Helping Cats & Dogs Live Their Best Life with Pet Exams in Plymouth Meeting, PA
At The Village Vets Plymouth Meeting, we believe that consistent pet exams are a critical part of your pet’s healthcare plan. Seeing your pet on a regular basis helps us better understand their baseline health, so we can catch problems earlier and address them faster, too. Plus, pet exams allow us to connect more deeply with you so we can help you make the best decisions for your pet’s health care based on their unique needs and your abilities. Is your pet due for their annual vet visit? Schedule a wellness appointment today.
The Trouble with Ticks in Plymouth Meeting, PA
In Pennsylvania and the greater New England area, ticks are a big concern for us and our pets because we have a high concentration of those that can transmit Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused primarily by the deer tick, or sometimes called the black-legged tick. This disease can cause life-limiting issues for your pet, and can affect your human family, too! The best treatment is prevention—we highly recommend tick prevention all year-round for dogs and cats. For some dogs at greater risk, like hunting dogs, we’ll also recommend the Lyme disease vaccine for an extra layer of protection. Your veterinarian will help you decide on the best parasite prevention for your pet so they stay protected from ticks, fleas, heartworms, and more!