Having your pet into a veterinarian for wellness exams and vaccines is an important part of caring for your pet. Pets need to see the veterinarian regularly throughout their life.

There are many different reasons why annual wellness exams are important. Disease prevention and protection is the focus of most wellness exams. During the exam, the veterinarian will examine your pet and answer any questions you might have. Also, during your pet’s annual visit is the best time to update any vaccines your pet is due for.

For most dogs, our veterinarians recommend:

• DA₂PP (distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, parainfluenceza)
• Bordetella (If boarding, daycare, dog parks, etc.)
• Leptospirosis
• Rabies

For cats, our veterinarians recommend:

• RCP (Herpesviral Rhinotrachetits, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)
• Leukemia (If outside)
• Rabies

During wellness exams, our veterinarian may recommend lab work to catch early signs of medical conditions such as diabetes, cancer, cardiac problems and more. While some of these underlying illnesses do not always have visible signs, early detection enables us to make treatment recommendations before the condition becomes advanced.

Performing annual wellness exams helps improve the relationship between your pet and our veterinarians and staff. While some pets do very well with new places and people, many pets get anxious when it is time to come to the vet for any reason. Having your pet into the clinic on a regular basis can help ensure your pet feels more comfortable and relaxed. Our staff has been trained to use Fear Free techniques to reduce the feelings of stress and anxiety, resulting in a better experience for you and your pet.

Contact us

To schedule your pet’s annual wellness exam contact us at (785) 357-5188.