|
Annual Health
Screens
As part of
your pet's annual vaccination program, we will give your pet a thorough
physical exam. This procedure allows us to determine the overall
physical health of your pet. It also allows us to examine your pet
closely for problems that may be considered breed specific. This simply
means that certain breeds of dogs and cats are pre-disposed to certain
problems.
For example, if you own a cocker spaniel, you have no doubt at some
time dealt with an ear problem. Our physical examination will help alert
you to potential problems which may occur. The physical exam, however,
does not allow us to determine the overall health of the internal
organs. Only a blood screen will do that. This short procedure will
detect any liver and kidney problems as well as check for anemia,
diabetes, and infections. We recommend this screening for all pets two
to seven years of age. If your pet is seven years or older, ask about
our senior care program. As in all health evaluations, early detection
is the key as it allows for more and better treatment options. If you
have any questions, please feel free to call.
Back
to list of Services
|
