Getting a new puppy is an exciting family event. At the Interstate Animal Clinic, we strongly encourage parents to bring new puppies in for a Comprehensive Wellness Exam within the first 24 hours but preferably PRIOR to taking a new puppy home, particularly to a household with children. Having one of our knowledgeable experienced doctors examine new puppies prior to having all the family get attached may help avoid heartache in the event that the puppy has an underlying birth defect or abnormality. Because they explore everything with their mouth, puppies are also prone to carrying intestinal parasites, some of which can be transmitted to other pets, and even people. Stopping by our office prior to taking new puppies home may help minimize those exposures. While some puppies have received boosters by breeders, kennels, or shelter personnel, just like children, puppies require a series of vaccinations done by a licensed health care professional. That first checkup visit is a great time to have our doctors assess anything the new puppy may have been given and recommend a comprehensive vaccination program to get off on the right "paw" and stay healthy.
Savings of $15
Distemper, Adeno, Parainfluenza and Parvo Viruses w/ Leptospirosis (if > 12 weeks of age)
Savings of $20
Savings of $8
Choose Your Puppy's Wellness Items Individually
By scheduling an appointment or drop off exam, you help our doctors and staff organize their day more efficiently, (barring emergencies) and we pass the savings on to you! So schedule an appointment and SAVE!
Available if you have medical problems you wish to discuss with the doctor during your wellness visit. Our loving staff will start by getting your pets Temperature, Pulse, Respiration and Weight. Then one of our experienced caring doctors will give your pet a thorough exam from nose to toes including: nose, teeth, eyes, ears, skin, coat joints, lymph nodes, heart, lungs, abdomen and body weight score. Afterwards, our doctor will discuss your pet's medical concern recommend any necessary testing or treatment and determine if they are in suitable health for vaccinations.
Coupled with an appointment - this brings the cost of an office visit down to $0! The Vitals Only Visit does not include a doctor's exam. One of our skilled staff members will get your pet's Temperature, Pulse, Respiration and Weight. This visit does not allow for prescription writing by the Doctor (other than Heartworm Preventatives), as we do have to have a Doctor's Exam recorded at least once annually to legally maintain writing prescriptions for a patient. It is ideal for pets who have recently been seen by the doctor and now only need a booster. Remember, your pet ages must faster than we do so a comprehensive wellness exam is the most important part of your pet's regular checkup.
Available if you have medical problems you wish to discuss with the doctor during your wellness visit. Our loving staff will start by getting your pets Temperature, Pulse, Respiration and Weight. Then one of our experienced caring doctors will give your pet a thorough exam from nose to toes including: nose, teeth, eyes, ears, skin, coat joints, lymph nodes, heart, lungs, abdomen and body weight score. Afterwards, our doctor will discuss your pet's medical concern recommend any necessary testing or treatment and determine if they are in suitable health for vaccinations.
Must be > 12 weeks of age. Arkansas State Law requires every pet be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian or licensed state health official
For puppies 5 weeks of age and older : Distemper, Adeno, Parainfluenza, Parvo. For puppies > 12 weeks of age - includes Leptospirosis
For puppies 5 weeks of age and older. Given annually or ever 6 months for high risk patients. Highly contagious though seldom fatal. High risk patient include those that frequently congregate at dog shows, sporting events, training or activities, dog parks, boarding kennels, groomers, obedience classes, etc.
For puppies 9 weeks of age and older. Recommended for all patients in Arkansas but highly recommended for those that live in rural areas, have frequent tick problems or spend time in the Arkansas outdoors hicking, camping, hunting or fishing.
For puppies 9 weeks of age and older. Recommended for all dogs but strongly recommended for those that frequently congregate at dog shows, sporting events, training or activities, dog parks, boarding kennels, groomers, obedience classes, etc. We carry a dual valent vaccine against two Influenza strains both H3N8 AND H3N2.
Comprehensive saline smear for protozoal parasites combined with a sedimentation and centrifuged floatation concentration exam for intestinal parasite eggs. Should be done at least once annually on all pets.
Because Arkansas is a heartworm endemic area, both indoor and outdoor dogs and cats should stay on heartworm preventative year round. Because it is a prescription product, an annual heartworm test is required to renew the prescription for dogs 6 months of age and older.
Antigen Test for adult heartworm and Antigen screen test for three tick born diseases seen in Arkansas: Ehrlichia, Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis. Available for dogs 6 months of age or older.
We strongly recommend microchiping your pet as it is the best tool for getting your pet home if it is ever lost. Microchips cannot be lost like collars or tags. Using a handheld scanner, chips can be read and identified by shelter or veterinary personnel to retrieve an individualized number which can be registered and traced back to you. We do offer a discount for doing microchips while patients are under anesthesia so while it is best to get your pet chipped before you take them home, waiting till they get spayed or neutered will save a few dollars.
