Welcome to Healthy Paws Client Education Center

Our goals in developing this page include:

   Providing our clients with understandable, accurate, and current  veterinary medical information 

   Encourage clients to learn about their pet's medical conditions, treatment options, and long-term prognosis 

   Give clients the information they need to make the BEST medical decision for their pets and their family situation                             

What is Preventative Care and why is it important? 

• Canine Vaccines
• Feline Vaccines
• Parasite Control- ticks, fleas, mites, GI worms
• Heartworm disease & prevention
• Importance of Laboratory screening
• Health benefits of spaying / neutering your pet

What are the diseases common to pets and humans?

• Lyme disease
• Leptospirosis
• West Nile Virus
• Rabies
• Toxoplasmosis
• Giardia
• Hookworm
• Tapeworm
• Roundworm (Toxacara)
• Ringworm (Dermatophytosis)
• Cat Scratch Disease / fever

Browse all zoonotic diseases via CDC website

The PURR & GRRR

Healthy Paws quarterly newsletter featuring:

Medical topics 
Veterinary industry news 
Community news / events 
Pet care tips 
New hospital services or products

 

 Beware of the internet...   Although there are many reputable websites, there are also many with outdated or anecdotal information and a few with incorrect information.  To ensure our clients get the most accurate and relevant veterinary information, we have compiled a list of recommended web sites. 

  Visit External Links page or browse top sites listed below. 

• VeterinaryPartner.com -Up to date animal health information 
• Heartworm Society  -All about about heartworm disease, prevention, treatment, prevalence
• Lyme disease in pets -Centers for Disease Control
• Dogsandticks.com  -Great site about ticks, tick prevention & diseases they carry

• Companion Animal Parasite Council Guidelines   -Great information about parasites, pets, and their families

See our Pet Insurance page for facts about insurance for our furry friends!