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GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION

PRODUCTS FOR YOUR COMPANION ANIMAL

COMPANION ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

Wellness Exams

Our pets age much faster than humans, so to catch early signs of disease or illness, pets should be examined on a yearly basis. Some animals that have chronic conditions should be seen on a more regular basis, twice a year or more. There are many diseases that are common and harmful to your pet. Thankfully many are preventable. Remember that some diseases and parasites can be carried into your house on your hands, shoes and clothing. Rodents, wild animals and other domestic animals can also carry these diseases. Even if your pet is not in contact with other animals he or she is still at risk. Talk with your veterinarian and fill out our risk assessment to help determine your pet’s vaccination schedule.

Each visit, your animal will receive an exam. During this exam, the veterinarian will listen to your pet’s heart and lungs. Eyes, ears, teeth, legs, chest, and abdomen are checked for any abnormalities. Please bring a fresh stool sample from your pet to your appointment to check microscopically for intestinal parasites. Any questions you have can be discussed, including but not limited to: nutrition, dental care, spaying/neutering, behavior, lump/bumps, and parasites.

Please be sure to mention if your pet has not been feeling well, has had any changes in consumption of water or food, changes in elimination habits (accidents in the house, more frequent trips outside) any difficulty with exercise, or anything else that seems different about your pet. These signs could indicate an underlying disease.

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Canine Core Vaccinations

DHPP Vaccine

Distemper, Hepatitis (Adenovirus 2), Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus

Distemper

A virus of dogs, wolves, coyotes, raccoons, and other mammals. Distemper is highly contagious and easily spread through contaminated objects and the air, much like the common cold in humans. If your dog comes in contact with an infected dog or where an infected dog has been, he is at risk. Humans cannot contract distemper, however this virus can be fatal in dogs.

Distemper can cause:

  • Mild upper respiratory problems (coughing, runny nose and eyes)
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Seizures
  • Death

Depending on the severity of the disease, hospitalization may occur to treat the symptoms of Distemper.

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Hepatitis (Adenovirus 2)

Also potentially fatal, this virus attacks major organs. The liver, kidneys, eyes, and other internal organs can be permanently damaged. Your dog can become infected if exposed to a dog with hepatitis. This form of hepatitis is not transmissible to humans.

Hepatitis can cause:

  • “Kennel cough” or infectious tracheobronchitis
  • High fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Increase thirst
  • Bloody diarrhea

Depending on the severity of the disease, hospitalization may occur to treat the symptoms of Hepatitis.

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Parainfluenza

Also a virus, however, parainfluenza causes severe upper respiratory infections that can lead to pneumonia. It is considered one of many viruses that cause “kennel cough”. This disease is not transmissible to humans.

Parainfluenza can cause:

  • Fever
  • Nasal discharge
  • Harsh, nonproductive cough

Depending on the severity of the disease, hospitalization may occur to treat the symptoms of Parainfluenza.

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Parvovirus

Another highly contagious virus. Parvovirus attacks intestinal linings of dogs as well as lymph tissue and bone marrow. Puppies are especially susceptible to this often-fatal disease. After being shed in feces this virus lives in the environment for weeks, even years, possibly infecting other animals. This disease is not transmissible to humans.

Parvovirus can cause:

  • Severe diarrhea
  • Severe vomiting
  • Dehydration
  • Shock
  • Death

Depending on the severity of the disease, hospitalization may occur to treat the symptoms of Parvovirus.

Which Dogs Should Be Vaccinated With DHPP?

Ask Your Veterinarian Before Vaccinating If:

  • Your dog has had a previous allergic reaction to DHPP
  • Your dog is pregnant or lactating (nursing)
  • Your dog is ill
  • Your dog has been previously diagnosed with a disease or disorder

How Can I Learn More?

Talk with one of our veterinarians today!

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“Kennel Cough” Vaccine

What Is “Kennel Cough”?

“Kennel Cough”, or Infectious Tracheobronchitis, is an upper respiratory infection, similar to whooping cough in humans. Various viruses and bacteria combine together cause “kennel cough”. It is very contagious to dogs, but is not transmissible to humans. “Kennel cough” can be self-limiting (the disease runs its course without any aid), or may require treatment with antibiotics or antitussives (anti-coughing medication).

“Kennel Cough” can cause:

  • Coughing
  • Gagging
  • Pneumonia

Who Should Be Vaccinated For “Kennel Cough”?

  • Dogs who frequent dog parks
  • Dogs who are kenneled for boarding
  • Dogs who frequent groomers
  • Dogs in multi-dog households
  • Dogs with unsupervised access to outdoors (free roaming dogs)

Ask Your Veterinarian Before Vaccinating If:

  • Your dog has had a previous allergic reaction to the bordetella vaccine or other vaccines
  • Your dog is pregnant or lactating (nursing)
  • Your dog is ill
  • Your dog has been previously diagnosed with a disease or disorder

How Can I Learn More?

Talk with one of our veterinarians today!

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Rabies Vaccine

What is Rabies?

Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals. This virus is spread through saliva, typically when an animal bites another animal or a human. Bats, skunks, foxes and raccoons are the most common carriers of the Rabies virus.

Rabies can cause:

  • Behavior changes
  • Restlessness
  • Excitability
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Excessive salivation (drool)
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Convulsions
  • Paralysis
  • Death

Who Should Be Vaccinated For Rabies?

State law requires the following for dogs:

  • All puppies should be vaccinated for rabies between 4 and 5 months of age
  • Adult dogs should have a booster one year after the initial vaccine and then boostered every 3 years after that

Cedarburg City Ordinances require both dogs and cats to be vaccinated for rabies

  • Both cats and dogs should receive their first rabies vaccination before 5 months of age
  • Adult dogs and cats should receive a booster within one year after the initial rabies vaccine (followed by boosters every three years)

Rabies vaccination is required to license an animal with the city (Licensing is required in the city of Cedarburg.)

Ask Your Veterinarian Before Vaccinating If:

  • Your dog has had a previous allergic reaction to the rabies vaccine, or other vaccines
  • Your dog is pregnant or lactating (nursing)
  • Your dog is ill
  • Your dog has been previously diagnosed with a disease or disorder

How Can I Learn More?

Talk with one of our veterinarians today!

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Feline Core Vaccinations

FVRCP

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, and Chlamydia Psittaci

Rhinotracheitis

A herpes virus that attacks eyes, nasal passages and the trachea (windpipe) in cats. Transmission occurs from direct contact with an infected cat or contact with bodily secretions (discharge from eyes, nose or mouth) of infected cats. Contaminated objects, like clothes, shoes, and unwashed hands can also spread Rhinotracheitis. Adult cats infected with Rhinotracheitis can suffer from chronic sneezing. Humans cannot contract Rhinotracheitis.

Rhinotracheitis can cause:

  • Sneezing
  • Coughing
  • Runny eyes
  • Loss of appetite
  • Secondary bacterial infections
  • Pneumonia
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Calicivirus

A virus that causes mild to serious upper respiratory illnesses. Direct contact with an infected cat or inhalation of the virus are the typical means of transmission. Contact with contaminated objects can also cause infection. Recovered cats may shed the virus for weeks or even years. Humans cannot be infected with Calicivirus. The original Calicivirus has mutated into a new strain. The new virus is called Virulent Systemic Feline Calicivirus. It is not covered by the annual FVRCP vaccination.

Calicivirus can cause:

  • Runny eyes and nose
  • Sneezing
  • Depression
  • Poor appetite
  • Ulcers on mouth and hard palate
  • Excessive salivation (drooling)
  • Death
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Panleukopenia

Another potentially deadly disease that can be spread by direct contact or bodily secretions, especially feces. This virus is very hardy and can live in the environment for a long time. Panleukopenia can be passed to offspring while still in the uterus, causing birth defects. Panleukopenia is not transmissible to humans.

Panleukopenia can cause:

  • Fever
  • Lack of appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Dehydration
  • Depression
  • Secondary Pneumonia
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Chlamydia Psittaci

A bacteria like organism that can infect many species, including humans. While there are many strains of Chlamydia Psittaci, none infect dogs. It is spread through direct contact with an infected animal, typically through discharge from the eyes.

Chlamydia Psittaci can cause:

  • Swollen, irritated eyes
  • Discharge from the eye
  • Upper respiratory illness
  • Blisters around the eye

Which Cats Should Be Vaccinated With FVRCP?

  • Adult cats should receive a booster yearly
  • Kittens 6 weeks or older should receive a series of 3 boosters 2-4 weeks apart
  • Any adult cat without a history of vaccination should receive a series of 2 boosters and then receive yearly boosters

Ask Your Veterinarian Before Vaccinating If:

  • Your cat has had a previous allergic reaction to FVRCP
  • Your cat is pregnant or lactating (nursing)
  • Your cat is ill
  • Your cat has been previously diagnosed with a disease or disorder

How Can I Learn More?

Talk with one of our veterinarians today!

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Virulent Systemic Feline Calicivirus (VS-FCV) “Calici”

What is Virulent Systemic Feline Calicivirus(VS-FCV)?

Virulent Systemic Feline Calicivirus is a new deadly mutation of the traditional Calicivirus, which is vaccinated for in FVRCP. The vaccine for FVRCP does not cover this new strain. VS-FVC is highly contagious, and can be spread by hair, dander and bodily secretions. This virus can also contaminate clothes, food dishes and other objects. Although VS-FCV is not contagious to humans, people can spread it to other cats on hands and clothes.

Calicivirus can cause:

  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Eye inflammation
  • Ulcers in the mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • High fever
  • Swelling on face and legs
  • Skin lesions
  • Nasal ulcers
  • Organ failure
  • Death

Who Should Be Vaccinated For VS-FCV?

  • Free roaming or outdoor cats
  • Cats who will be boarded at facility with other cats
  • Multiple cat households
  • Any cat who may have contact with a Calici positive cat

Ask Your Veterinarian Before Vaccinating If:

  • Your cat has had a previous allergic reaction to the Calici vaccine or other vaccines
  • Your cat is pregnant or lactating (nursing)
  • Your cat is ill
  • Your cat has been previously diagnosed with a disease or disorder

How Can I Learn More?

Talk with one of our veterinarians today!

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Rabies Vaccine

What is Rabies?

Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals. This virus is spread through saliva, typically when an animal bites another animal or a human. Bats, skunks, foxes and raccoons are the most common carriers of the Rabies virus.

Rabies can cause:

  • Behavior changes
  • Restlessness
  • Excitability
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Excessive salivation (drool)
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Convulsions
  • Paralysis
  • Death

Who Should Be Vaccinated For Rabies?

Cedarburg City Ordinances require both dogs and cats to be vaccinated for rabies

  • Both cats and dogs should receive their first rabies vaccination before 5 months of age
  • Adult dogs and cats should receive a booster within one year after the initial rabies vaccine (followed by boosters every three years)

Rabies vaccination is required to license an animal with the city (Licensing is required in the city of Cedarburg.)

Ask Your Veterinarian Before Vaccinating If:

  • Your cat has had a previous allergic reaction to the rabies vaccine, or other vaccines
  • Your cat is pregnant or lactating (nursing)
  • Your cat is ill
  • Your cat has been previously diagnosed with a disease or disorder

How Can I Learn More?

Talk with one of our veterinarians today!

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Canine Non-Core Vaccinations

Leptospirosis Vaccine

Leptospirosis - A bacteria commonly found in stagnant water, moist soils, and recreational waters. This bacterium is shed in urine from infected animals. The disease can be transmitted to humans and animals through drinking or swimming in urine contaminated waters. Open sores or mucus membranes (nose, mouth, eyes) allow this bacteria to enter the bloodstream.

Leptospirosis can cause:

  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Weakness or depression
  • Yellowing (jaundice) of the ears, gums and whites of eyes

Depending on the severity of the disease, hospitalization may occur to treat the symptoms of Leptospirosis.

Who should be vaccinated for Leptospirosis?

  • Hunting Dogs
  • Dogs that drink from or are exposed to stagnant water (puddles, ponds, etc.)
  • Dogs that live in areas where wildlife is present

Ask Your Veterinarian Before Vaccinating If:

  • Your dog has had a previous allergic reaction to the Leptospirosis vaccine
  • Your dog is pregnant or lactating (nursing)
  • Your dog is ill
  • Your dog has been previously diagnosed with a disease or disorder
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Lyme Vaccine

What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease, or Borreliosis, can affect most wild and domestic animals including cats and dogs. Lyme can also affect humans. Carriers of this disease include white-tailed deer and mice. Lyme disease is a bacteria that is transmitted by ticks, usually Ixodes Scapularis more commonly known as the deer tick. A tick must be attached in order to transmit Lyme disease.

Lyme disease can cause:

  • Vague symptoms, sometimes hard to observe
  • Rash
  • Fever
  • Joint swelling and pain
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Alternating limb lameness

Who Should Be Vaccinated For Lyme Disease?

  • Puppies who will be exposed to ticks at some point in their lives
  • Hunting dogs
  • If your dog frequents the upper Northeast, or upper Midwest (Northern Wisconsin)
  • Dogs in areas where ticks are prevalent (woods, fields, parks or areas with tall grass)
  • Adult dogs that have ever had a tick attached in previous years

Ask Your Veterinarian Before Vaccinating If:

  • Your dog has had a previous allergic reaction to the Lyme vaccine or other vaccines
  • Your dog is pregnant or lactating (nursing)
  • Your dog is ill
  • Your dog has been previously diagnosed with a disease or disorder
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Feline Non-Core Vaccinations

Feline Leukemia Vaccine

What is Feline Leukemia? Feline leukemia, or FeLK, is a virus spread by body excretions, which only affects cats. The most common form of infection is bite wounds, but can be spread between cats by sharing food and water dishes, litter boxes and from a mother cat to her young through milk. FeLK is not transmissible to humans. Symptons will vary depending on the cat. Luckily, there is a blood test to determine if your kitten has been exposed.

Feline Leukemia can cause:

  • Anemia
  • Fever
  • Enlargement of Lymph nodes
  • Excessive urination
  • Excessive thirst
  • Jaundice (yellowing of nose, ears and eyes)
  • Lethargy
  • Loss of appetite
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Death

Who Should Be Vaccinated For Feline Leukemia?

  • Cats that are allowed outside or free roaming cats
  • Cats in a household with a Feline Leukemia positive cat
  • Multiple cat households
  • Any cat who may have contact with a Feline Leukemia positive cat

Ask Your Veterinarian Before Vaccinating If:

  • Your cat has had a previous allergic reaction to the FeLK vaccine or other vaccines
  • Your cat is pregnant or lactating (nursing)
  • Your cat is ill
  • Your cat has been previously diagnosed with a disease or disorder
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis

What is Feline Infectious Peritonitis? Feline Infectious Peritonitis, or FIP, is another potentially deadly virus. FIP is spread primarily through contact with an infected cat, either oral or nasally. FIP can be very difficult to diagnose, and may require a blood test sent to an outside laboratory.

FIP can cause:

  • Abdominal swelling
  • Fever
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Eye Lesions
  • Jaundice (yellowing of eyes and ears)
  • Lethargy
  • Neurological abnormalities (loss of coordination)
  • Death

Who Should Be Vaccinated for FIP?

  • Free roaming or outdoor cats
  • Cats in a household with a FIP positive cat
  • Multiple cat households
  • Any cat who may have contact with a FIP positive cat

Ask Your Veterinarian Before Vaccinating If:

  • Your cat has had a previous allergic reaction to the FIP vaccine or other vaccines
  • Your cat is pregnant or lactating (nursing)
  • Your cat is ill
  • Your cat has been previously diagnosed with a disease or disorder
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Elective and Non-Elective Surgeries

The doctors at the Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic complete surgical procedures 5 days a week in our well-equipped operating suite complete with modern monitoring devices.  A physical exam is completed and preanesthetic blood work is evaluated prior to the procedures to help determine your pet's health status before anesthesia.  To ensure the best care possible, a certified veterinary technician closely monitors patients during surgery and keeps them comfortable during recovery.  Surgical services we offer range from routine procedures such as spays, neuters, laser declawing, dewclaw removal, and lump removals, to more involved procedures like Cesarian sections, bladder stone removal and ACL Repair.  For most surgeries, doctors can use the surgical laser versus scalpel blade for incisions.  In order to decrease the risk of passing infectious diseases, all hospitalized patients are required to have proper vaccinations (cats require FVRCP and Calici, and dogs require Distemper, Bordetella and Rabies vaccination).

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Radiography (X-rays)

During an x-ray, a picture of the internal organs is taken on film using a form of radiation. Typically radiographs are taken when an animal is sick or injured, but for older patients baseline radiographs are beneficial for detecting changes in the organs when follow up radiographs are taken at a later date. Dense objects show up white, while gas and air show up black on the film. Taking a radiograph of an animal is low stress for most animals. Pets are gently restrained, usually on their sides and then on their backs, while the radiographs are taken. Some animals will need to be sedated or anesthetized for radiographs. Orthopedic radiographs (such as hips, elbows or knees and specifically PennHIP and OFA radiographs also) are taken under sedation so the animal is completely relaxed, allowing better view of the joints. 

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Dentistry

Since pets need dental care too, we provide dental services for the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease.  Our professional dental procedures may include ultrasonic scaling, polishing, fluoride treatment, Oravet™ application, extractions, epulis removal, canine dental vaccinations, and more.  A physical exam is completed and preanesthetic blood work is evaluated prior to the procedures to help determine your pet's health status before anesthesia.  We team with each individual owner and patient find the best ways to prevent dental disease from progressing, which involves brushing the teeth, offering dental specific treats or food, and dental rinses.

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Laser Surgeries

For your pet’s surgery, we offer the option of using the surgical laser as a replacement of a scalpel blade for most surgeries.  When the doctor uses the surgical laser to make incisions, sealing to the nerves and blood vessels occur which results in decreased pain, bleeding and inflammation.  Less pain means a quicker recovery time for your companion.

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Therapeutic Laser Treatment

In addition to our other available pain management options, the Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic now has a Class IV therapy laser. This innovative treatment is not surgery, nor is it a medication. A beam of light carrying photons is sent into the area being treated. These photons are absorbed by injured cells, which then become stimulated, resulting in an increase in metabolism. This produces a natural anti-inflammatory response. When circulation is increased in injured areas, the patient heals faster and feels less pain. Therapy laser sessions are painless and safe, and some patients will relax completely during treatment. Therapy lasers can be used to treat a variety of conditions: arthritis, ear and skin conditions, trauma injuries, gingivitis/periodontal disease and any inflammatory condition. Basically, this therapeutic laser is used to reduce inflammation, reduce pain and improve quality of life. For more information, consult with one of our veterinarians.

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In-House Laboratory Services

Our extensive laboratory allows our doctors access to same-day results, which means treatment for your pet can begin sooner.  We offer a variety of testing such as urinalysis, intestinal parasite detection, external parasite detection, bacterial culturing, cytology, and more. We can process blood tests such as feline leukemia, feline immunodeficiency virus, canine and feline heartworm disease, tick born diseases, and organ function screens (including preanesthetic bloodwork).

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Outside Laboratory Services

Even though we have the ability to perform many diagnostic tests right in the clinic, some laboratory samples need to be analyzed by clinical pathology specialists.  The Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic has the opportunity to work with multiple outside laboratories in the United States, and we have great trust in these laboratories to provide fast and accurate results. Some examples of tests that can be sent to these laboratories include histopathology on tissue biopsies and mass removals, full blood panels, dog breed testing, rabies testing, and more.

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In-House Pharmacy

If your pet has been diagnosed with an ailment needing prescription medication, we have an on-site pharmacy that supplies most pharmaceuticals necessary for treatment.

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Microchip Implantation

Sometimes pets wander away from home, but fortunately microchips can help them return to their family.  A microchip is a very small device that is placed under the pet’s skin above their shoulder blades, a non-surgical procedure that can be performed right in the exam room at an appointment. For more information on resQ microchips, please call the clinic or visit http://resq.petparents.com.


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Exotic Animal / Pocket Pet Care

The Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic not only works with cats and dogs (as well as large animals like cows, goats and llamas) but also does routine and some sick care for exotic animals. Pets like hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, ferrets, lizards, turtles and hedgehogs are a few of the species that Dr. Brewer likes to work with. Routine care can include physical exams, nail trims, vaccinations (for ferrets), and teeth trims.  We also have informational handouts on general care for these little critters.

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Breed Test for Dogs – Wisdom Panel™ MX

A new test has been released that analyzes dog DNA to determine a dog’s heritage. By running a Wisdom Panel on your mixed breed dog, we can not only be able to tell what breeds make your dog’s unique appearance, but can give additional genetic information in regards to disease and behavior.  The Wisdom panel is a blood based test that currently can detect 157 AKC recognized breeds. Upon receiving results, you will also receive a breakdown of breed traits and behaviors.

For more information, please visit www.wisdompanel.com.

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OFA and Penn Hip Radiographs

What is OFA/Penn HIP?

Both organizations are not for profit groups dedicated to reducing the occurrence of Canine Hip Dysplasia- CHD (Excessive wear and tear of the joint, eventually leading to the development of arthritis).

What is the difference between OFA and Penn HIP?

OFA radiographs are taken to evaluate how well the hip joint conforms. This radiograph is taken of the pelvis, from abdomen (belly) down to the back.
Penn HIP- The radiographs that are taken are used to measure how much laxity (how much movement or play) is in the hip joint.  In the first view, the femoral heads are pushed into the joint socket. The second view the hips are pushed down and out with a special device. Neither position causes damage or discomfort.

What happens during a radiograph taken for hip evaluation?

For both OFA and Penn HIP evaluations, dogs must be completely relaxed and for the comfort and safety of everyone involved dogs must be sedated or anesthetized.  Both evaluate an extended view, with the legs pulled out straight to evaluate for any existing arthritis. OFA measurements are made from this radiograph, where Penn HIP measures off the procedure described above.

What are the benefits for me to evaluate my dog’s hips?

By evaluating your dog’s hips at an early age (2 years old for OFA, as young as 16 weeks for Penn HIP) we can predict susceptibility to developing hip dysplasia and the development of arthritis at a later age. It is especially important to evaluate dogs that will potentially be bred to help decrease the occurrence of hip dysplasia in future generations.

Where can I find more information?

Visit OFA at www.offa.org. Visit Penn HIP at www.pennhip.org

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Basic Grooming

The Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic provides basic grooming services for pets that do not need a trip to a full service groomer.  Grooming procedures we offer include nail trimming, anal gland expression, ear depilation (plucking ears), ear cleaning and shaving matts.  For some pets, clipping matts from their coat can be difficult depending on cooperation of the patient.  You may have the option of a sedated shave based on the pet’s current medical status.  Please call the clinic to discuss this option.

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Parasite Prevention and Treatment

Internal and external parasites can be a big annoyance for pets and their owners.  With the help of the Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic, your pet can receive diagnosis, treatment and prevention for many parasites.