Recommended every 6 months. Fecal floatation checks for the presence of intestinal worms and other parasites. Some of these worms can be a risk to your family if not treated and will also cause gastrointestinal disease in your pet.

Recommended yearly for at risk cats. This virus attacks the immune system. Diseases caused by the feline leukemia virus include: several types of cancer, bone marrow suppression, inflammation of the eyes and neurological disorders. Other diseases associated with the virus include bone, kidney and skin disorders. Other secondary infections often occur.

Recommended yearly for at risk cats. Cats that go outdoors or cats exposed to other cats of unknown status (such as in boarding kennels or grooming shops) should be tested yearly, especially if more than one cat lives in the home.

Recommended monthly. Fleas can be active when the temperature reaches 45 degrees. Fleas cause allergic dermatitis leading to skin infections. They also carry several blood parasites that can seriously affect your pet. Prevention is far easier and less expensive than treatment.

Recommended every 1-3 years. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis virus is a herpes virus that causes sneezing, runny nose and eyes. It can cause permanent damage to the nasal sinuses and ulcers in the eyes. Calicivirus causes the same signs as Rhinovirus but usually affects the eyes and lungs. It can also cause ulcers in the mouth. Panleukopenia is a virus that causes the disease known as distemper in cats. It often leads to death.