Community Practice

Care Topics

Behavior
Diet
Feline Care
Healthy Living
Hygiene
Parasites and Zoonotic Diseases
Safety
Senior Pets
Vaccines
Weight

Everyday Care for Your Pet

Part of our goal at the VTH is to provide the best care possible to each and every patient. A very important part of your pet's health is the regular care you are able to give them at home. We'd like to provide you with some helpful information about ways you can care for and protect your pet every day.

Guidelines for parasite prevention:
As suggested by Companion Animal Parasite Council and CDC

Clean your pet's living area at least once a week. Feces should be either buried or bagged and disposed of in the trash. Pick up feces immediately whenever walking a dog in a public area.
Do not allow children to play in areas that are soiled with pet or other animal stool.
Sandboxes can be an attractive "litter box" for both domestic animals and wildlife. It is important to cover sandboxes when not in use.
Practice good personal hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and warm water after playing with your pets or other animals, after outdoor activities, and before handling food.
Teach children the importance of washing hands to prevent infection.
Teach children that it is not safe to eat dirt or soil.
Feed pets cooked or prepared food (not raw diets) and provide fresh, potable water.