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This page includes information on many of the vaccinations, tests, and procedures we may suggest for your pet. If you have any questions about any of these, feel free to call the office and/or schedule an appointment.
| Click here to view the Surgical Consent Form. We suggest you review this form prior to dropping off your pet so that your family can discuss the different options. |
Click here to view the Dental Consent Form Review this form prior and the surgical consent form prior to dropping off your pet for a dental procedure. |
| Procedure/ Vaccination/Test |
Explanation | Recommended/Required for Puppies | Recommended/Required for Dogs |
| Annual/ SemiAnnual Exam |
Simple physical exams for your pet are a very essential part of preventative care. We may catch something you may not have noticed or may not have realized was of concern. | Puppies should receive an exam within a few days of obtaining your pet, any time there is an illness or concern, and if a Health Certificate for travel is required. | Older dogs should receive an annual or semi-annual exam or any time there is an illness or concern. |
| DHLP/Parvo Vaccination |
Protects your pet from the following four diseases: DISTEMPER, HEPATITIS, PARAINFLUENZA, and PARVOVIRUS. These four diseases are severely dibilitating and can cause death. | Puppies should receive two of these 2-4
weeks apart.
This vaccination will be required by most kennels, daycare facilities, and at our hospital for surgery. |
After the initial series, this vaccination
should be given annually.
This vaccination will be required by most kennels, daycare facilities, and at our hospital for surgery. |
| Bordatella | Given to dogs to prevent TRACHEOBRONCHITIS (commonly known as Kennel Cough). It is both a highly contagious airborne virus and bacterium that causes a dry, hacking cough that persist for six or more weeks. | Puppies should receive two of these 2-4
weeks apart.
This vaccination will be required by most kennels, daycare facilities, and at our hospital for surgery. |
After the initial series, this vaccination
should be given annually.
This vaccination will be required by most kennels, daycare facilities, and at our hospital for surgery. |
| Lymes | Prevents LYMES DISEASE, a very serious disease carried by ticks that can affect both pets and humans. | Puppies should receive one of these
annually.
This vaccination should be given if your pet will be in Wisconsin, Minnesota, or in forest preserves where deer are frequently seen. |
Dogs should receive one of these
annually.
This vaccination should be given if your pet will be in Wisconsin, Minnesota, or in forest preserves where deer are frequently seen. |
| Leptospirosis | Prevents LEPTOSPIROSIS. Lepto is a zoonotic disease, meaning humans and pets can catch the illness from one another. It is the leading cause of kidney failure in dogs. | Puppies should receive one of these annually. | Dogs should receive one of these annually. |
| Rabies | Protects against RABIES which can be obtained from the bite of a rabid animal or carrier. | This vaccination is required by the State
of Illinois for dogs over 4 months of age, and should receive
boosters annually.
This vaccination will be required by all kennels, daycare facilities, and at our hospital. Failure to vaccinate your dog could result in it being destroyed if it bites another person or animal. |
This vaccination is required in the State
of Illinois for all dogs. Note that un-altered animals over 1 year
of age will be assessed an additional fee by the State.
This vaccination will be required by all kennels, daycare facilities, and at our hospital. Failure to vaccinate your dog could result in it being destroyed if it bites another person or animal. |
| Heartworm Check | A simple blood test to check for the presence of heartworm microfilaria in dogs. Heartworms are fatal if untreated. They are transmitted through infected mosquitos. | Puppies who were born before frost should be tested prior to April when it is recommended they begin heartworm preventative. | It is recommended that dogs are tested prior to April before beginning monthly heartworm preventative. |
| Canine Geriatric Blood Screen |
A comprehensive blood screen that checks function of all major organs, for infection and anemia. | N/A | Recommended for dogs over 6 years of age. Same blood sample is used for a heartworm check. |
| Heartworm Preventative | As the name suggests, prevents heartworms. We carry two brands: Interceptor (prevents heartworm) and Sentinel (prevents heartworm, fleas, and intestinal parasites). Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitos and is only partially treatable if caught in time. | Should be given monthly either year-round or from April to November to puppies over 6 months of age. | Should be given monthly either year-round or from April to November. |
| Fecal Test | A semi-annual fecal test to detect intestinal parasite eggs. Deworming is very easy once the parasites are found. | Highly recommended for animals coming from communal situations, such as shelters or pet stores, and then semi-annually to determine if anything has been picked up. | Highly recommended for animals coming from communal situations, such as shelters or pet stores, and then semi-annually to determine if anything has been picked up. |
| Spay/Neuter | ALL DOGS NOT INTENDED FOR RESPONSIBLE BREEDING SHOULD BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED. Animals left unaltered have a very high risk of cancers. Also eliminates unwanted puppies, heat cycles in females and roaming/aggression in males. | This is recommended for puppies 5-6 months of age. | At any age, a dog can be spayed/neutered, but the older the patient, the more risk that is introduced. |
| Dental Cleaning | Simple procedure done with ultrasound scale to remove tartar and plaque accumulation. This can lead to Gingivitis and other infections. | Not usually required the first year. | As needed. For many dogs, once yearly. |
| Microchip | A microchip (the size of a grain of rice) is implanted under the skin. It allows your dog to be identified and returned should he be lost or stolen. | Highly recommended for all dogs. Can be easily done following spay/neuter. | Highly recommended for all dogs. Can be easily done during any other procedure requiring sedation. |
| Interocular Pressure | Tests the pressure present in the eye. Glaucoma is a painful eye disease that can cause blindness. Early detection is the best defense. | N/A | Recommended as dogs age. More prevalent in certain breeds. |
| Procedure/ Vaccination/Test |
Explaination | Recommended/Required for Puppies | Recommended/Required for Dogs |
| Annual/ SemiAnnual Exam |
Simple physical exams for your pet are a very essential part of preventative care. We may catch something you may not have noticed or may not have realized was of concern. | Kittens should receive an exam within a few days of obtaining your pet, any time there is an illness or concern, and if a Health Certificate for travel is required. | Older cats should receive an annual or semi-annual exam or any time there is an illness or concern. |
| FVRCP-C | Protects cats against diseases associated with upper respiratory infection and FELINE DISTEMPER. | Kittens should receive two of these 2-4
weeks apart.
This vaccination will be required by most boarding facilities and at our hospital for surgery. |
After the initial series, this vaccination
should be given annually.
This vaccination will be required by most boarding facilities and at our hospital for surgery. |
| FeLV | Given to cats to prevent FELINE LEUKEMIA. FeLV and its associated diseases are a major cause of death in cats. | Kittens should receive two of these 2-4
weeks apart.
A FeLV blood screen should be done prior to giving the first injection. This vaccination will be required by most boarding facilities and at our hospital for surgery. |
After the initial series, this vaccination
should be given annually.
A FeLV blood screen should be done prior to giving the first injection. This vaccination will be required by most boarding facilities and at our hospital for surgery. |
| FIP | Prevents FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS, a terminal viral disease that is difficult to diagnose. | Kittens who go outdoors should receive this vaccination annually. | Cats who go outdoors should receive this annually. |
| FIV | Mainly for outdoor cats, protects against FELINE IMMUNO-DEFICIENCY virus, which is similar to HIV in humans. | Kittens who go outdoors should receive this vaccination annually. | Cats who go outdoors should receive this annually. |
| Rabies | Protects against RABIES which can be obtained from the bite of a rabid animal or carrier. | This vaccination is required by the
State of Illinois for kittens over 4 months of age, and should
receive boosters annually.
|
This vaccination is required in the
State of Illinois for all cats. Note that un-altered animals over 1
year of age will be assessed an additional fee by the State.
This vaccination will be required by boarding facilities and at our hospital. Failure to vaccinate your cat could result in it being destroyed if it bites another person or animal. |
| FIV/FeLV Check | A simple blood test to check for the presence of FIV and FeLV in cats. | New kittens should receive this test. Outdoor kittens should receive this test annually. | New cats should receive this test. Outdoor cats should receive this test annually. |
| Feline Geriatric Blood Screen |
A comprehensive blood screen that checks function of all major organs, for infection and anemia. | N/A | Recommended for cats over 6 years of age. Checks all major organ function, presence of infection, anemia, and serious viral diseases. |
| Heartworm Preventative | As the name suggests, prevents heartworms. We carry two brands: Interceptor (prevents heartworm) and Revolution (prevents heartworm, fleas, and intestinal parasites). Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitos and treatment for cats is still only experimental. | Should be given monthly either year-round
or from April to November to kittens over 6 months of age.
Indoor and outdoor pets should receive heartworm preventative, as both are susceptible |
Should be given monthly either year-round
or from April to November.
Indoor and outdoor pets should receive heartworm preventative, as both are susceptible |
| Fecal Test | A semi-annual fecal test to detect intestinal parasite eggs. Deworming is very easy once the parasites are found. Important as some parasites can be transferred to people. | Highly recommended for animals coming from communal situations, such as shelters or pet stores, and then semi-annually to determine if anything has been picked up. | Highly recommended for animals coming from communal situations, such as shelters or pet stores, and then semi-annually to determine if anything has been picked up. |
| Spay/Neuter | ALL CATS SHOULD BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED. Animals left unaltered have a very high risk of cancers. Also eliminates unwanted kittens, heat cycles in females and roaming/aggression in males. | This is recommended for kittens 5-6 months of age. | At any age, a cat can be spayed/neutered, but the older the patient, the more risk that is introduced. |
| Dental Cleaning | Simple procedure done with ultrasound scale to remove tartar and plaque accumulation. This can lead to Gingivitis and other infections. | Not usually required the first year. | As needed. For many cats, once yearly. |
| Microchip | A microchip (the size of a grain of rice) is implanted under the skin. It allows your dog to be identified and returned should he be lost or stolen. | Highly recommended for all kittens. Can be easily done following spay/neuter. | Highly recommended for all cats. Can be easily done during any other procedure requiring sedation. |
| Interocular Pressure | Tests the pressure present in the eye. Glaucoma is a painful eye disease that can cause blindness. Early detection is the best defense. | N/A | Recommended as cats age. |
Lake Zurich Animal
Hospital
900 Winnetka Terrace
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Office: 847 - 438 - 3750
Fax: 847 - 726 - 8991