Annual Wellness Exam and Preventive Care
Annual wellness exams for pets are essential for preventive care, allowing veterinarians to monitor overall health, detect potential problems early, and administer necessary preventive care (vaccinations) and parasite prevention measures (deworming).
A typical wellness visit includes:
- Comprehensive physical examination
- Questionning the owner
- Diagnosetive testing
- Vaccinations
- Preventive care
- Weight check and dental health
Why Are Annual Wellness Visits Important?
- Early disease detection
- Preventive care
- Monitoring overall health
- Peace of mind
- Cost-effective
Puppy and Kitten exams
Puppy and kitten exams are similar to annual wellness exams with an emphasis to detect congenital defects such as umbilical hernias, poor weight gain or physical abnormailties of organs or body parts.
Parasite Prevention
Parasites prevention in pets is crucial for their health and wellbeing, as parasite can cause discomfort, serious diseases and even zoonotic infections that can be transmitted to humans. Regular preventative measures like medication and hygiene practices are essential for protecting both your pet and your family.
Why parasite prevention is so important?
- Health risks for pets
- Zoonotic infections
- Prevention is easire and cheaper than treatment
- Year round protection
- Protects your home from parasite infestation
Parasite preventive measures include
- Regular deworming
- Monthly preventatives
- Good hygeine
- Regular veterinary check-ups
Vaccine Reactions in Pets
After vaccination, pets experience mild side effects such as lethargy, decreased appetite or a small bump at the injecction site, but serious reactions are rare and require immediate veterinary attention.
If you notice symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, facial swelling, hives, vomiting or diarrhea then seek immediate veterinary attention.