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Brooklyn, NY 11236
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Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 6:30pm
Sunday: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Emergency Hotline Open Till Mid Night Every Day
Kittens and puppies are mostly susceptible to parasites as well as dogs and cats. Fleas, ear mites and intestinal worms can be detected and treated. We offer preventative programs for both species. Anemia may result in young kittens and puppies infested with fleas. This can also result in flea allergies. Fleas also carry tapeworms. Animals with ear mites will scratch to alleviate the itching which can cause damage to the ears as well as causing secondary arterial infections. Ascarids can threaten young and debilitated animals and can be aquired soon after birth. They also pose a health threat to humans who handle them and touch their eyes and mouths, which can lead to blindness. Hookworms can be found in pets prior to birth. Early detection and treatment ensures a healthy start to life. Ringworm is caused by fungal infection and can also infect humans. Heartworm is spread by infected mosquitoes and can easily be prevented by flood testing followed by preventive heartworm medication.
Vaccinations - build immunity to disease. The healthier your pet, the better he can respond to vaccinations and fight off illness. Cats are susceptible to various viral infections such as FeLV (feline leukemia), FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) and FIV (feline AIDS). Testing your kitten at 8 weeks of age and again at 6 months of age (especially in multi-pet households) and then vaccinating all felines in the house will ensure that they will not become infected by other cats who are. Parvovirus in dogs is a particularly lethal virus and can be avoided by properly vaccinating your pet before exposing him to the outside environment.
Dentistry (dental prophylaxis) and proper dental care lessen the chance of organ damage due to poor dental hygiene leading to bad teeth and gums. Schedule a dental visit once a year to keep your pet healthy.
Neutering and spaying keeps pets healthy. It has been found that spaying cats and dogs before one year of age dramatically lessens the chance of breast tumors (about 90%) as well as utering infections (pyometra) in females; and neutering males lessens the chances of testicular/prostate cancer.
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