Should I take my new rescue dog to Petco for shots and health?

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  Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on March 12th, 2018

  Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Yes, the Vetco services will be able to take care of all Bella's vaccine needs. She will need two DHPP vaccines 3-4 weeks apart and a rabies vaccine. I would also have her heartworm tested and a stool sample checked for parasites. Have her started on heartworm and flea/tick prevention. Then we will have to determine if she is spayed or not. If she is sick you should take her to a full service Veterinarian. Below are links to the Vetco locations and services offered. I hope this helps and I wish you and Bella the very best! https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/vaccination-packages-and-prices/ https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/clinic-locations-and-schedules/

  

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  Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 22nd, 2017

  Great question! First off, I'm sorry that you recently lost your grandmother, please accept my condolences. Secondly, good on you for wanting Bella to have proper veterinary care, that's awesome! Bella will need her vaccines. These vaccines include a combination shot that protects against distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, and parainfluenza (DHPPi), and a rabies vaccine as well. I see you live in California, and rabies vaccines are required by law. You should make an appointment at the vet to have her vaccines done. While there, I also recommend having blood tests and a urinalysis done as well. These tests provide the vet with essential a survey of her organs and lets the vet know how they are functioning. She will also need a deworming treatment and flea treatment. I recommend Drontal for the deworming and Advantage or Revolution for the flea treatment. You can get both from the vet. Finally, I recommend heartworm treatment and having her test for heartworm before getting this treatment. It's always recommended to have a dog tested for heartworm before giving heartworm treatment, which is done with a blood test. I would try to have Bella seen by a vet this week for all of these things. In case you are concerned about the cost, I will give you some resources that may make affording a vet easier. I certainly hope this all helps you :-) To afford a vet: You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/

  

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  Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 23rd, 2019

  You should get Bella checked out in the next day or two. You need to make sure she has her vaccines, and is up to date on her flea, deworming, and heart worm treatment. You should also discuss spaying her with the vet.

  

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