The Holistic Veterinary Center
and Natural Pet Supplies
dr.Marcia, llc
and Natural Pet Supplies
dr.Marcia, llc
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Nutrition & Vaccinations
Vaccinations
Annual vaccines have been the cornerstone of animal wellness care for the past 20 years. Holistic veterinarians recognize the fact that annual revaccination is unnecessary. Duration of immunity studies have shown that the majority of canine and feline vaccines provide effective protection well beyond one year.
We also recognize that vaccination is not a benign procedure without risk. Vaccines can and do cause serious, long term illness in many patients. Visit our blog for more detailed information.
Titer Testing in Dogs
We offer a quick and easy blood test called a titer test. This test is a measure of cellular immunity and is one way to guage whether your pet actually needs a repeat parvo or distemper vaccine.
3 year rabies vaccine:
Alabama now accepts a 3 year rabies vaccine, so there is no reason to vaccinate your dog for rabies more often than every three years.
What about Cats?
(The only rabies vaccine safe to administer to a cat is the non-adjuvented purevax vaccine. This vaccine is has less risk of inducing cancer in your cat. Unfortunately it is only licensed by the manufacturer for 1 year).
Felv and fvrcp booster vaccines are not recommended for cats past 1 year of age.
Annual vaccines have been the cornerstone of animal wellness care for the past 20 years. Holistic veterinarians recognize the fact that annual revaccination is unnecessary. Duration of immunity studies have shown that the majority of canine and feline vaccines provide effective protection well beyond one year.
We also recognize that vaccination is not a benign procedure without risk. Vaccines can and do cause serious, long term illness in many patients. Visit our blog for more detailed information.
Titer Testing in Dogs
We offer a quick and easy blood test called a titer test. This test is a measure of cellular immunity and is one way to guage whether your pet actually needs a repeat parvo or distemper vaccine.
3 year rabies vaccine:
Alabama now accepts a 3 year rabies vaccine, so there is no reason to vaccinate your dog for rabies more often than every three years.
What about Cats?
(The only rabies vaccine safe to administer to a cat is the non-adjuvented purevax vaccine. This vaccine is has less risk of inducing cancer in your cat. Unfortunately it is only licensed by the manufacturer for 1 year).
Felv and fvrcp booster vaccines are not recommended for cats past 1 year of age.
Nutrition
If you have ever watched the movie "Super Size Me", you know that processed foods contribute to a wide range of health problems including obesity and diabetes. Yet, this is the type of diet that is promoted by most pet food manufactures.
The Holistic Veterinary Center believes in and promotes species appropriate diets for our companion animals. That means fresh, raw food for both dogs and cats.
To learn more about feline nutrition click HERE
Don't think raw feeding is the right fit for your family? That's okay! We understand that raw is not right for all pets and their people. We will help advise you on the choice of a healthy alternative to kibble that will fit into your lifestyle.
