LOW-COST RABIES CLINIC

First Saturday of the month at:
All Pets Considered on Battleground in Greensboro

$10 for a one-year vaccine- CASH ONLY

All animals are required by NC law to have a rabies vaccine. A one-year vaccine is available. All domestic dogs and cats 4 months of age and older should be immunized against Rabies and shots kept current. Our Low-Cost Rabies Clinic is a one-year vaccine for both cats and dogs.

11 am - 2 pm

*Cats and Dogs welcome (cats must be in carriers, and dogs must be leashed)

We offer critical resources to the Triad community that help keep companion animals with their families. One of those resources is our Pet Food Pantry, offered the first Thursday of every month from 12 - 5 pm. We require that all pets are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines. We can also provide essential non-food animals for your companion animals.

Please email us at spca@triadspca.org for more details and to register for our Community Pet Food Panty.

SPCA of the Triad does not offer spay/neuter services to the public.
We recommend contacting the following:

If you are a resident of Guilford County and need financial help with your pet's spay/neuter, you can get a voucher for free. This includes feral cats.

Contact one of the top three listed clinics below and let them know you need financial assistance and live in Guilford County. Call for instructions on feral cat spay/neuter. Rabies vaccine and microchip are included with vouchers.

GUILFORD COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

Link to Animal Services webpage

Traps - "Do you see frequently see stray cats in your yard or neighborhood?"

Click here to learn about obtaining traps from Guilford County Animal Services.
Here is the link for their trap guidelines, and here is the link for their trap agreement.

FERAL CAT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Click here to learn more.

SNUGGLE BUG CAT CARE OF GREENSBORO

Julissa Bonds, Owner

info@sbccg.com

www.sbccg.com

SERVICES: Cat Sitting & Enrichment, Cat Insulin Visits, Litter Box Cleanouts, & Small Pet Care for Fish & Birds

Just like human kids, puppies need vaccines to stay healthy and safe.

VACCINE SCHEDULE:

6-8 weeks of age: DHPP (vaccines for distemper, adenovirus [hepatitis], parainfluenza, and parvovirus) & Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

10-12 weeks of age: DHPP Booster

16-18 weeks of age: DHPP Booster & Rabies

All vaccines are done annually after 1st year.

DEWORMING:

This is done in 2 doses, 2 weeks apart, and is dosed by the dog or cat's weight. It can be different depending on the type of worm, which is determined by a fecal sample run by a vet.

HEARTWORM PREVENTION:

Must Give MONTHLY YEAR-ROUND!!! • Heartworm treatment is complex, sometimes dangerous, and very expensive for the dog. • Yearly testing and administration of preventatives are critical to prevent heartworm. Preventatives used for prevention are also effective against roundworms, hookworms, fleas, and tapeworms. • Make sure to use a formulation specifically intended for dogs. • Numerous options on the market can include flea and tick prevention too.

What is Heartworm Disease?

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs in the body. Heartworm disease affects dogs, cats, and ferrets, but heartworms also live in other mammal species, including wolves, coyotes, foxes, sea lions, and—in rare instances—humans. Because wild species such as foxes and coyotes live near many urban areas, so they are considered important carriers of the disease.

Dogs. The dog is a natural host for heartworms, which means that heartworms that live inside the dog mature into adults, mate, and produce offspring. If untreated, their numbers can increase, and dogs have been known to harbor several hundred worms in their bodies. Heartworm disease causes lasting damage to the heart, lungs, and arteries and can affect the dog’s health and quality of life long after the parasites are gone. For this reason, prevention is the best option, and treatment— when needed—should be administered as early in the course of the disease.

*Reprinted from heartwormsociety.org

PARVOVIRUS:

DEADLY & EXPENSIVE (NOT TREATABLE AT HOME WITHOUT MEDS FROM VET)

• Puppies ages six weeks to six months are the most susceptible to parvo.
• Puppies are vaccinated against Parvo at approximately 6, 8, and 12 weeks of age. They are vulnerable to the disease until receiving all three shots in their vaccination series.
• Parvo is a preventable virus. Keep your puppy out of common grass areas and away from outside dogs until they are fully vaccinated. Parvo lives in the soil for up to 2 years. Therefore, if you can't guarantee a sick puppy hasn't been on the grass you want to put your puppy on in the last 2 years, DON'T!
• Obviously, puppies need to be outside, but we recommend keeping them on concrete or a non-soil surface until they are fully vaccinated.

What is Canine Parvovirus?

Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. Dogs that are ill from canine parvovirus infection are often said to have "parvo." The virus affects dogs' gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces (stool), environments, or people. The virus can also contaminate kennel surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and leashes, and the hands and clothing of people who handle infected dogs. It is resistant to heat, cold, humidity, and drying and can survive in the environment for long periods of time. Even trace amounts of feces from an infected dog may harbor the virus and infect other dogs in the infected environment. The virus is readily transmitted from place to place on the hair or feet of dogs or via contaminated cages, shoes, or other objects.

Signs of Parvovirus

Some of the signs of parvovirus include lethargy; loss of appetite; abdominal pain and bloating; fever or low body temperature (hypothermia); vomiting; and severe, often bloody, diarrhea. Persistent vomiting and diarrhea can cause rapid dehydration, and damage to the intestines and immune system can cause septic shock.

If your puppy or dog shows any of these signs, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.

Most deaths from parvovirus occur within 48 to 72 hours following the onset of clinical signs. If your puppy or dog shows any of these signs, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.

*Reprinted from American Veterinary Medical Association (www.avma.org)

Click to read and download Bringing the Rescue Dog Home. This easy-to-read guide provides critical information about successfully bringing a rescue dog into your home.

Click to read and download our Cat Care Guide. This provides critical information about caring for kittens/cats in your home.

We all work together to save lives. We are sure we accidentally left a rescue off this page, as this is not an extensive list. If you want your rescue to be added, please email us at spca@triadspca.org.