Wellness & Preventative Care

General wellness care may include routine physical exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, weight and nutrition guidance, dental health evaluations, behavioral discussions, and age-appropriate health screenings.

These visits are also a great opportunity for pet owners to ask questions and discuss any changes in their pet’s eating habits, activity level, behavior, or overall well-being.

The goal of general pet wellness is not only to treat illness, but to help prevent health problems before they develop and support a longer, healthier life for your pet.

Puppy and kitten wellness typically includes comprehensive physical exams, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, parasite prevention, nutrition and feeding guidance, growth monitoring, and discussions about behavior and socialization. Your veterinarian can also provide guidance on microchipping and the appropriate timing for spaying or neutering.

Starting preventive care early helps build the foundation for a happy, healthy life while giving pet owners the information and support they need to confidently care for their newest family member.

During a wellness exam, your veterinarian may evaluate your pet’s eyes, ears, mouth, teeth, skin, coat, heart, lungs, joints, weight, and overall body condition. Depending on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and health history, your veterinarian may also recommend vaccinations, parasite prevention, routine laboratory testing, dental care, or nutritional guidance.

Regular wellness exams help establish a clear picture of what is normal for your pet, making it easier to recognize changes early and provide appropriate care when needed.

During a recheck exam, your veterinarian may reassess symptoms, examine the affected area, review medications, evaluate healing, repeat diagnostic testing when necessary, and discuss any changes you have noticed at home. Based on your pet’s progress, medications or treatment recommendations may be adjusted.

Recheck exams are an important part of continued care, helping ensure your pet is healing properly, responding to treatment, and safely returning to their normal routine.

Microchipping provides your pet with a permanent form of identification that can greatly improve the chances of being reunited if they are ever lost or separated from your family. A microchip is a small identification device placed just beneath your pet’s skin during a quick, routine procedure.

We offer HomeAgain microchips, which contain a unique identification number that can be scanned by participating veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, and rescue organizations. Once the microchip is registered with your current contact information, the identification number can be used to help connect a found pet with their owner.

Unlike collars and identification tags, a microchip cannot fall off or become difficult to read over time. Keeping your registration information up to date is essential so you can be contacted quickly if your pet is found.

Microchipping is a simple way to provide your pet with an extra layer of protection and lifelong identification.

Our veterinary team can recommend a safe and effective prevention plan based on your pet’s age, weight, lifestyle, and individual health needs. Preventive care may include protection against fleas, ticks, heartworms, and common intestinal parasites, along with routine testing when appropriate.

Consistent parasite prevention not only protects your pet but can also help reduce parasite exposure within your home and environment. Keeping your pet on veterinarian-recommended prevention throughout the year is one of the simplest ways to support their long-term health and well-being.

Fluid therapy helps support pets who need additional hydration or assistance maintaining proper fluid balance. Fluids may be recommended for pets experiencing dehydration due to illness, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, surgery, or certain medical conditions.

Depending on your pet’s needs, fluids may be administered under the skin (subcutaneously) or directly into a vein (intravenously). Fluid therapy can help restore hydration, support circulation and organ function, and replace important fluids lost during illness or recovery.

Our veterinary team will determine the appropriate type and amount of fluids based on your pet’s health, hydration level, and individual medical needs, while monitoring their response to treatment.

Injections provide a safe and effective way to administer certain medications and treatments when prescribed by your veterinarian. They may be recommended when a medication needs to work quickly, when oral medication is not appropriate, or as part of your pet’s ongoing treatment plan.

Depending on your pet’s needs, injections may include antibiotics, pain medications, anti-inflammatory medications, anti-nausea treatments, allergy medications, vitamins, or other veterinarian-prescribed therapies.

Our veterinary team carefully selects and administers each injection based on your pet’s condition, weight, medical history, and individual needs to help provide effective treatment while keeping their comfort and safety a priority.

• Dogs: Rabies; Distemper, Parvo & Parainfluenza; Bordetella; Rattlesnake; Influenza

• Cats: FVRCP; Rabies; Feline Leukemia
  
  Vaccinations are an essential part of preventive veterinary care, helping protect your pet from contagious and potentially serious diseases. Keeping vaccines up to date supports your pet’s long-term health while also helping reduce the spread of disease among other animals in the community.

Our veterinary team develops a personalized vaccination schedule based on your pet’s age, health, lifestyle, environment, and potential exposure risks. Recommended vaccines may include core vaccines, which are important for most pets, as well as lifestyle-based vaccines for pets with specific risk factors.

During your pet’s visit, we’ll review their vaccination history and recommend the appropriate vaccines and boosters to help provide safe, effective, and ongoing protection throughout every stage of life.