Cascade Hospital for Animals
6730 Cascade Road, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

(616) 949-0960
(616) 949-2688 (fax)
Hours
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Mo - Th |
7:30 am
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7:00 pm |
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Friday |
7:30 am
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6:00 pm |
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Saturday |
8:00 am
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5:00 pm |
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Sunday |
10:00 am
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5:00 pm |
Doctors'
hours by
appointment only
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An important step you can take to
promote continuing health for your pet is to schedule annual wellness examinations.
One of our veterinarians will perform a comprehensive physical that includes an
examination of your pet's teeth, eyes, ears, skin, heart and lungs, etc., providing
you with a complete
examination checklist for your pet.
Additionally, vaccinations are updated and screening is done for heartworms and
internal parasites. Vaccines should begin at 6 weeks of age and continue
at 4 week intervals until your pet is older than 4 months.
Dogs should have the following vacines:
· Distemper (DHPP): Includes Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus
(Annually, or as recommended by your veterinarian based upon your pet's lifestyle)
· Rabies (C-RV): Repeated every three years after the first year. (Michigan
law requires a current Rabies vacine for canines)
· Bordetella (VB): Kennel Cough (The Kennel Cough vaccine is required every
6 months for dogs being boarded, groomed, or bathed at our facility)
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Cats should have the following vacines:
· Feline Distemper (FVRCP): Includes Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia
· Rabies (F-RV): repeated every three years after the first year.
· Feline Leukemia (FeLV): Your cat should be tested for feline leukemia
prior to its first FeLV vaccination.
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Special Consideration for Older Pets
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Older pets need special attention
to detect and manage the conditions developing with age. The definition of an "older
pet" varies with species and breed. We recommend annual blood testing after age
six, for most pets, to provide early diagnosis of diseases of the kidneys, heart
and liver as well as diabetes. Nutritional needs change as pets age and providing
the correct diet can help to prevent or modify some aging conditions. New treatments
are now available for arthritis and cognitive dysfunction/senility which are most
effective when started before the conditions are fully advanced.
Rimadyl®, for arthritis, and
Anipryl®,
for cognitive dysfunction, can keep your pet active and alert much longer than was
previously possible. In general, early detection will extend your pet's life. Proper
treatment and diet will improve your pet's quality of life.
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