Wellness Exams

Your pet can benefit greatly from regular wellness examinations or checkups. Whether your pet is a youngster, a senior citizen, or any age in between, wellness examinations provide an excellent opportunity for us to conduct a thorough physical examination and develop a baseline for your pet. This information will help us identify medical problems and other issues that can affect your pet’s health and quality of life.

A wellness examination starts with a complete nose to tail physical exam and ideally includes an evaluation of all of your pet’s major organ systems. We’ll use the wellness visit to ask you questions about your pet’s behavior, appetite, exercise habits, and regular activities at home. This is also an excellent time for us to discuss any routine diagnostic testing that may benefit your pet. Routine vaccinations may also be recommended at that time, Even if your pet seems healthy, a wellness examination is a good opportunity to note any changes: weight gain or loss, appetite, behavior or subtle changes that may not be evident at home. Sometimes, information obtained during a wellness examination can help detect early signs of illness and address health issues in a timely manner.