Smith Animal Clinic

An annual physical examination and a tailored vaccination program for your pet is the most effective preventative health care you can provide your pet. Many dangerous and life-threatening diseases can be safely and effective prevented with vaccinations. DAPP (Distemper/Adenovirus/Parainfluenza/Parvovirus) begin at age six to eight weeks, then a booster every four weeks until at or older than four months of age.

We recommend that you bring your pet in twice a year for a wellness visit and needed vaccinations. A heartworm test, which is a blood test, is required each year in order to purchase heartworm preventative and to insure that your pet does not have heartworm disease. Giving heartworm preventive to a pet that has this disease is dangerous to the pet.

Pets suffer the same diseases and problems that we associate with human senior citizens: arthritis, mobility limitations, chronic pain, and cognitive dysfunction. We're experienced in caring for elder pets, including end of life support. We can recommend diet and supplements, as well as exercise to limit your pet's discomfort and extend quality of life. Contact us for more information.

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three. Ignoring oral and dental care can contribute to more than bad breath-pets can develop serious heart, lung and kidney problems. Smith Animal Clinic veterinarians will perform dental exams and expertly clean your pet's teeth and extract diseased teeth. We can show you how to brush your pet's teeth as well!

With radiographic (x-ray) and onsite laboratory capabilities for many of the tests our patients require, we can often diagnose and begin at treatment plan before your pet leaves Smith Animal Clinic. Smith Animal Clinic veterinarians have years of experience in treating ill and injured animals, as well as performing elective procedures.