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Our goal is to provide you with information on common questions clients ask.  We want to arm you with as much information for you to make the best decisions for your animal’s health.   If you think of something you feel is missing—let us know

Animal health

Vaccines are health products that trigger protective immune responses in pets and prepare them to fight future infections from disease-causing agents…..

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We recommend our patients to be treated with a Heartworm Preventative.  We regularly get asked “how does my pet “get” heartworms?”   Go here to read more about Heartworms.

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Parvo is a common and serious viral disease in dogs. The virus is officially known Parvovirus.  Go here to read more about Parvo, how can you prevent your pet from contracting Parvo and what can you expect if your pet contracts Parvo.

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What is it?  How can my pet get it?  How do I prevent it?  What is this Bordetella Vaccination all about?

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Our Recommended Vaccination Schedule for both Calves and Cows. Call us today and schedule one of our vets to come to your ranch or farm!

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Our recommended vaccination schedule and maintenance program for your horse. 

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You and your pet need to be prepared for your pet’s spay or neuter surgery. All surgical procedures involve risk. Here are some things you’ll need to do to help him or her get ready.

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What to do when you pick your pet up after surgery… What should you be looking for?  When can my pet resume normal activity?  When do I feed him?  When do you know an “E-Collar” is needed?

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At RCVS, we offer a Rattlesnake Vaccine for dogs that are known to be at risk for rattlesnake bites.  This vaccine can help dogs survive and recover more quickly from rattlesnake bites.   It also can help with other snake venoms —CAN YOU SCREAM COPPERHEAD?

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Distemper is a virus that is usually fatal in small dogs. Click here to find out signs of Distemper.  Limestone County has had multiple confirmed cases.  ARM YOURSELF WITH INFORMATION! 

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We know that there are LOTS of choices!  There are Pro’s and Con’s of each!  Know them!  What are the weight limitations of them?  Are they oral or topical?  Do they treat ticks or just fleas?  What about cats? LOTS OF INFO HERE!

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Go here for some Q&A on the RCVS Boarding Program

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  You have heard it time and time again—NO TABLE SCRAPS!  But is there anything you can give your pet that is a treat?  OF COURSE!  Read here for some interesting healthy options, but also a few foods that are a WATCH OUT– STAY AWAY from!

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Animals have different Gestation Periods.  We put a few below.  These are average days and should be used as just a just a guidance.

The Holiday Season is exciting for your pet’s too!  Go here to read about warnings to be aware of this Christmas Season!

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Type of Animal

Gestation Period (AVERAGE TIME)

Black Bear

7 months

Bat

46-70 days

Beaver

100-110 days

Brown Bear

255 days

Cat

 63 days

Chimpanzee

202 - 261 days

Deer

226-238 days

Dog

63 days

Donkey

275 days

Elephant

18-22 months

Ferret

42 days

Fox

52--53 days

Gerbil

25 days

Giraffe

475 days

Goat

150 days

Hamster

16 days

Horse

335-342 days

Lion

105-110 days

Llama

331-367 days

Pig

115 days

Rabbit

30-31 days

Raccoon

6-73 days

Sheep

147 days

Skunk

2.5 months

Squirrel

5-6 weeks

Tiger

104-112 days

Wolf

63 days

Zebra

12-13 months