Services
Pet Wellness Care
Our general pet wellness procedures are designed to prevent disease and prolong pets’ lives. From the moment you welcome a new pet into your family and home, you should begin preventative care. Puppies and kittens alike are recommended to begin their vaccination series between six and eight weeks of age. During these series, physical examinations, intestinal parasite screenings, and precautionary deworming are also implemented to ensure the well-being of your newest family member.
As your dog or cat continues to grow, we recommend making a visit to our clinic every six months. Remember, our precious pets age at a much faster rate than we do; therefore, these exams will be important in keeping track of their health and any changes. These general wellness visits will encompass comprehensive physical exams to make sure everything is in tip-top shape, and we administer any necessary vaccinations and intestinal parasite screenings. These screenings protect not only your pet’s health but also the health of other pets and your own family. An additional service we offer is annual blood screening. Since many pets do not show symptoms of serious diseases until late into the illness's progression, these blood screenings can catch the early stages—prolonging your pet’s life.
At Southwest Veterinary Clinic, we have so many preventative measures available to keep your pet healthy and happy. Come to our facility for a pet wellness visit. Look at our hours of availability to schedule an appointment.
Microchip Implantation
Modern technology has been revolutionary in terms of the medical equipment we use to treat your pets and keep them safe and close to home. Microchipping is the implantation of a permanent identification chip between the shoulder blades.
But will it hurt to microchip your dog or cat? Not any more than a routine vaccination! Implanting a microchip doesn’t even require an anesthetic. In fact, the procedure is so simple that we can perform it right in the exam room. One of our highly skilled veterinarians will inject the microchip under the loose skin between the shoulder blades from a sterile applicator.
It only takes a matter of seconds. While the microchip doesn’t act as a GPS that actively tracks your pet, it does act as a permanent form of identification. So, imagine your pet runs off into the woods. He or she broke out of his or her collar and now has no identification. Well, once your rambunctious pet is found and brought to an animal hospital or shelter (as most lost pets are), the staff will scan him or her for a microchip, which then displays your information. And, just like that, you two will be reunited again. Contact Southwest Veterinary Clinic today if you’re interested in our convenient microchipping services.
Dog Vaccinations
If you are searching for “dog vaccination near me” in Atlanta, GA, SWVC can help. To provide the most effective veterinary care for southwest Atlanta pets, Southwest veterinary Clinic keeps a stock of pet vaccinations that are essential for dogs. Our canine friends receive vaccines that guard them against diseases that can damage their respiratory, immune, and excretory systems.
Dogs must receive the recommended pet vaccinations that are specific to their species. Regardless of your pet is an inside pet or an outside pet, it is crucial to their health that they are vaccinated. Indoor pets can still contract viruses and diseases through an open window or when they go outside to use the bathroom. Pet viruses are often spread through direct contact with infected animals who are either wild or unvaccinated. Considering the deadly and progressive nature of the viruses that affect dogs, it is vital to safeguard your furry companion with the recommended vaccines.
At Southwest veterinary Clinic, we offer multiple dog vaccinations. We use the most state-of-the-art vaccine technology and methods available to administer our pet vaccinations. Below, you will find a list of the various pet vaccinations we offer.
Specialized Dog Vaccinations
At Southwest Veterinary Clinic, we offer specialized dog vaccinations that we administer with the latest, safest, and most effective pet vaccine technology and methods available today. We have provided a list of the pet vaccinations we offer below.
Dog Vaccinations
DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Para-influenza, Parvo)
Rabies
Bordetella
Leptospirosis
Canine Influenza
What are Dog Vaccinations?
Pet vaccines assist in preparing your friend’s immune system to fight disease-causing organisms. Vaccines consist of antigens, and to the immune system, these antigens look like disease-causing organisms, but they do not actually cause an illness. The immune system is mildly stimulated when the vaccine is introduced to the body. If the body should ever be exposed to the actual disease, the immune system will be prepared to fight off the disease entirely or reduce its severity.
Not every dog needs to be vaccinated for every disease. For this reason, we will thoroughly discuss what is right for your pets, keeping in mind their age, risk factors, species, and medical history.
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At Southwest Veterinary Clinic, we offer specialized dog vaccinations that we administer with the latest, safest, and most effective pet vaccine technology and methods available today. We have provided a list of the pet vaccinations we offer below.
Dog Vaccinations
DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Para-influenza, Parvo)
Rabies
Bordetella
Leptospirosis
Canine Influenza
Pet vaccines assist in preparing your friend’s immune system to fight disease-causing organisms. Vaccines consist of antigens, and to the immune system, these antigens look like disease-causing organisms, but they do not actually cause an illness. The immune system is mildly stimulated when the vaccine is introduced to the body. If the body should ever be exposed to the actual disease, the immune system will be prepared to fight off the disease entirely or reduce its severity.
Not every dog needs to be vaccinated for every disease. For this reason, we will thoroughly discuss what is right for your pets, keeping in mind their age, risk factors, species, and medical history.