While important, core cat vaccinations are not officially mandatory. What is mandatory largely depends on the state, the county, and the city in which you live, as well as their respective laws. However, almost universally across America, rabies vaccination is required. All other vaccines are preventive in nature.

Yes, all kitten and cat vaccinations are necessary. They are preventive in nature. The vaccines used in veterinary medicine today are scientifically refined and cause minimal reactions. Cats were much more susceptible to severe diseases before vaccinations were available - diseases that have a 75% mortality rate. Yearly vaccinations are crucial for cat health.

The baseline diagnostic tests conducted every year include a stool sample check for internal parasites, and a blood test for heartworm disease and tick-borne diseases.

Dog wellness exams provide critical information and help us notice any abnormal findings. If there are abnormalities in the physical findings or laboratory work, we can intervene early.

A dog wellness exam typically takes between 10 to 15 minutes from start to finish.

While it's ultimately your decision, your dog relies on you for its care. Because of this, it's recommended that you take your dog to the veterinarian at least once a year.

You just need to bring your dog along with a sample of their feces if it's an annual exam. It's important for checking for internal parasites, which can be contagious to people.

During a dog wellness exam, the main thing a veterinarian looks for is abnormal physical findings through a thorough physical exam.

So far, I've never seen a chip in my career stop working. Could it happen? I suppose so, but I wouldn't be worried about that. The chips that are usually implanted are good for the lifetime of the pet.

No, no recovery period is needed. We advise not to put any pressure over where we implanted the microchip, as it can be a little tender for about the first day or so.