As put by Benjamin Franklin “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” truly holds its meaning when discussing pet health and wellness. The overall cost of prevention is often a fraction of the cost of treating a disease or problem once it has become more advanced, and early diagnosis and treatment of developing problems or diseases can increase the likelihood of successful outcomes.
Preventive healthcare involves a multi-faceted approach that includes veterinary evaluation of your pet's overall health and risks of disease or other health problems. Our doctors will assess your pet based on its lifestyle, breed, genetics, nutrition, etc. in order to customize a wellness plan that suits both your pet’s health and your budget. Based on the findings, your veterinarian will provide you with recommendations for your pet's nutrition, dental care, vaccinations and heartworm/flea/tick prevention, as well as recommendations specifically tailored to your pet's health status and risk factors.
We’re there for all stages of your pet’s life.
From their very first visit with us, we want to make sure your pet gets off on the right health plan. Throughout their life, we hope to see your pet at least once a year for an exam, and twice during their senior years (anything after the age of seven).
A Junior Wellness Panel is advised for regular health monitoring of all pets less than 6 years of age. Junior Wellness testing allows our doctors to detect problems before they become a major concern or greater threat to your pet’s health. Junior Wellness also establishes baseline results that are important in monitoring your pet’s health trends.
Junior Wellness Testing for Dogs and Cats includes Kidney and liver values, Blood protein levels, Red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet levels.
In addition to the above, cats that visit outdoors are advised to have Feline leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) tests performed every 6-12 months.
Senior Wellness Panels and Exams should be performed annually on all pets over 7 years of age for routine monitoring, sooner if a health problem should arise. Senior Wellness testing for dogs and cats include kidney and liver values, electrolytes, protein levels, thyroid, blood pressure, and urine.
Senior comprehensive exams include the above-mentioned blood tests plus thoracic and abdominal radiographs to check for possible organ enlargement or tumors.
Please be sure to contact us for more details
