Wellness / Puppy / Kitten Exams

Pet Wellness / Puppy / Kitten Exams

Pet Wellness Programs

Rose-Rich Veterinary Clinic offers a Healthy Pet Wellness Program for pets who are under ten years of age. Pets age much faster than humans and can begin developing signs of disease that (with early detection) can be managed with proper nutrition and, in some cases, medication.

Our Healthy Pet Wellness Program recommends that pets under ten years receive the following:

Complete Physical Exam - Yearly
Annual Vaccinations (Canine) - Yearly
Annual Vaccinations (Feline) - Yearly
Fecal Test for Internal Parasites - Yearly
Heartworm Test - Yearly

Over the age of ten, pets tend to develop more extensive health problems. For early detection and treatment, we recommend the following procedures.

Our Senior Advanced Wellness Program recommends that pets over ten years receive the following:

Complete Physical Exam - Yearly
Annual Vaccinations (Canine) - Yearly
Annual Vaccinations (Feline) - Yearly
Fecal Test for Internal Parasites - Yearly
Heartworm Test - Yearly
Senior Advanced Wellness Blood Panel - Every other year
Wellness Urinalysis – Every other year

Comprehensive Physical Examination

Every year, your pet is given a comprehensive physical exam to detect any signs of changing health. The doctor examines your pet’s cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, urinary and reproductive systems, central nervous system, eyes, ears, skin, coat, mouth, teeth, gums, and weight. We strongly recommend an examination every year so that if your pet does develop any problems, we can detect them in the early stages.
Annual Vaccinations (Canine)
DHLP
An annual vaccination that helps protect your dog from four diseases: distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, and parainfluenza. These diseases are debilitating and can cause death. Most dogs will be exposed during their lifetimes.

Parvovirus
Parvovirus is a canine intestinal viral infection that results in bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and extreme depression. It is highly contagious to other dogs and life threatening.

Coronavirus
Coronavirus is a disease similar to parvovirus but less life threatening. It is recommended that puppies be vaccinated because their immune systems are not as strong as adults'.

Bordetella
An annual vaccination is given to prevent infectious tracheobronchitis (kennel cough), which is a highly contagious bacterium causing a dry, hacking cough that can persist for six or more weeks.

Canine Influenza Virus
A contagious respiratory disease that at first can look like kennel cough, but flu patients quickly become far more ill. Dogs may develop coughing, runny noses, fevers, lethargy, and reduced appetites, but not all dogs will show signs of illness.

Lyme Disease
Recommended in hunting dogs and dogs going to areas where they may be exposed to infected ticks. Lyme disease is a bacterial disease transmitted by the deer tick that affects both humans and animals. It is a very debilitating disease in dogs.

Rabies
This vaccination is required by the state government to help prevent the spread of this deadly disease in both animals and humans.

Local requirements for canine rabies:
- Rosenberg and Needville - Every year
- Other Surrounding areas - Every three years
Annual Vaccinations (Feline)
FVRCP
An annual vaccination for cats that helps protect them from three diseases: feline respiratory diseases (rhinotracheitis and calicivirus) and panleukopenia, which is known as distemper. All are highly contagious, easily transmitted between cats, and potentially fatal.

Chlamydia
A feline upper respiratory disease that is highly contagious and widespread. It is usually not fatal, but once a cat is exposed, they can have respiratory difficulties for years.

Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
A vaccination for cats to aid in the prevention of feline leukemia. This disease severely depresses the immune system so that the cat’s body can’t fight off diseases. The feline leukemia virus is a major cause of death in cats. There is no successful treatment.

Feline Leukemia / FIV Testing
Testing for feline leukemia should be done prior to vaccination as this disease can be transmitted from mother to newborn or can lay dormant in the cat for years before symptoms are present.

Rabies
This vaccination is required by the state government to help prevent the spread of this deadly disease in both animals and humans.

Local Requirements for feline rabies:
- Every year
Fecal / Stool Test

A fecal is performed to screen your pet for intestinal parasites on a yearly basis. This aids in early detection and prompt treatment of any parasite infection. A fecal will not detect tapeworm unless it is visible in the stool or on the pet. Tapeworms can appear as a long flat worm or little segments that look like flat rice. If you have seen this at home, please report it to the doctor during the pet’s examination.
Heartworm Test

Canine annual wellness programs include a blood test for evidence of heartworms. Heartworms are a dangerous but completely preventable problem.

Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis. The only known vector is the mosquito, which bites an infected animal and then transmits the larvae through a bite to your pet. The larvae mature and migrate to the heart and other important organs in the body. Left untreated, heartworms can become fatal.

Prevention is easy!

Rose-Rich carries most available heartworm prevention products and will start your puppy immediately at the first puppy visit or your adult dog after a negative heartworm test.

We require a heartworm test yearly during your pet’s annual visit if there is not a history of preventative and every other year if they routinely take their heartworm prevention. In the event that your pet has a positive heartworm test, we have treatment options available to you.
Senior Wellness Baseline Blood Test

Most veterinary practices offer blood work and urinalysis as a part of their routine screening for older patients.

Blood work is the veterinarian’s first and most important tool in evaluating patients. It is an internal view of your pets overall health. Depending on the results of the initial blood work, other diagnostic tests may be warranted to fully diagnose the extent or the cause of any abnormal findings.

Most blood work is performed in-hospital, but some tests may be performed at an outside laboratory. Rose-Rich offers in-house laboratory services for prompt results.
Senior Wellness Urinalysis

An evaluation for health or illness sometimes includes a urinalysis. Urinalysis results can give an idea of hydration and kidney function; it can also indicate inflammation or infections in the urinary tract. "Normal" results help determine health or exclude certain diseases.

A urinalysis is indicated for evaluating pets with urinary abnormalities such as increased urine production, increased urinary frequency, straining to urinate, bloody urine, or abnormal color to the urine.

This test can also be helpful in cases of unexplained fever, loss of appetite, or weight loss.

Puppy Vaccination Schedule

We give puppies their first set of vaccinations at six to eight weeks of age. Additional vaccinations are given every three to four weeks until the puppy is 16 weeks old. We then vaccinate yearly to maintain your pet’s immunity.

Vaccinations are given to prevent - not cure - disease. When your dog is injected with a vaccine, the animal’s immune system produces antibodies that work against the viruses or bacteria that cause the disease. Later, if your pet is exposed to that disease, these antibodies will help destroy those viruses or bacteria.

P1 – First Puppy Visit (6 Weeks)
- Wellness Exam - Complimentary
- DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parainfluenza)
- Fecal (test for internal parasites, worms)
- Plus heartworm preventative
If the fecal is positive for worms, your puppy will be wormed with the appropriate wormer. Charges depend on parasite detected.

Your puppy will be started on heartworm preventative on his /her first visit. Puppies grow quickly and usually require a change in dose frequently until they reach maturity.
P2 – Second Puppy Visit (9 Weeks)
- Wellness Exam - Complimentary
- DHPP - Corona (distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parainfluenza, corona)
- Bordetella (kennel cough)
- CIV Bivalent (canine flu, strains H3N2 & H3N8)
- Fecal (only if positive for parasites on the first visit)
- Plus heartworm preventative
P3 – Third Puppy Visit (12 Weeks)
- Wellness Exam - Complimentary
- DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvo, parainfluenza)
- Bordetella (kennel cough)
- CIV Bivalent Booster (canine flu, strains H3N2 & H3N8)
- Plus heartworm preventative
P4 – Fourth Puppy Visit (16 Weeks)
- Wellness Exam - Complimentary
- DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvo, parainfluenza)
- Rabies
- Plus heartworm preventative
Local Rabies Vaccination Requirements:
- Rosenberg - Every year
- Surrounding Areas - Every other year
We recommend spaying or neutering any time after the last puppy visit.

Kitten Vaccination Schedule

We give kittens their first set of vaccinations at eight weeks of age. Additional vaccinations are given every three to four weeks until the kitten is 16 weeks old. We then vaccinate yearly to maintain your pet’s immunity.

Vaccinations are given to prevent - not cure - disease. When your cat is injected with a vaccine, the animal’s immune system produces antibodies that work against the viruses or bacteria that cause the disease. Later, if your pet is exposed to that disease, these antibodies will help destroy those viruses or bacteria.

K1 – First Kitten Visit (8 Weeks)
- Wellness Exam - Complimentary
- FVRCP (rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia, which is known as distemper)
- Fecal (test for internal parasites, worms)
- FeLeuk / FIV Screen (recommended)
If the fecal is positive for worms, your kitten will be wormed with the appropriate wormer. Charges depend on parasite detected.
K2 – Second Kitten Visit (12 Weeks)
- Wellness Exam - Complimentary
- FVRCP (rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia, which is known as distemper)
- Fecal (only if positive for parasites on the first visit)
Outdoor kittens will receive a leukemia vaccination on the second and third kitten visits for an extra fee.
K3 – Third Kitten Visit (16 Weeks) for outdoor cats only
- Wellness Exam - Complimentary
- FVRCP (rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia, which is known as distemper)
- Rabies
We recommend scheduling spaying or neutering any time after this visit.