Our Services: Wellness Exams & Vaccinations

Help us keep your pet healthy by bringing him or her in for regular exams and vaccinations. Dogs and cats (and other pets) age far faster than people, so significant changes in your pet’s health can happen in a short time. Often, we can help prevent diseases entirely, just by ensuring that your pet has received appropriate vaccinations and preventives. We recommend that healthy adult dogs and cats visit us once a year. Puppies, kittens, senior pets, and pets with health issues or illnesses need more frequent checkups. 
  
Your pet’s wellness exam includes:
- A thorough medical history, including all current medications, diet, behavioral problems, and risk analysis.
- Comprehensive physical examination, including evaluation of all body systems
- Oral/dental examination
- Otoscopic and ophthalmic examination
- Evaluation of skin and haircoat
- Auscultation of heart and lungs
- Discussion of the best preventative care options for your pet  

Wellness evaluations may include blood screening for senior pets or pets with specific disease risks. Urinalysis, blood pressure measurement, screening for glaucoma, electrocardiogram, x-rays, and/or other testing may also be recommended.  

Annual heartworm testing is recommended for all dogs. Bi-annual intestinal parasite testing (fecal test) is recommended for all cats and dogs.  

Prevention for heartworm disease, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks is recommended for all dogs and cats. Our veterinarian will advise you on the best preventative care options for your pet.