Being proactive is the key to your pet’s long term health and in the prevention of disease and illness. Preventive treatment and practices are also important factors in minimizing the cost of health care for your pet over time. We always recommend routine wellness exams, vaccinations, lab work, deworming and intestinal parasite screenings to keep your pet in optimum health and to identify any concerns before they become serious problems. We also prescribe medications to prevent heartworm, fleas and ticks and vaccinations to help prevent disease.
Annual Pet Wellness Exams
Our wellness exams are performed each time your pet presents to the office for vaccinations or for a particular problem.. These visits provide a perfect opportunity to assess your pet’s overall health and physical condition, discuss any improvement or decline we see, educate and update you on any advancements or changes in veterinary care and for you to address any concerns or questions you may have.
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Our wellness exams include:
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Complete Physical Exam
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Assessment of vision, eyes and ears
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Feline Leukemia / Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Testing
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Geriatric Blood Testing
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Heartworm and Tick Bourne Disease Testing
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Auscultation of the heart and lungs
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Examination of the teeth and oral cavity
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Intestinal Parasite Examination
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Vaccinations
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Palpation of external lymph nodes, abdomen and examination of the skin
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Palpation of joints and muscles
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Assessment of Body Condition Score/Weight
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Assessment of mobility
Preventive Medications
Since fleas and ticks are prevalent in our area of the country, we recommend that your pet receive preventive medication for these pests. We offer a variety of preventives and would be happy to help you determine which is best for your companion.
Dangerous parasites are also present in almost any environment. If brought into your home, these parasites can be passed from your pet to you and your family. We normally associate parasites such as roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm and hookworm with cats and dogs, but people can also become infected with the same parasites.
Regular intestinal parasite screening and deworming are the best ways to prevent parasitic disease and the transmission of intestinal parasites from pets to people. It also prevents the shedding of parasite eggs, which contaminate lawns or any place a pet defecates.
In all, these services offer the best means to protect your pet’s health and well-being through prevention and early detection of disease.
Annual Wellness Packages and New Puppy and Kitten Packages Available
Our optional wellness packages are available in basic, advanced and senior bundles. This allows you to select a comprehensive variety of services based on your pet's needs and spread the payments monthly over a one year period. These plans are renewable annually if desired.
New puppy and kitten wellness plans allow you to choose comprehensive services for your new addition (including spay and neuter) and divide the amount into equal payments over a series of visits.