Your furry friends are trusty companions that deserve a healthy life. Other than unlimited treats and never-ending fun at the park, good health is most important factor in your pet’s life. The best way to monitor its health is to make your pet gets a routine wellness exam. At All Creatures Animal Hospital in Granbury, TX our team will make sure your pet maintains a good, healthy life.
What Is a Wellness Exam?
Much like humans, pets also need to get regular check-ups to ensure that their health is in good shape. The goal of a wellness exam is to help your pet maintain optimal health and avoid medical problems.
A good diet is important in keeping your pets healthy. Dogs, for example, age a lot faster than humans. Pet owners should be mindful of the kind of food they feed their dog. As dogs grow older, they may develop dietary sensitivities that could give them discomfort. A routine wellness exam makes sure these kinds of issues are detected early.
The frequency of wellness exams usually depends on the age of your pet. Puppies and kittens will have more visits, especially because they have to complete their vaccinations. This means going to the vet at least every three to four weeks for the first four months.
For older pets, however, visits to an animal hospital are more limited. Bring your pet in once or twice a year to monitor its health.
Preventative Care
An annual pet wellness exam is one of the best things you can do to keep your dog or cat healthy. At these check-ups, a vet at our animal hospital will give your pet a thorough head to tail exam. Your pet can be checked for everything from ear mites to gum disease. You may be asked to bring a stool sample to check for parasites. Blood may even be drawn if there is something found that needs a closer look. The annual appointment can also cover any vaccinations your pet may need. Yearly wellness exams will help ensure your furry friend is kept up to date on their vaccines so they stay healthy. A vet on our team may also recommend (or you are welcome to request) flea and tick treatments. Our veterinarians are happy to discuss the best options for you.
What to Expect
A thorough physical exam should be expected during the vet visit. One of the first things our veterinarians observe is your pet’s alertness. Sudden lethargy could be causing it to become restless. We also check your pet’s mobility and agility, and examine their skin and fur.
Our vet will listen to your pet’s heartbeat, check its mouth and teeth, and feel around the pet’s body to check for sensitive areas suspicious growths, like cysts or tumors.
Ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and even blood count and stool exams are also part of a wellness exam. These tests can show more about the status of your pet’s health.
We at All Creatures Animal Hospital are a veterinary practice serving the greater Granbury, TX, area. We know pets are a part of families, and we are committed to giving your pet the care that they need. We offer a range of services in our facility.
Our veterinarians are expertly trained in veterinarian medicine. We welcome you to partner with us in giving your pet medical care. Feel free to call us about any of our pet wellness services.
Services We Offer at Our Animal Hospital
We can recommend our other services and procedures to help preserve your pet’s health. Here are a few of them:
Spay and Neuter
Spaying or neutering your pet not only helps control the pet population, but it can extend the life of your pet and keep it from developing certain conditions later in life.
Oral Health
Pet wellness includes proper dental care. Just like people, tartar and plaque can build up and cause tooth decay. This can lead to tooth breakage, loss, and gum disease. A vet can perform an exam and treat any issues before they become serious. A good cleaning can be done as well.
Senior Pet Care
We believe in treating your pet even into his older years. It can be important to monitor your pet’s health as they get older because this is when new health conditions are likely to arise. Our senior pet care can help ensure that your pet is comfortable as he grows older.
Bring Your Pet in for a Wellness Exam
At All Creatures Animal Hospital, serving Granbury, TX, your pet is our top priority. Our goal is to make your pet both feel comfortable and confident. Give us a call at (817) 326-6262 for more information.