FACC

The Frankfort Animal Care Center

FAQs
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"Where's my mommy?"

(Most frequently asked questions):

Do pets have allergies?
YES! Not all pets will experience allergies, but a large percentage
does especially during the summer months. If the allergies are caught
in the first stage of symptoms, we can usually treat them with different
medications. Some pets will require allergy injections, special foods,
or regular medicated baths. We can help you determine the degree
of your pets allergies by doing a physical exam when you notice
your pet suffering from the summer itch.

Can my family get sick from the diseases
or viruses my pet can carry?
On the most part the answer to that question is no. Most viruses are
host specific. This means a cat virus will be contagious between
cats and so on with all other species. There are such things like
sarcoptic mange and ringworm that can be contagious
between humans and their pets. With proper hygiene,
most can be prevented.

When should I start heartworm preventative
and flea control?
Our clinic recommends year round heartworm preventative.
This eliminates the need to rush the pet in during the months
of March and April to be tested. If you give you pet
Heartguard all year you are able to test at any point
during that year. It is a full proof way of ensuring that you
don't fall into the summer months with out keeping
your pets protected against those pesky mosquitoes.
As far as flea control goes we believe you should start your
pets during the months of March/April and go through
the first good frost (usually October/November).

"What's a Rabies shot?"

How often does my pet need
to have their vaccines boostered?
Each pet should have a regular visit to their veterinarian
once a year. With a 3 year rabies booster your pet should
go through a physical exam to make sure there are
no abnormalities such as tartar build up on teeth,
heart murmurs, tumors, ear or eye problems.

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What type of food should my pet be eating?
Well this question can be a tough one with so many food
products in the market place these days, and we obviously
recommend keeping "human food" down to a minimum.
There are certain foods, such as most veggies, that can be
given to your pet as a substitute for those very high calorie
snacks sold in most grocery stores. This makes a good
alternative if you like to reward your pets frequently.
Remember an overweight pet can lead to many health risks
just their human counterparts. If you need help
deciding please feel free to contact any of are
staff members to lend a bit of advice.

Behavioral Questions:
There are so many points to touch with this subject and so many
different ideas. If you have any questions regarding the
following subjects please call us personally so we can decide
the best plan of action that suits your needs.

What is this place?

Housebreaking
Introduction of new pets to already
established, faithful family friends
Socialization skills
Aggression problems
House soiling problems

Why can't you prescribe
medications over the phone?
Without doing a proper physical it is hard to give a diagnosis!
There can be so many causes to your pets problem that without
seeing the pet it's hard to decide what the best treatment will be.
Please understand we are trying to avoid making the
pets problem worse in any way.

When should my pet be seen by
the Doctor?
Please take a look at our When To Visit The Vet page...

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