Preventative medicine is important when our pets are young, but as our pets age, and become prone to certain disease processes; annual exams and blood work become even more important. Annual exams and simple blood work to check liver and kidney values, along with thyroid function have the potential to alert us to early changes that give us important information about your pet’s’ health. Beginning exams and annual blood work when your pet is young and healthy gives us a baseline to compare to as your pet ages. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
Adult Canines
One of the most important aspects of your dog’s health care is taking them in for regular checkups. Annual wellness exams are the best thing you can do to help your pet live a longer life while also raising their quality of life.
These comprehensive exams encompass your dog’s overall health, and help detect potential problems before they become larger issues. Each exam is tailored to the individual dog’s needs and stage of life, giving our veterinarians a focused look at your dog’s overall health.
Adult Felines
All kittens should be tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) as soon as they are adopted. Sometimes they may require more than one test in the first year of their life. Kittens also need a few core vaccines, starting around 6-8 weeks of age. These may include: Rabies vaccine, multiple Feline Upper Respiratory vaccines (FVRCP), Feline Leukemia vaccines (FeLV), and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP).