Wellness Care

Wellness care refers to the preventive and maintenance aspect of your pet's care - routine exams, nutrition, vaccines and more. We provide these services, too! Each pet is different, so each pet has a different wellness plan. Dr. Sivula can provide you with a comprehensive plan for your pet's optimum health!

We love your pets, so we want to see them at least once a year for a visit. Some pets are at higher risk for injury or illness, so we may want to see those pets more frequently. Older pets should be seen every six months to proactively manage their geriatric care. Dr. Sivula can discuss any risk factors associated with certain breeds, lifestyles and life stages!

We advocate the use of vaccines, but only the necessary vaccines at the appropriate intervals.

If your dog is healthy and a candidate for vaccinations, we recommend a Distemper and Parvovirus vaccine every three years, or a blood titer to check immunity.

If your cat is healthy and a candidate for vaccinations, we recommend a Panleukopenia, Calicivirus and Herpesvirus vaccination every three years.

Ohio state law mandates that all healthy dogs, cats and ferrets have a current Rabies vaccination. The vaccine offered at our clinic is an adjuvant-free three year vaccine.

For more information on our recommended vaccine protocol, click here!

We recommend using heartworm preventative for dogs staring in April, and continuing monthly through the first frost of the year (usually October). We can also make recommendations on topical flea medications, but only if your pet's lifestyle puts them at risk for contracting fleas.

We are a resource for basic behavior questions and prevention advice. More pets are euthanized each year for behavioral issues than for all medical reasons combined, so it is HOLISTICALLY minded to address these problems before they become life-threatening issues.

We sell holistic, responsibly manufactured pet foods and treats at our office. There are many diet options available at Dancing Paws, including frozen raw foods, grain free kibble and canned foods and prepared mixes that allow you to home cook your dog or cat's food! We also carry a large number of treats for your pets.