Comprehensive Preventive Veterinary Care
Preventive veterinary care is the cornerstone of keeping your pet their healthiest so that you and your pet can have more great years together.
Why Routine Wellness Exams Matter
Because our pets age much faster than we do, regular physical examinations are critical to catching potential health changes early. A routine check-up allows us to evaluate your pet from nose to tail, ensuring every system is functioning exactly as it should.
What We Check During a Physical Exam
During your pet’s preventive visit, our veterinarians perform a comprehensive, head-to-tail assessment of their overall health:
Head & Face: Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat.
Internal Systems: Heart, lungs, abdominal organs, and lymph nodes.
Mobility & Senses: Musculoskeletal, neurologic, and urogenital systems.
General Vitality: Overall body condition, weight, skin, and coat.
When health problems are identified, a medical plan will be outlined to evaluate the problems in depth. If your pet appears to be healthy enough for routine preventive care, your veterinarian will discuss which immunizations are advised, as well as parasite prevention including heartworm disease, intestinal parasites, and ectoparasites (fleas, ticks, etc.). Annual age-appropriate lab tests, testing for heartworm and/or tick-borne diseases, and fecal tests for parasites
may also be recommended for your pet. Finally, your pet’s nutrition, diet, and exercise routines can be assessed and optimized to help your pet be in best physical condition for their lifestyle and age. Remember, keeping up with preventive care for your pet is the best way to keep your pet happy and healthy life.
Essential Parasite Prevention for Your Pet
Protecting your pet from parasites is a critical part of routine healthcare. Both external and internal parasites pose serious risks to pets and human family members.
Key Threats to Watch For
Fleas & Ticks (External): Fleas cause severe skin irritation and transmit infections like Bartonella. Ticks spread dangerous illnesses, including Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Intestinal Parasites (Internal): Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms are spread through contaminated soil, feces, or ingested prey. Many are zoonotic—meaning they can pass to humans and cause severe health issues.
Heartworms (Internal): Transmitted by mosquitoes, heartworms travel to the heart and lungs, causing fatal heart failure if untreated. Early stages show no symptoms, and treatment is costly and risky.
How to Protect Your Home
Year-Round Preventatives: Use veterinarian-approved monthly treatments to prevent fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal worms.
Practice Good Hygiene: Wash hands regularly and clean up after your pet immediately to stop environmental contamination.
