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The number one cause of pet death: getting lost! 10 million pets get lost every year. More than 90% of pets lost without ID are never returned - many are euthanized. Only 6% of pets in the U.S. are microchipped. HomeAgain microchipping works! There is a 94% recovery rate. For a limited time, have a HomeAgain microchip implanted for only $19.99 (this is regularly $44.00). In addition, that $19.99 also covers the first year‘s enrollment fee (regularly $25.00). If your pet with the new HomeAgain microchip becomes lost, all you have to do is call in a “Lost Pet Report”. Recovery Specialists who are available 24 hours a day take down vital information and issue a “HomeAgain Lost Pet Alert”. Local pet rescuers are alerted, local clinics and shelters receive a “lost pet alert” complete with pet‘s medical information and your pet‘s veterinarian is notified. Owners are also able to create Lost Pet Posters on their website. With the new HomeAgain you will also receive 24 hour a day access to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (a $55.00 value). You can create free pet ID cards with your information, the pet‘s photo, and veterinarian information. If you are interested in the New HomeAgain please call 410-730-6660 or visit VCA Lewis Animal Hospital 
Routine care in human medicine is common place because it is know that preventing disease is less expensive than treating it. This is true in animal medicine too. Our best recommendation for kittens is as follows: 8 weeks of age -- 1st FCP 12 weeks of age -- 2nd FCP, 1st FeLV 16 weeks of age -- 3rd FCP, 2nd FeLV, 1 year Rabies What is FCP? A combination vaccine sometimes called Distemper given to protect against common nasty diseases affecting cats and kittens in this area. What is FeLV? Feline Leukemia vaccine to protect against a high mortality disease common in this area that affects cats and kittens, especially outdoor pets. Is Rabies still an issue? Yes, Maryland law requires all pets be vaccinated with rabies, not just to control the epidemic from reemerging but because rabies is a fatal disease that is transmittable to humans (though not usually fatal in humans if treated). At 4 to 6 months of age we recommend spaying or neutering kittens. As well as helping with overpopulation, it can extend the pets life and prevent complications later. For more information contact VCA Lewis at 410-730-6660 |
