Just a few of our wellness and preventive care services are listed below. For more information on these or other services, please call Getting your new puppy or kitten off to a healthy start sets the stage for their lives as healthy adults. Regular physical examinations, core and elective vaccinations, fecal testing for parasites, and deworming are all important elements of ensuring good health for your puppy or kitten.
Our knowledgeable staff can help your family learn about potty training your pup, performing nail trims on your puppy or kitten, dietary recommendations, and potential health hazards for your new pet. Spaying and neutering are additional topics to consider; the appropriate age for the timing of sterilization surgery may vary upon the species and breed of your pet. You may also want to consider Pet Health Insurance β a great way to get your new little family member off to a good start. Preventive veterinary care is the cornerstone of keeping your pet their healthiest so that you and your pet can have more great years together.
During routine preventive exams, your veterinarian will assess:. When health problems are identified, a medical plan will be outlined to evaluate the problems in depth.
If your pet appears to be healthy enough for routine preventive care, your veterinarian will discuss which immunizations are advised, as well as parasite prevention including heartworm disease, intestinal parasites, and ectoparasites fleas, ticks, etc.
Remember, keeping up with preventive care for your pet is the best way to keep your pet happy and healthy for life. We love Senior Pets! Senior pets have special needs, and benefit from more regular veterinary visits compared to their younger counterparts. Age-associated conditions include:. These conditions will start to become more prevalent as your pet gets older. For this reason, we recommend twice-yearly veterinary visits for pets over 7 years of age.
