Examinations
Wellness & Illness
We provide healthy pet care, including exams, vaccines, and preventive care for dogs and cats of all ages. We enjoy getting to know young pets and helping them live long and healthy lives.
Preventive care exams, sometimes called “wellness exams” or “annual exams,” for healthy pets. Regular wellness exams are essential for preventing disease and maintaining your pet’s health as it ages.
Preventive care includes a comprehensive “nose-to-tail” evaluation and often includes recommended vaccines for your cat or dog. Labwork may be recommended depending on your pet’s age and condition, especially for older pets prone to certain diseases or conditions.
Annual or bi-annual exams may prevent disease or lead to early diagnosis and treatment of disease, which could be much less expensive and emotionally traumatic than a mid or late-stage diagnosis that may require more aggressive treatment or surgery.
During our wellness exams, our veterinarians will spend about 40 minutes with you discussing your pet’s health during the examination.
Ill animals of any age may benefit from house call examinations. Often, the last thing a pet guardian wants to do is load a sick pet into the car to take them into the stressful environment of a clinic. A lot can be done at home – diagnostics like bloodwork, x-rays, and ultrasound can all happen in your living room. Sick pets may receive additional consultation/discussion to develop a medical treatment plan with you. Giving you more face-to-face time with our veterinarians is one of the things that sets our services apart from most traditional clinics.