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Owner Resource Center

We’ve compiled some reliable resources for our clients about common pet wellness topics. If you have another wellness topic you’d like to see here please send us an e-mail and let us know!

For specific questions please reach out to us to schedule an appointment to discuss your individual pet and their needs.

Dog Vaccinations

We follow guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association for dog vaccines. Most begin at 6-8 weeks of age with boosters recommended until a puppy has reached a mature immune status (usually around 16 weeks of age). We follow state guidelines which require a rabies vaccination for all dogs over 3 months of age. Once puppyhood vaccines are complete, adult vaccines (except for rabies) are usually completed based on individual lifestyle and risk factors. We are happy to work with you to determine the best vaccination schedule for your pet. For more information, as well as a summary of the different types of vaccines available, please visit:

AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines

Request an appointment today to update your dogs’ vaccines.

Cat Vaccinations

We follow guidelines from the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Most begin at 6-8 weeks of age with boosters recommended until a kitten has reached a mature immune status (usually around 16 weeks of age). We follow state guidelines which require a rabies vaccination for all cats over 3 months of age. Once kittenhood vaccines are complete, adult vaccines (except for rabies) are usually completed based on individual lifestyle and risk factors. We are happy to work with you to determine the best vaccination schedule for your pet. For more information, as well as a summary of the different types of vaccines available, please visit:

AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines

Request an appointment today to update your cats’ vaccines.

Pet Insurance

Pet insurance works similar to human insurance in that it provides coverage to help defray the cost of veterinary medical care. Some plans cover all expenses related to veterinary care, while others cover only injury or illness. It's important to read all information associated with each pet policy as some may have exclusions to things such as breed dispositions, preexisting conditions, and certain diagnoses.

There are consumer websites that compare features and costs of pet insurance, and/or offer reviews, and you might find these helpful. Examples include: The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) and Pawlicy Advisor.

It is ultimately your decision whether or not to buy pet insurance, what coverage or plan to choose, and which company you would like to purchase from. Double H Veterinary Services does not endorse or recommend any provider over others.

Below is an alphabetical list of pet insurance companies provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA):

24PetWatch

AKC Pet Insurance​

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance

Best Friends Pet Insurance

Embrace Pet Insurance

Figo Pet Insurance

Healthy Paws

Lemonade

PetFirst Healthcare

Pets Best

Petplan

Pumpkin

PurinaCare

Trupanion

VPI

Microchips

Why microchip your pet?Accidents happen - your dog slips out of their collar, someone leave the gate open, the cat scoots out the door between your feet, your dog takes off chasing a squirrel, you name it.

Not all pets wear collars, and even more pets wear collars but do not have identification tags on them. Did you know that 1 in 3 pets will become lost during their lifetime? And 90% of them will not make it home without identification. Double H Veterinary Services recommends microchipping all dogs and cats. Microchipped pets should also wear collars with proper identification. License tags, rabies tags and personal visual identification are all components of a comprehensive pet identification program.

What is a microchip?
A microchip is a permanent, tamper-proof form of identification for your pet. It is about the size of a grain of rice, and is implanted beneath your pet’s skin between the shoulders. A microchip is not a GPS tracking device. A microchip contains a unique number (like a Social Security Number) used to identify animals that is activated when scanned by a shelter or vet. The number is used to find the owner’s contact information in a registry. This is why it is imperative that you register your microchip as soon as it is placed in your pet, or transfer ownership if you just adopted or purchased a new pet with an existing microchip. At this time, there is not a central database in the U.S. for registering microchips; each manufacturer maintains its own database. However, in 2009, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) launched their Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool, which provides a listing of the manufacturer with which the microchip's code is associated as well as if the chip information is found in participating registries. The database does not provide owner information for the microchip – the user must contact the manufacturer/database associated with that microchip.


For more information about microchipping your pet visit:

Microchips reunite pets with families

Request an appointment today to microchip your pet!

Heartworm Disease

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Fleas & Ticks

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Lab Work

Health problems could be developing in your pet without you knowing; if only they could talk to us! Early detection is key to treating all health conditions before they become worse.

Blood tests are vital because: 

🩸As your pet gets older, more health problems tend to develop (similar to humans) 

🩸Dogs age faster than humans. This means that each annual blood test is as important as ever to discover any underlying health problems.   

🩸Very similar to the importance of human blood tests, the information found about your pet’s health is invaluable. 


Some of the circumstances where your vet may recommend a blood test includes: 

🩸Your first visit at the veterinary clinic 

🩸During a semi-annual wellness exam 

🩸If your pet is acting abnormal 

🩸A ‘pre-anaesthetic blood test’ prior to a surgical procedure 

🩸Before starting new medication 

🩸To monitor pets for effects if on a long-term medication

🩸During a senior wellness exam  


How should I expect my pet to react to having their blood drawn?

Pets are individuals and each may react differently (similarly to people), some pets may not react at all while others may dislike their blood being drawn for testing. If your pet has never had blood drawn before a good comparison may be how they react to any other needle poke, such as a previous vaccination or microchip implant. When in doubt, highly rewarding delicious treats may help with a distraction for some nervous pets.

Puppy Visits

In order to set up your new puppy for lifetime success we have created a puppy informational packet filled with some basic health, training, and behavioral information, as well as what to expect with your puppy's medical visits. We know it is a lot of information, so take your time to look it over and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask!


🐾 Click here to download our New Puppy Handout

Body Condition Score (BCS) & Pet Obesity

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Nutrition Basics

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Traveling With Your Pet

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Assessing Quality of Life

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🌟Introducing our FREE 14-day Pet Treatment Sheet!

  • Do you ever lose track of your pets’ medication in their treatment plan?

  • Do you have multiple pets and forget who gets what medicine?

  • Have you ever forgotten or perhaps double-dosed your pet because there are multiple people in charge of caring for them?

  • Are you going on vacation and want to make sure your pet sitter doesn’t miss an important medication dose? 

  • Do you have a litter of puppies or kittens who are getting medicine and forget who gets what dose?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions then this Pet Treatment Sheet may be for you!

It is simple and easy to use no matter how many pets or medications you may have. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

Treatment Sheet Instructions

➡️ Pet Treatment Sheet

If you have a litter of puppies or kittens on a medication please use our FREE Litter Treatment Sheet! Treating multiple babies can be stressful and challenging as most medications are dosed based on body weight which means not every puppy/kitten in a litter will get the same dose. Take the hassle and stress out of medicating multiples by using the Litter Treatment Sheet! Simply write down the individual collar color and dose amount to keep track as you go.

➡️ Litter Treatment Sheet 

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2 Corinthians 4:6