Preventive Services

A priority of Maple Springs Veterinary Hospital is to stress the importance of preventive care for your pets. Regular and thorough physical examinations, whether your pet is healthy or ill, are critical in preventing and properly treating many diseases. Vaccinations, regular heartworm testing and prevention and intestinal parasite testing are all vital in maintaining your pet's ongoing health. Regular visits to the veterinarian will reduce problems for your pet and will most often reduce treatment costs by detecting problems earlier when they are more effectively and easily treated.

  • Flea Prevention and Control

    Fleas can cause problems for pets ranging from minor to life-threatening. Not only can these parasites cause severe itching, irritation, and allergies, but they can also transmit tapeworms and diseases.…

  • Heartworm Prevention

    When they bite, mosquitoes can transmit heartworm infection. And those heartworms can wreak havoc on your dog or cat. These parasites can severely and sometimes fatally damage the heart, lungs,…

  • Tick Prevention

    Ticks are becoming more and more prevalent in North America, and they’re now being found in areas where people and pets didn’t previously encounter ticks. These parasites aren’t just a…