This is a list of questions often posed to the veterinarians. If you have any other questions, or need clarification, please don't hesitate to ask your Plano Veterinary Group Veterinarian.

1. Why do my pets need an annual exam?

2. Why should I give heartworm protection year round?

3. Why do I have to test my dog for heartworms if I give preventative every month?

4. Are tapeworms contagious to my kids?

5. My pet is "scooting" his rear on the floor, does that mean he has parasites?

6. When should I get my pet spayed/neutered?

7. My pet has vomited once today, what should I do?

8. My pet has loose stools today, what should I do?

9. My dog is eating his own stool (or the cat's stool), does that mean he has a vitamin deficiency?

10. My pet had surgery, what should I watch for with the incision?

11. Does my pet need pain control when he has surgery?

12. I'm thinking about having my cat declawed, is there anything that can be done to make this less painful for my pet?

13. My dog is itching, I think it has fleas, how can I tell?

14. What are the normal body temperatures for dogs and cats?

15. What are the requirements regarding Rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats in Texas?

16. Should I vaccinate my cat for Feline Leukemia?

17. What about other vaccines?

18. What is Leptosporosis?

19. Links to other veterinary information