Veterinary Links

Compliments of Bay County Animal Control
Veterinarian clinics in Bay County - Alphabetically listed 

GENERAL CARE:

• HEARTWORM
  • Dogs should be blood tested for heartworm once a year.
  • Dogs should be on a heartworm preventative as prescribed by your veterinarian.
    
    
• INTESTINAL PARASITES
  • Yearly fecal checks by your veterinarian are recommended.
    
    
• FEEDING
  • Try to use a name brand product.
  • Bag feeding recommendations are almost always 25-30% over ideal.
    
    
• DENTAL CARE
  • Daily to weekly brushing is recommended.
  • Dentistry as needed.
  • Hard food - chew toys -  NO BONES!
    

VACCINATIONS:

• DOGS:
  • Start at 5-6 weeks of age.
  • Vaccine should include Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, and Coronavirus.
  • Should be repeated at 3 to 4 week intervals until the pup/kitten is 17 to 18 weeks of age or older, then on an annual basis.
  • Rabies vaccination at 3 - 4 months boostered as suggested by your veterinarian.
  • Required by Law to be rabies vaccinated and licensed.
    
    
• CATS:
  • Start at 6 weeks of age.
  • Vaccine should include Feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia.
  • Should be repeated at 3 to 4 week intervals until 14 weeks of age or older, then on an annual basis.
  • Leukemia vaccines (series of 2) are usually given at the last two kitten vaccinations, then yearly.  It is recommended to test for leukemia before vaccinations program is started.
  • Rabies vaccination at 3 - 4 months boostered as suggested by your veterinarian.
  • Required by Law to be rabies vaccinated and licensed.
    
    
• FERRETS
  • Vaccinate against canine distemper every 3 to 4 weeks until 14 weeks of age and then annually.
  • Vaccinate against rabies by 12 weeks of age, then every year as  Required by Law.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:

Great Lakes Pet Emergencies:  (989) 752-1960
Poison Control Center (MI):  1-800-764-7661
(TTY - for Deaf Only):  1-800-356-3232
National Poison Control Center:  (900) 443-0000

BAY COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL & SHELTER
LIVINGSTON, BAY CITY, MI  48708
(989) 894-0679

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