Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. All currently available vaccines for horses are available to clients for use on their own animals. Trich is the slang name for Trichomoniasis infection. This is a venereal disease of cattle that is spread during breeding. If your herd is free of this disease, the only was it can affect you is by bringing in an infected animal. This is why you should only purchase virgin bulls or cows and heifers that are confirmed at least 120 days pregnant, or with calves at side. The South Dakota Animal Industry board has a very good pamphlet on this subject on its website, sd.aib.org Visit the American Veterinary Medical Association for this question and others regarding pet care: https://www.avma.org/public/petcare/pages/default.aspx Visit the American Veterinary Medical Association for this question and others regarding pet care: https://www.avma.org/public/petcare/pages/default.aspx Several of the same products are used by veterinarians and at normal retail outlets, many are not. The two main differences between purchasing them from a Visit the American Veterinary Medical Association for this question and others regarding pet care: https://www.avma.org/public/petcare/pages/default.aspx We do not make house calls for small animal patients. Farm calls can be made when owners are unable to bring in an animal, such as for a down cow, or when the owner has more animals than will fit in a trailer. Any dog can use our grooming services. They can simply have a bath or they can have a breed-specific cut. Our recommended vaccination schedule, once the puppy or kitten series of vaccinations is complete, is an annual booster for canine distemper/parvovirus combination for dogs and feline distemper combination for cats. Rabies is recommended every other year for the average animal. Those with a higher risk, such as hunting dogs or farm dogs, we recommend annual boosters. Those with very low risk, dogs that do not leave the house except on a leash, the booster can be extended to three years. See our vaccination schedule here. There is no maintenance after the chip is implanted into the dog. However, you will need to update the chip’s service company if you move or the animal has a new owner. They provide 24/7 services for questions and/or concerns. The phone is forwarded after hours to the veterinarian on call. If the veterinarian is unavailable, leave a detailed message including your full name, phone number and the nature of the emergency or question. Your call will be returned when possible.Are flea/tick products from a superstore good enough? Or do they need to come from a vet/pet store?
veterinarian and a retail outlet are the knowledge of the product and the potential adverse reactions, and often there are specials (e.g. buy three get one free) that are only available at the vet office.Load More