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NLAH is an AAHA Accredited Practice  9105 All Saints Rd., Laurel, MD 20723 • 301-953-7387 • 410-792-2692 • Hours • Contact Us |
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| NLAH is an AAHA Accredited Practice 9105 All Saints Rd., Laurel, MD 20723 • 301-953-7387 • 410-792-2692 • Hours • Contact Us |
On this page: General Pet Info | Dog Care & Vaccine Schedule | Cat Care & Vaccine Schedule | Quality of Life Scale
The costs associated with taking care of your new pet can get quite expensive and in an attempt to mitigate these costs, we have created the North Laurel Animal Hospital Puppy and Kitten Packages. Each package consists of three visits which will include de-worming agents, comprehensive examinations and necessary vaccinations to ensure your new pet’s health. All services are bundled together and paid upfront and are discounted 10%. Additionally, if you purchase a Puppy or Kitten package, you will be entitled to 10% off your pet’s spay or neuter procedure when the time comes.
We recommend your pet remain on flea and tick preventative year round. Fleas and ticks can still be found in homes even when they are scarce outside in the winter months. At the North Laurel Animal Hospital, we recommend Vectra from Summit VetPharm for your pet's year round protection.
We have chosen Vectra due to it's proven effectiveness and veterinary exclusivity. Veterinary exclusivity is highly important so that we may protect the integrity of the product by offering it only through licensed veterinarians. This prevents it's sale on unlicensed internet pharmacies and drasticaly reduces the chance for it to be counterfieted.
Vaccinations for puppies start at 7-8 weeks of age.
DA2PP is short for Distemper-Adenovirus Type 2- Parainfluenza-Parvovirus. This virus is very contagious among puppies and unvaccinated dogs. It is recommended that you keep puppies up-to-date with our vaccine protocol to prevent any illnesses.
Leptospirosis is bacterial infection transmitted through wildlife urine. It is then contracted when puppies or dogs that are un-vaccinated lick, or get the urine on their paws. It is zoonotic, meaning humans may contract this disease. It causes liver and kidney damage and can be fatal. Leptospirosis was previously included in the DA2P vaccine; we have recently been giving the vaccines separately due to health benefits.
The Kennel cough vaccine (aka bordatella) is a vaccine given either intranasally or injected. This vaccine is necessary for dogs and puppies that are boarded, or are groomed regularly, for any dog that plays in a park and is around other dogs, or that may come in for surgery. It is recommended that it be given every 6 months.
The rabies vaccine is given at 14-16 weeks. The first vaccine is good for 1 year. At the age of 1, year your dog is given a rabies vaccine that is good for 3 years. The Rabies vaccine is required by law. Rabies is a fatal disease to animals as well as humans. It can be contracted to humans/cats by saliva.
Lyme disease causes stiffness in the muscles and joints, and can be fatal in some instances. It is recommended for dogs that spend a moderate amount of time outside, or if you live in heavily wooded areas. Ask our staff if the Lyme disease vaccine is recommended for your pet!
| Dog Vaccines | |
| 7-8 weeks: |
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| 11-12 weeks |
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| 14-16 weeks |
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| 6 months |
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| 3 years |
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| 7 years |
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We recommend bringing a fecal sample at your first visit to test for internal parasites, even if your puppy has already been treated once. All puppies and newly adopted dogs should be de-wormed with a veterinary prescribed de-wormer (PANACUR) 3 times and 2-3 weeks apart to prevent infestation.
We recommend your female dog be spayed, and your male dog neutered at 6 months of age before their first heat cycle. This prevents many health issues such as cancer, uterine infections, behavioral aggression, as well as an overpopulation of unwanted litters of puppies. Ask our staff for more details or to set up an appointment today!
All puppies and dogs must be on Heartworm prevention. We carry and . A blood test is done at 6 months of age to make sure your pet is heartworm free. The heartworm test also tests for Lyme disease and other tick born diseases. We recommend your pet be kept on this once a month, all year round to prevent heartworms and other parasites.
It is important to provide consistent care for your pets during their golden years. We recommend pets seven years of age (five years for larger dogs) receive biannual comprehensive examinations to check for abnormalities and ensure that all systems of the body are functioning properly.
To help ease the costs associated with regular senior maintenance, we have created the Senior Health Package. The Senior Health Package includes a Senior Wellness Exam, Senior X-ray Protocol (4 x-rays), Senior Profile (diagnostic bloodwork), blood pressure reading and PetRays x-ray consultation.
FVRCP is short for Feline Rhinotracheitis-Calici-Panleuopenia-Chlamydia Psittaci. It is also known as Distemper for short, not to confuse Feline with Canine Distemper. Feline Rhinotracheitis-Calici-Panleuopenia-Chlamydia Psittaci is a virus that is very contagious to your un-vaccinated kitten or cat. It is recommended that you keep your kitten/cat up-to-date with our vaccine protocol to prevent any illnesses.
It is recommended that any kitten or cat that go outside for an extended amount of time or come in contact with other kittens/cats be vaccinated for Feline Leukemia.
During the first visit here, your kitten will have a blood test done that will determine if your cat is FELV/FIV negative. It is recommended that outdoor cats/ Kittens are retested every 6 months.
The Rabies vaccine is given to your kitten at 14-16 weeks. The Rabies vaccine in cats is only good for 1 year. Rabies is a fatal disease to animals as well as humans. It can be contracted to humans/cats through saliva.
| Vaccines for Cats | |
| 8-9 weeks |
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| 11-12 weeks |
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| 14-16 weeks |
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| 6 months |
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| 1 Year |
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| 3 years |
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| 7 years |
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We recommend your female cat be spayed, and your male cat be neutered at 6 months of age before the females first heat cycle and to prevent males from “spraying.” This prevents many health issues such as cancer, uterine infections, behavioral aggression, as well as an overpopulation of unwanted litters of kittens. Ask our staff for more details or to set up an appointment today!
We recommend bringing a fecal sample at your first visit to test for internal parasites, even if your cat/kitten has already been treated once. All kittens and newly adopted cats should be de-wormed with a veterinary prescribed de- wormer (PANACUR) 3 times and 2-3 weeks apart to prevent infestation.
| Score | Criterion |
| H: 0‐10 | HURT‐ Adequate pain control, including breathing ability, is first and foremost on the scale. Is the pet’s pain successfully managed? Is oxygen necessary? |
| H: 0‐10 | HUNGER‐ Is the pet eating enough? Does hand feeding help? Does the patient require a feeding tube? |
| H: 0‐10 | HYDRATION‐ Is the patient dehydrated? For patients not drinking enough, use subcutaneous fluids once or twice daily to supplement fluid intake. |
| H: 0‐10 | HAPPINESS‐ Does the pet express joy and interest? Is the pet responsive to things around him or her (family, toys, etc.)? Is the pet depressed, lonely, anxious, bored or afraid? Can the pet’s bed be close to the family activities and not be isolated? |
| H: 0‐10 | HYGIENE- The patient should be brushed and cleaned, particularly after elimination. Avoid pressure scores and keep all wounds clean. |
| M: 0‐10 | MOBILITY‐ Can the patient get up without assistance? Does the pet need human or mechanical help? Does the pet feel like going for a walk? Is the pet having seizures or stumbling? (Some caregivers feel euthanasia is preferable to amputation, yet an animal who has limited mobility but is still alert and responsive can have a good quality of life as long as caregivers are committed to helping the pet.) |
| M: 0‐10 | MORE GOOD DAYS THAN BAD ‐ When bad days out number good days, quality of life might be compromised. When a healthy human‐animal bond is no longer possible, the caregiver must be made aware the end is near. The decision needs to be made if the pet is suffering. If death comes peacefully and painfully, that is okay. |
Total= A total >35 is acceptable for a good pawspice
