Prevention is the Best Medicine

Just like us, our pets require wellness and preventive care to ensure long, healthy lives. At No Place Like Home, we help you develop a plan that’s personalized to meet the unique needs of you and your companion.

Annual Exams

Annual wellness exams are a cornerstone of preventive health. Regular visits are the best way for Dr. Kleiner to monitor your pet and to catch problems early on before it’s too late. For young pets and pets entering the golden years, we recommend more frequent visits. During a routine exam, we conduct the following:

Listen to your pet’s heart and lungs
Evaluate the eyes and ears
Assess oral health
Evaluate gait and joints
Check for pain and any abnormal lumps

Performing the exam in the comfort of your home means your pet will be more relaxed, allowing for a more thorough evaluation and assessment.

Vaccinations and Parasite Control

Protecting your pet against unwanted pests and disease is essential to good health. When determining an appropriate vaccination schedule and parasite prevention plan, we consider many factors including age, lifestyle, and risk of exposure. During your wellness visit, Dr. Kleiner will design an individualized vaccine protocol for your pet that may include:

Dogs

Distemper
Hepatitis
Parainfluenza
Parvovirus
Leptospirosis
Bordetella (kennel cough)
Influenza (flu)
Lyme disease

Cats

Panleukopenia
Calicivirus infection
Distemper
Viral Rhinotracheitis
Leukemia

Please note that a rabies vaccine is recommended for all pets.

The following parasites are also very common, making prevention and early diagnosis top priorities:

Fleas and Ticks
More than just an annoyance, fleas and ticks can cause significant health problems if left untreated.
Heartworms
Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal condition caused by foot-long worms that live in the heart, lungs, and related blood vessels. Spread by infected mosquitos, this disease is best addressed through prevention and early detection.
Intestinal Parasites
The most common intestinal parasites are hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms. Ranging from mild discomfort and pain to death (extreme cases), these parasites can wreak havoc on your pet’s health.

Pet Nutrition

Feeding your pet a balanced diet is another important element of proper wellness care. While the options may seem overwhelming, Dr. Kleiner can help you find the right food to meet your pet’s nutritional needs. When making recommendations, she takes into account many factors, including age, lifestyle, medical history, and overall health. Dr. Kleiner can also help you decipher pet food labels. Some of the language can be misleading, so it’s important to have accurate information to make informed decisions.

Do you allow urgent or same day appointments?

If there is an available appointment, we would be more than happy to schedule a visit on the same day. If not, we can sometimes arrange for an after hours appointment at an additional cost or make a recommendation for a local hospital that can make sure your pet is cared for right away.

What is the process for having my pet spayed or neutered?

Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately six months of age. Your pet is given an exam prior to surgery to help determine if they are healthy enough to undergo the surgical procedure. A pre-anesthetic blood screen is recommended prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery. Your pet will be closely monitored (blood pressure, EKG, temperature, respiratory rate) during and after anesthesia. Dr. Rachel Kleiner can perform these procedures at a local animal hospital.

Do house calls cost more than going to the vet's office?

In addition to the usual veterinary fees, there is a house call fee which is $60. If multiple pets in your home are seen during the same visit, there will still only be one house call fee. In addition to travel, the doctor often spends significantly more time with you and your pet during a house call visit as compared to the 15-20 minute appointment time alloted at most hospitals. The other prices (for exam, testing, and treatments) are comparable to fees at your local hospital.

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