet Housing
and
Day Care:

When business or pleasure requires you to leave home, we have the solution for you and your pet. Countryside's pet housing facilities include:

• Specially built separate rooms for cats and dogs, featuring cat cottages
• A comfortable, clean, secure, air conditioned environment
• Multiple exercise walks for dogs, on a leash, in a fenced yard
• Veterinary supervision
• Administration of required medications, injections, and treatments for special needs patients
• Attention to special dietary requirements
• Grooming and bathing available on site
• Peace of mind knowing that your pet is being cared for by professionals who will treat them as part of the family

Prescription for a Lifetime of Health

Aging is a natural process of all living things. Recent scientific and medical advances are allowing people and pets to live not just longer, but healthier lives. It is important to recognize the important milestones in your pet’s life and the impact these life stages have on health. By providing preventive care and recognizing diseases before they become irreversible, we can often prevent or reduce the irreversible and often debilitating consequences.

The following is a chart depicting the most common age-related changes and our recommended Preventive care. These changes and recommendations will vary from pet to pet. Our staff will guide you and your pet through the years. Remember, it’s not just about Life Span – it’s about Health Span! Let us help your pet enjoy the longest possible Health Span. It’s a Great Time to be a Pet!

Age in Years

Life Stage

Expected Changes and
Potential Diseases

Common Conditions and Recommended Preventive Care and Testing

0-1

Puppyhood
Kittenhood

*Behavior training optimal at 2-8   
  months
*Sexual maturity occurs at 6-12 months
*Skeletal maturity at 8-12 months
*Congenital defects and infectious 
  diseases are primary health concerns

*Puppyhood and Kittenhood immunizations
*Intestinal parasite exams
*Spaying/Neutering at 4-6 months
*Monthly heartworm & flea preventive
*Home dental care
*Appropriate growth diet based on breed

1-6

Adulthood

*Peak athletic ability
*Highest incidence of unintentional
  injuries (trauma) and heartworm
  disease occurs in adulthood
*Over two thirds (67%) of adult pets
  will develop periodontal or gum
  disease

*Annual physical examination
*Immunizations based on lifestyle
*Annual heartworm disease testing
*Annual intestinal parasite exam
*Basic blood and urine tests even years
*Monthly heartworm & flea preventive
*Home dental care and professional cleanings
*Adult diet based on breed

7-10

Senior

*Weight increase and shift from muscle
   to fat tissues often occurs due to
   overfeeding and decreased aerobic
   activity
*Graying of hair coat
*Heart, kidney, thyroid & liver disease
*Diabetes mellitus (type 2 diabetes)
*Osteoarthritis affects at least 20% of
  all senior pets

*Bi-annual physical examinations
*Immunizations based on lifestyle
*Annual senior blood tests and urinalysis
*Annual intestinal parasite exam
*Thyroid disease testing at years 8 and 10
*Monthly heartworm & flea preventive
*Home dental care
*Senior diet based on lifestyle and needs

11-15

Senior Prime

*Senior changes accelerate with higher
  incidences of heart, thyroid and
  kidney disease
*Decreased immune system
*Over 30% develop osteoarthritis
*Begin bi-annual cancer checks

*Bi-annual physical examinations
*Annual complete blood cell count (CBC),
  organ system tests (serum chemistries), and
  thyroid disease testing and urinalysis
*Immunizations based on lifestyle
*Annual intestinal parasite exam
*Monthly heartworm & flea preventive
*Home dental care

15-25

Super Senior

*Most super seniors will develop at
  least one age-related condition
*Over 50% develop osteoarthritis
*Cancer incidence increases

*Bi-annual physical examination, blood and   
  urine tests every 3-12 months based on
  doctor’s recommendations and individual
  needs
*Immunizations based on lifestyle
*Annual intestinal parasite exam
*Monthly heartworm & flea preventive

Use these guidelines to help your pet live the longest, happiest and healthiest life possible. Embrace the unique and special bond between you and your pet family member. More years equals more hugs!