PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE Regular vaccinations are an important way of safeguarding the health of your pet. We encourage a regular schedule of vaccinations, and our office will contact you when your pet is due for any boosters. Since your pet's dietary needs will change as it grows up and grows older, our staff is trained to recommend diets for your pet that will best suit its needs. For pets with specific medical problems, like heart disease, we will often suggest that it be fed a prescription diet that is formulated to give the patient the optimal nutrition, while dealing with the dietary factors that influence the condition. For clients who travel, we ask that you include a call to our office on your packing list. You will often need a certificate for your travels. There may be other items, like heart worm medication, that you should take with you to be sure that your trip is as smooth as possible. Dietary needs will change as the pet matures and grows older. [back]