Wellness and Vaccination Programs
A wellness examination gives our veterinarians a chance to evaluate your pet's overall health and to detect a problem before it turns into a serious illness. Your pet can't tell you in words how it is feeling, so veterinarians relay on complete thorough physical examinations to determine if your pet is truly healthy. Do not underestimate the importance of your pet's wellness examination. Taking your pet to the veterinarian once a year or more frequently means you are helping your pet live a longer and healthier life. Do your part to take care of your best friend and companion! Our comprehensive CAT and DOG general physical wellness examination and vaccination programs are designed to prevent disease and prolong the lives of your companion animals. Dogs and cats age more rapidly than humans so major health issues can develop in a short amount of time. A wellness exam is recommended at least once yearly in order to diagnose, treat or prevent problems before they become life threatening. Routine annual general physical examinations and vaccinations usually only take 15 to 20 minutes. All major diagnostic work-up appointments requiring further tests are scheduled for at least thirty minutes in order for you to be able to speak with our doctors and support staff. Your concerns are properly addressed and any questions are answered thoroughly. Any new or existing problems can be discussed. Early diagnosis of a disease process can lead your pet to a longer healthier life. Kidney disease, if diagnosed early, will allow us to modify your dog or cat's diet and in some cases add supplements to their diet to potentially extend their lives. There are many other conditions to which an early diagnosis is advantageous. Disease prevention is always less costly than dealing with the treatment of a disease once your pet has developed it. An example would be the treatment of parvovirus gastroenteritis. Parvovirus infection hospitalization and treatment can frequently cost $1,000 or more while a proper parvovirus vaccination and booster 3 weeks later will usually cost only $130. Thanks to new developments in veterinary medicine, pets today enjoy longer, heathier lives than ever before. Many dogs now live 12 years or more which is almost double their average lifespan in the 1950s. Nowadays indoor cats often thrive 14 years or longer. All pets even including birds, exotic pocket pets, reptiles and even fish enjoy longer lives when given proper food care. - AAHA
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Puppy Wellness
Congratulations on your new puppy! Our puppy wellness program is designed to offer your new puppy all the benefits of veterinary services available to him or her from 6 weeks…
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Kitten Wellness
Congratulations on your new kitten! There is nothing more enjoyable than a new, playful and huggable ball of fluff for a friend. Kittens tend to be more independent than puppies…
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Adult Pet Wellness
Your pet ages more quickly than you do so your veterinarian should examine your dog or cat a least once a year. Taking your pet to the vet once a…
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Senior Pet Wellness
We want to help you celebrate your pet’s Golden years! The health of your pet can change quickly as he or she ages and these subtle changes often go unnoticed.…
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Parvovirus Infection
Parvovirus Kills. Is Your Dog Protected? by Ben Moger-Williams One of the most deadly viral diseases in dogs, especially puppies, is canine parvovirus, or parvo. Parvo is highly contagious and…
