At Ridgemont Animal Hospital, we focus on preventive care to keep common diseases and disorders from occurring in the first place.
Cat and dog vaccinations combined with regular wellness exams and parasite prevention form the foundation of your animal's routine healthcare.
Preventive care provides your pet with the best chance at a long, healthy life. Our team will work with you to create a custom preventive care plan tailored to your cat or dog's unique needs.
Current cat and dog vaccinations are crucial when it comes to protecting your companion from a range of contagious, often serious, diseases. Having your pet spayed or neutered not only prevents the birth of unwanted litters, but can also help to protect your pet against some serious forms of cancer. These common surgical procedures may prevent unwanted behaviors such as howling, scooting, roaming, and animal aggression.
In their first year, kittens need the following shots to protect them from serious diseases.
While the following are not kitten vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from a number of health issues, and therefore fall under the preventive health care umbrella.
In their first year of life, puppies need these shots to protect them from dangerous diseases.
Although the following are not puppy vaccinations, spaying, neutering, and microchipping help protect your dog from a number of health issues, and therefore fall under the preventive health care umbrella.
Parasites pose a serious health threat to people and animals in the Rochester area. Parasites can threaten the life of your cat or dog, and in some cases can even be transmitted to other people or pets living in your household if left untreated. Our parasite prevention products can help protect your dog or cat from the following common parasites:
Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds and mammals. Fleas can quickly spread throughout your household if left untreated.
These external parasites consume the blood of mammals and are responsible for the spread of a number of serious conditions in pets and people.
Tiny, highly contagious ear mites reside in the ear canals of dogs, cats, and other mammals. These parasites continuously reproduce throughout their lifespan.
This thread-like parasitic roundworm is spread through mosquito bites and makes its home in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of infected animals.
These parasites live in the digestive tract of cats and dogs where they feed on the pet's blood. Hookworms can lead to anemia and other serious conditions.
This parasitic worm lives in the intestine and feeds on partially digested contents in the intestines. This parasite can rob your pet of vital nutrients necessary to stay healthy.
Tapeworms are spread through the ingestion of infected fleas during grooming. These hook-like parasitic worms live and grow in your pet's intestines.
Whipworms are spread through the ingestion of soil that has been in contact with an infected dog's feces. Whipworms pose a serious health risk to dogs.
Ridgemont Animal Hospital is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of Rochester companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.