Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do pets have allergies?
YES! Not all pets will experience allergies, but a large percentage does especially during the summer months. If the allergies are caught in the first stage of symptoms, we can usually treat them with different medications. Some pets will require allergy injections, special foods, or regular medicated baths. We can help you determine the degree of your pets allergies by doing a physical exam when you notice your pet suffering from the summer itch.
Can my family get sick from the diseases or viruses my pet can carry?
On the most part the answer to that question is no. Most viruses are host specific. This means a cat virus will be contagious between cats and so on with all other species. There are such things like sarcoptic mange and ringworm that can be contagious between humans and their pets. With proper hygiene, most can be prevented.
When should I start heartworm preventative and flea control?
Frankfort Animal Care Cneter recommends year round heartworm preventative. This eliminates the need to rush the pet in during the months of March and April to be tested. If you give your petHeartguard all year, you are able to test at any point during that year.
Frankfort Animal Care Center reccomends year round flea/tick control. If you choose to only use flea/tick control on your pets during the warmer times of the year we recommend starting in March and continuing until a good frost which is usually between October/November.
Fleas/tick dont need warm weather in order to be out, a temperature as low as 30 degrees and you will start to see them. Make sure you continue your preventative long enough so your pet is protected.
How often does my pet need to have their vaccines boostered?
Each pet should have a regular visit to their veterinarian at least once a year. With a 3 year rabies booster your pet should still get a yearly physical exam to make sure there are no abnormalities such as tartar build up on teeth, heart murmurs, tumors, ear or eye problems.
What type of food should my pet be eating?
Well this question can be a tough one with so many food products in the market place these days, and we obviously recommend keeping "human food" down to a minimum. There are certain foods, such as most veggies, that can be given to your pet as a substitute for those very high calorie snacks sold in most grocery stores. This makes a good alternative if you like to reward your pets frequently. Remember an overweight pet can lead to many health risks just their human counterparts. If you need help deciding please feel free to contact any of are staff members to lend a bit of advice.
Behavioral Questions:
There are so many points to touch with this subject and so many different ideas. If you have any questions regarding the following subjects please call us personally so we can decide the best plan of action that suits your needs.
-Housebreaking
-Introduction of new pets to already eatablished.
-Socialization skills
-Aggression problems
-House soiling problems
Why can't you prescribe medications over the phone? 
Without doing a proper physical it is hard to give a diagnosis!There can be so many causes to your pets problem that without seeing the pet it's hard to decide what the best treatment will be. Please understand we are trying to avoid making the pets problem worse in any way.