Pet Wellness Exams
Wellness exams are an essential part of your pet’s healthcare routine. These visits provide an opportunity to assess your pet’s overall health, monitor changes in their condition, and address concerns you may have. During your pet’s wellness exam, we will:
Check Vital Signs
We assess your pet’s heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and mucous membrane color to ensure they are in a healthy range.
Assess Skin and Coat
Your pet’s skin is a reflection of their overall health, so we check for any signs of allergies, infections, or parasites.
Palpate Abdomen
We check for signs of swelling or pain in internal organs, which can indicate underlying conditions like kidney, bladder, spleen, intestinal, or liver disease.
Examine Eyes, Ears, and Teeth
We look for signs of infections, cataracts, dental disease, or other issues that could affect your pet’s health.
Examine Musculoskeletal System
We evaluate your pet’s joints and bones for signs of arthritis or mobility issues, which can particularly impact senior pets.
Monitor Weight and Body Condition
Obesity is a growing issue for pets, and we can create a nutrition and exercise plan to help maintain a healthy weight.
These comprehensive exams allow us to catch potential health issues early, often before symptoms appear, and provide proactive care to help your pet live a longer, healthier life.
Cat and Dog Vaccinations
Vaccinations protect your pet from infectious diseases that could cause serious, potentially fatal, health problems. We will create a personalized vaccination schedule based on your pet’s age, health status, lifestyle, and risk factors to ensure they are fully protected.
Canine Vaccinations
Core vaccines for dogs include rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus. These vaccines are essential for all dogs, regardless of lifestyle.
Additional vaccines may be recommended based on your dog’s lifestyle, such as leptospirosis, Lyme disease, bordetella (kennel cough), and canine influenza.
Feline Vaccinations
Core vaccines for cats include rabies, feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia. These vaccines are recommended for all cats, even those who stay strictly indoors. Kittens, cats who venture outside, and cats with an unknown vaccination history should receive the feline leukemia vaccine for added protection.
Parasite Prevention
Parasite control is another essential component of preventive care. We provide year-round protection against fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites with safe and effective medications tailored to your pet’s needs.
The Importance of Preventive Care
Investing in preventive care now can save your pet from unnecessary pain, expensive treatments, and possible life-threatening diseases later. At All Pets Vet Hospital, we are committed to keeping your pet healthy and happy with personalized wellness exams, vaccinations, early detection screenings, and comprehensive care advice.
Give us a call at (908) 707-1555 to schedule your pet’s wellness exam today to get started on a proactive approach to their health!