RESOURCES

 

Additional Veterinary Care Resources

Spay and Neuter Services in Southwest Ohio

We do not offer spay or neuter surgeries yet, so we recommend the following low-cost clinics. Thank you for helping to prevent pet overpopulation and make healthy choices for your pet. 


We recommend for all pets to be spayed or neutered, unless there are other serious medical conditions or risks associated with surgery. Please ask your veterinarian if you have a pet with health issues and have concerns. Spaying your pet is the only way to prevent pyometra, a deadly infection in the uterus. Neutering helps prevent testicular cancer and some prostate problems in males and may reduce behavioral issues.

Full Service Veterinary Clinics

We do not yet offer services such as x-rays, ultrasounds, dentals, or surgical procedures. If your pet needs additional care beyond yearly vaccinations and testing, we recommend the following standard service clinics.

Emergency Services

If your pet has a life threatening situation requiring immediate medical attention, please visit Medvet Dayton or Care Center.

Instructional Resources

For current and future clients, we have some helpful resources below for frequently asked questions.

    1. Open the applicator. This varies by brand and may be a cut, twist, or pull cap.

    2. Part the hair of your pet behind the neck, between the shoulders.

    3. Squeeze the entire tube directly onto the skin. Do not release the squeeze until you pull the applicator away from the skin.

    4. Reward your pet for doing a great job!

    5. Do not bathe your pet for at least 24 hours after application.

    6. For best results, give medication on time every month.

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  • Getting rid of fleas is a difficult process due to the long lifecycle of a flea. Moderate to severe infestations will take months to control and require a four-step process for complete elimination:

    1. Sanitation. Thoroughly clean areas where fleas frequently breed. This includes washing bedding, rugs, and pet bedding, and thoroughly vacuuming and sweeping floors and carpeted areas along the edges of walls.

    2. Pet treatment. Every pet in the home must be treated. Thoroughly bathe pets with soap and water, then comb them with a flea comb. Pay careful attention to the face and neck regions, and the area in front of the tail. Soap will act as a gentle insecticide to kill adult fleas. Talk to your veterinarian about choosing the right flea control product for your pet.

    3. Home treatment. Begin home treatment at the same time as pet treatment. This keeps all treatments on the same timeline and helps disrupt the flea life cycle. A licensed commercial pest control applicator can help you determine which products are best for inside your home and in the yard. In general, focus outdoor treatment on shady areas and places where pets spend the most amount of time.

    4. Follow-up. Fleas have a complex life cycle. At some stages of their life cycle, they are resistant to insecticides and other flea control products. In order to get rid of fleas in all stages of the life cycle, two or more follow-up home treatments within 5-10 days after the first application are needed. Additionally, vacuuming and sanitation practices should be ongoing throughout this period to pick up all remaining eggs and juvenile fleas.

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