Want Your Pet to Live Longer? Here’s How

Want Your Pet to Live Longer? Here’s How

When it comes to helping your pet have as many healthy years with you as possible, routine wellness care is key—which is why in October, we recognize National Pet Wellness Month.

In addition to annual vaccinations and exams, wellness care includes blood and lab screenings, dental care, nutrition counseling, parasite prevention, and spay/neuter if the animal is not being bred. Wellness care is your pet’s best defense and in the long term will save you money, because with routine exams and testing, we can catch health issues before they become bigger—and more expensive—problems.

While we recommend annual visits for all adult dogs and cats, we do believe that senior animals should have twice-yearly exams and blood work. Pets age differently based on species, breed and size, but generally most dogs are considered seniors around age 8; cats at 10. Since animals age much faster than we do, disease and illness progress more quickly, and we want to catch problems early while they’re more treatable.

Wellness exams are also important for another reason: they enable us to truly get to know you and your pet. We consider it part of our job as your pet’s health care provider to understand not only your animal companion’s physical needs, but to support the bond you have with your pet.

To schedule an exam for your pet, request an appointment online or give us a call at (540) 832-1751.