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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 |
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Animal health |

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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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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) |
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Black Bear |
7 months |
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Bat |
46-70 days |
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Beaver |
100-110 days |
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Brown Bear |
255 days |
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Cat |
63 days |
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Chimpanzee |
202 - 261 days |
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Deer |
226-238 days |
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Dog |
63 days |
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Donkey |
275 days |
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Elephant |
18-22 months |
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Ferret |
42 days |
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Fox |
52--53 days |
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Gerbil |
25 days |
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Giraffe |
475 days |
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Goat |
150 days |
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Hamster |
16 days |
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Horse |
335-342 days |
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Lion |
105-110 days |
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Llama |
331-367 days |
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Pig |
115 days |
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Rabbit |
30-31 days |
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Raccoon |
6-73 days |
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Sheep |
147 days |
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Skunk |
2.5 months |
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Squirrel |
5-6 weeks |
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Tiger |
104-112 days |
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Wolf |
63 days |
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Zebra |
12-13 months |