Bringing your pet in for an annual diagnostic and wellness checkup can help reassure you that your dog or cat is healthy or help us detect hidden diseases or conditions early. Since dogs and cats age more quickly than humans, it’s crucial for our companion animals to receive regular exams. We consider adult pets to be anywhere from 1 to 8 years old, with those 8 years and over being considered senior pets (although this varies by breed). Early detection of illnesses can improve the prognosis of many diseases, keep medical costs down, and help your pet live better for longer!
Many dogs and cats are good at hiding signs that something is wrong, so subtle changes in their health or behaviour might be easy to overlook and depending on the disease, some pets don’t show any symptoms if issues are in fact present. As they age, pets are also more susceptible to arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hormone disorders, and kidney and liver problems, all of which are difficult to detect without the help of a veterinarian.
During your pet’s wellness exam, we will perform a physical assessment, checking your dog or cat from nose to tail. We will also make sure that they receive appropriate vaccinations and preventives. We also recommend annual diagnostic workups, which may include blood, fecal, and urine tests to check for parasites and underlying diseases.
Call us today to schedule your pet’s exam! If you have any questions about our adult wellness program, please let us know.
