Medical History
Anytime a foster pet is seen at our vet clinic their information will be uploaded into our database. Once the adopter completes their contract we will have a volunteer send over the records via email to the adopter within 3 days.
Puppies:
Physical Exam: overall examination by our vet
Microchip: A microchip is a way to track the animal if they get lost. The microchip has a personalized number that if scanned with a microchip reader (all shelters and animal controls scan upon intake) it will give the contact information of the adopter. When animals are adopted, the adopters info will be automatically updated onto the microchip as the first contact with GPG as the 2nd contact.
DHPP: prevents distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus
Bordetella Vaccine: kennel cough
Dewormed: Given pyrantel which treats roundworms and hookworms
Heartworm and Flea Medication: Prevents and treats heartworms, fleas and ticks
Dogs:
Physical Exam: overall examination by our vet
Microchip: A microchip is a way to track the animal if they get lost. The microchip has a personalized number that if scanned with a microchip reader (all shelters and animal controls scan upon intake) it will give the contact information of the adopter. When animals are adopted, the adopters info will be automatically updated onto the microchip as the first contact with GPG as the 2nd contact.
DHPP: prevents distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus
Bordetella Vaccine: kennel cough
Rabies Vaccine: prevents rabies
Dewormed: Given Virbantel which treats roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms
Heartworm and Flea Medication: Prevents and treats heartworms, fleas and ticks
Heartworm Test:
If negative: Dogs will need to be tested again in one year at the expensive of the adopter.
If positive: Will be given heartworm packet which includes 30 days of doxycycline (anti-biotic), 6 month supply of Advantage Multi (which treats and prevents heartworms), a letter explaining the treatment and a treatment schedule.
Kittens:
Physical Exam: overall examination by our vet
Microchip: A microchip is a way to track the animal if they get lost. The microchip has a personalized number that if scanned with a microchip reader (all shelters and animal controls scan upon intake) it will give the contact information of the adopter. When animals are adopted, the adopters info will be automatically updated onto the microchip as the first contact with GPG as the 2nd contact.
FVRCP vaccine: prevents feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia
Flea Medication: Prevents and treats fleas and ticks
Combo Test: Tests for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency virus
Effective immediately, GPG will cover the cost of booster shots for all adopted kittens. These appointments must be scheduled for Tech Appts. on Mondays and Wednesdays between 10am-6pm by emailing vetting@gatewaypets.org. Furthermore, at the time of S/N, we will administer all age appropriate vaccinations at no additional cost to include a 3rd FVRCP and a Rabies shot (if old enough)
Cats:
Physical Exam: overall examination by our vet
Microchip: A microchip is a way to track the animal if they get lost. The microchip has a personalized number that if scanned with a microchip reader (all shelters and animal controls scan upon intake) it will give the contact information of the adopter. When animals are adopted, the adopters info will be automatically updated onto the microchip as the first contact with GPG as the 2nd contact.
FVRCP vaccine: prevents feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia
Rabies Vaccine: prevents rabies
Dewormed: Given Virbantel which treats roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms
Flea Medication: Prevents and treats fleas and ticks
Combo Test: Tests for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency virus
