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Himalayan - Specific Wellness Program |
 Dermatological Conditions
Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)
About the condition:
- This is a fungal disease that often resembles a ring on the skin.
- Ringworm is often transmitted from soil to animals and is contagious between animals and people.
How to detect this condition:
- Symptoms include areas of hair loss that can seem reddened or inflamed. If the infection is more progressed, crusts may form in the areas of hair loss.
Skin Tumors
About the condition:
- There are a variety of skin tumors and growths. Some are benign, or non-cancerous, while others may be malignant, or cancerous. Certain breeds are more predisposed to developing these tumors, while there are environmental factors that may contribute to their growth, such as ultraviolet light from the sun and pollutants.
How to detect this condition:
- Monitor your pet's skin for any changes in color, texture, and condition. If you notice any lumps, please schedule an appointment so we are able to examine them.
Ocular Conditions
Corneal Sequestration
About the condition:
- This condition is unique to cats. A pigmented lesion in the center of the cornea develops which can be painful and cause inflammation surrounding the eye.
How to detect this condition:
- Early signs that your pet may have this condition are a change in eye color to gray or dark brown.
Renal and Urinary Conditions
Bladder Stones
About the condition:
- Bladder stones are fairly common, however the formation of stones can cause blockage of the urinary tract.
How to detect this condition:
- Urinalysis - a chemical and microscopic analysis of your pet's urine. All that is required is a urine sample.
- Ultrasound - a type of non-invasive imaging that allows any stones to be detected in the bladder or kidney.
This list is not intended to cover all possible diseases and/or conditions found in Himalayans, but instead lists those that we have found to be most common at Hillside Animal Hospital. Please let us know if you have further questions regarding these or any other conditions.
Wellness Recommendations
We recommend six month wellness exams for the life of your pet since they age so much faster than humans do. Frequent visits allow us to discuss recent changes, detect potential problems, tailor diagnostic recommendations, and initiate therapy that will benefit your pet long term.
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A series of wellness consultations and vaccines are required as a puppy develops. Problems can be addressed early based on a breed's disposition. Early findings may dictate the path of future wellness.
The primary wellness consultation is scheduled for routine vaccines, the first line of prevention. The second wellness consultation is meant for vaccine boosters and basic wellness blood work. Wellness blood work is essential in early detection and treatment of medical conditions. Each consultation allows us to spend time with you to discuss any changes that may have occurred as your pet ages and make recommendations accordingly. Factors such as size, sex, age, lifestyle, and breed will dictate a patient's recommendations. Radiographs may be recommended for some patients as baseline evaluations for future comparisons.
Adult wellness blood work includes a basic chemistry (8), a complete blood count, and a heartworm test. We recommend evaluating wellness blood work annually for the lifetime of the pet.
With senior patients, each wellness consultation is for routine vaccines and boosters, along with a physical examination. Changes for seniors can be subtle, so maintaining a healthy senior pet requires an owner's observations along with twice a year physical examinations to evaluate these changes. The doctors recommend annual comprehensive wellness blood work and urinalysis for all of our seniors. Doctors rely on blood and urine tests to provide important information about a pet's health to determine appropriate therapy. Radiographs may also be recommended as these changes occur to again ensure appropriate therapy.
Senior wellness blood work includes a comprehensive chemistry (25), a complete blood count, thyroid hormone level, urinalysis, and a heartworm test. Depending on medications, some prescriptions require frequent blood monitoring in addition to routine wellness.
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