Preventive Care — Pet Health Library

Keeping pets healthy before problems start. Written or medically reviewed by Dr. Susset Diaz Castillo, DVM, PhD.

VestaSoul — My Vet At Home® is a mobile veterinary house-call practice serving select areas of Miami-Dade County and select areas of Broward County.

  • Core Vaccines for Dogs and Cats: What Pet Owners Should Know — Core vaccines protect against serious, widely relevant diseases, while additional vaccines depend on age, health, lifestyle, geography, and exposure. A veterinarian should individualize product choice and timing.
  • How Often Should Dogs and Cats Have Wellness Exams? — Many healthy adult pets benefit from at least yearly examinations, while puppies, kittens, seniors, and pets with ongoing conditions often need more frequent care. Timing should reflect the individual pet rather than age alone.
  • Parasite Prevention for Dogs and Cats in South Florida — South Florida's warm climate can support year-round mosquito, flea, tick, and intestinal-parasite exposure. Prevention should be selected for the individual pet, used exactly as labeled, and paired with testing and environmental control.

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VestaSoul — My Vet At Home® is a mobile veterinary house-call practice serving select areas of Miami-Dade County and select areas of Broward County.