What You Can Expect During Your Pet’s Wellness Visit
Routine wellness visits help your pet get comfortable with veterinary care, reducing stress and making future visits a breeze! Our comprehensive, nose-to-tail wellness exams help us assess your pet’s health and detect any underlying concerns before they become serious. During an exam, our veterinarian will:
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Evaluate Physical Health
Your pet’s overall health starts with a thorough physical exam. We assess everything from their coat and skin condition to their eyes, ears, heart, and teeth, ensuring no potential issues go unnoticed. If we spot anything concerning, we’ll discuss treatment options or lifestyle adjustments to keep your pet in tip-top shape.
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Perform Essential Lab Work
Some health concerns aren’t visible on the surface, which is why routine lab testing is so important. We conduct bloodwork, fecal exams, and urinalysis to screen for infections, internal organ function issues, and early signs of disease. These tests help us detect problems long before symptoms appear, allowing for quicker intervention and better outcomes.
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Discuss Parasite Prevention
Parasites aren’t just an itchy annoyance—they can cause serious illness in pets. Fleas can trigger allergies and skin infections, ticks carry dangerous diseases like Lyme disease, and heartworms can be life-threatening. During your pet’s wellness visit, we’ll discuss their risk factors and recommend a year-round parasite prevention plan tailored to their lifestyle.
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Assess Nutritional Needs
A balanced diet plays a crucial role in your pet’s long-term health. Whether your pet needs weight management, has food sensitivities, or simply needs a nutrition boost, we’ll help you choose the right diet to support their unique needs.
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Address Behavioral Changes
If your pet’s behavior has changed—whether it’s increased anxiety, unusual aggression, excessive barking, or a shift in appetite—there’s usually an underlying cause. We’ll discuss your concerns, assess possible triggers, and offer solutions, whether that means training recommendations, environmental modifications, or medical support.
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Customize a Health & Vaccination Plan
No two pets are alike, and their healthcare needs evolve over time. Puppies and kittens require a series of vaccines to build immunity, adult pets need boosters to stay protected, and seniors benefit from additional screenings to catch age-related issues early. We’ll create a personalized vaccination schedule and wellness plan to keep your pet protected and thriving at every stage of life.