CANINE CARE AT KINGSBROOK ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Annual wellness exams for your dog are the best way to keep your pet as healthy as possible. Bringing your dog in for regular wellness exams is the very best you can do to assure longer life and the highest quality of life for your companion.

CANINE VACCINATIONS

One of the most important components of your dog’s health care is vaccinations. However, many vaccines may neither be necessary nor prudent for your pet to receive.  At Kingsbrook Animal Hospital, we conduct a risk analysis of your pet each time they visit to determine what, if any, vaccines are needed.  Each patient’s lifestyle (based on their activities and factors such as age, breed, medical history and risk) is taken into consideration to create a plan which is tailored to your pet’s needs.  These factors may change over time, so it’s best to review your pet’s vaccination plan during each wellness exam.  We also offer alternatives to vaccines when possible, such as titers, to see if protection is still being provided from vaccines you pet has received in the past. 

PARASITE PREVENTION & CONTROL

Internal and external parasites can pose a serious health risk to both your dog and your family. During the wellness exam, our veterinarians will conduct a fecal analysis to ensure that your dog is parasite-free.  We can also give you recommendations on the safest and most effective monthly preventative medications for fleas, ticks, and heartworm disease for your dog and family.

NUTRITION & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

We will discuss your dog’s diet and weight at each exam to ensure they are getting the nutrition they need and are maintaining a healthy weight for their age and breed. It is important to review these facts as nutritional deficiencies and significant changes in weight could indicate an underlying health condition.

Recent information has given rise to concerns about feeding grain free diets. There is increasing evidence linking these diets to a form of heart disease in dogs. The FDA, Tufts University, UC Davis, CVCA and others continue research regarding these concerns. Please visit our Grain-Free Food page for more information about grain-free diets and your dog.

DENTAL EVALUATION

Kingsbrook Animal Hospital provides professional dental cleanings to help keep your dog’s teeth clean and healthy. During the dental evaluation, we will inspect your dog’s teeth and gums for tartar, plaque, tooth decay, infections, and signs of tooth weakness. We can also discuss at-home dental care, and the various methods for maintaining your dog’s oral health between cleanings. Visit our dental care page to learn more.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CANINE WELLNESS BY BROWSING THROUGH THESE LINKS:

• Aggression in Dogs – Food Bowl – (PDF)
• Aggression in Dogs – Possessive – Objects and Toys – (PDF)
• Aggression in Dogs – Territorial – (PDF)
• Anal Sac Disease in Dogs – (PDF)
• Barking in Dogs – (PDF)
• Canine Influenza – The Dog Flu – (PDF)
• Cherry Eye in Dogs – (PDF)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Dogs – (PDF)
• Coccidiosis in Dogs – (PDF)
• Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs and Cats – (PDF)
• Compulsive Disorders in Dogs – (PDF)
• Cryptorchidism in Dogs – (PDF)
• Degenerative Disc Disease in Dogs – (PDF)
• Diabetes Mellitus – Insulin Treatment in Dogs – (PDF)
• Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs – (PDF)
• Fears and Phobias in Dogs – Animals and People – (PDF)
• Fears and Phobias in Dogs – Inanimate Noises and Places – (PDF)
• Fears and Phobias in Dogs – Storms and Fireworks – Immediate Guidelines – (PDF)
• Gastritis in Dogs – (PDF)
• Giardia in Dogs – (PDF)
• Grape and Raisin Toxicity in Dogs – (PDF)
• Grass Eating in Dogs – (PDF)
• Heat Stroke in Dogs – (PDF)
• Heart Murmurs in Dogs – (PDF)
• Heartworm Disease in Dogs – (PDF)
• Helping Your Dog with Osteoarthritis – (PDF)
• Hookworm Infection in Dogs – (PDF)
• Kennel Cough or Tracheobronchitis in Dogs – (PDF)
• Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs – (PDF)
• Lenticular Sclerosis in Dogs – (PDF)
• Lick Granuloma in Dogs – (PDF)
• Living with a Deaf Dog – (PDF)
• Mange – Demodectic in Dogs – (PDF)
• Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs – (PDF)
• Motion Sickness in Dogs – (PDF)
• MRSA and Dogs – (PDF)
• MRSP and Dogs – (PDF)
• Nutrition – General Feeding Guidelines for Dogs – (PDF)
• Overweight, Obesity and Pain in Dogs- Action Steps – (PDF)
• Overweight, Obesity and Pain in Dogs- Overview – (PDF)
• Panosteitis in Dogs – (PDF)
• Roundworm Infection in Dogs – (PDF)
• Separation Anxiety in Dogs – (PDF)
• Tapeworm Infection in Dogs – (PDF)
• Travel – Airplane Travel with your Dog – (PDF)
• Urethral Incontinence in Dogs – (PDF)
• Walking Your Dog for Weight Loss – (PDF)
• Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs – (PDF)