Welcome to Springfield Veterinary Center and congratulations on your new family member! We hope that by providing a brief overview of the future of your pet’s health, that we can simplify the transition from youngster to adult to senior. We are looking forward to keeping your new family member healthy and active throughout its life.
Canine Health Protocol
Age |
Health Needs |
6 weeks |
Examination and Health Assessment |
9 weeks |
Examination and Health Assessment |
12 weeks |
Examination and Health Assessment |
16 weeks |
Examination and Health Assessment |
20 weeks |
Spay or Neuter |
Continued Care for Life |
Heartworm Preventative and Flea Control once monthly year-round for life |
1 year |
Examination and Health Assessment |
Adult Canine |
Examination and Health Assessment each year |
4 ½ years |
Begin yearly Professional Dental Cleaning. Schedule at 6 month interval to Annual Examination |
Mature Adult |
Adult Canine Health Needs Plus: |
Senior |
Mature Adult Canine Health Needs Plus: |
Feline Health Protocol
Age |
Indoor Cat Health Needs |
Indoor/Outdoor Cat Health Needs |
6 weeks |
Examination and Health Assessment |
Same |
9 weeks |
Examination and Health Assessment |
Same |
12 weeks |
Examination and Health Assessment |
Same |
16 weeks |
Examination and Health Assessment |
Same |
20 weeks |
Spay or Neuter |
Same |
Continued Care for Life |
Flea Control once monthly year-round for life |
Same |
1 year |
Examination and Health Assessment |
Examination and Health Assessment |
Adult Feline |
Examination and Health Assessment yearly |
Examination and Health Assessment yearly |
4 ½ years |
Begin yearly Professional Dental Cleaning. |
Same |
Mature Adult |
Examination and Health Assessment yearly |
Indoor/Outdoor Adult Feline Care Plus: |
Senior |
Mature Adult Feline Health Needs Plus: |
Indoor/Outdoor Mature Adult Feline Care Plus: |