Pet Wellness Exam
Keeping Your Pet Healthy
with Preventive Care
Routine wellness exams are a part of proactive care that can keep your pet healthy for a longer, happier life. At Just For Pets Animal Hospital, we provide comprehensive veterinary check-ups that focus on early detection, disease prevention, and overall wellness. Cats and dogs of all ages need regular check-ups to monitor their health and catch health concerns as they develop.
What You Should Know: Annual Veterinary Exams
Regular wellness exams provide valuable insight into your pet’s health. As a pet parent, you will want to make sure that your companion is regularly receiving preventive care.
How often should my pet have a wellness exam?
Most pets should have a yearly wellness exam, although senior pets and those with chronic conditions may benefit from more frequent visits.
What does a pet wellness exam include?
A physical exam assesses weight, coat condition, eyes, ears, teeth, heart, lungs, and joints. We also check for signs of disease and discuss preventive care options like vaccines, parasite prevention, and microchipping.
Will vaccinations be performed during my pet’s wellness exam?
Yes! Wellness exams often include core and lifestyle vaccines to protect your pet from preventable diseases.
Can I ask my veterinarian for nutritional and behavioral guidance?
Our veterinary team members can give advice on nutrition or behavior for cats and dogs.
Why is the vet recommending routine lab work during my pet’s wellness exam?
Diagnostics, such as bloodwork and urinalysis, provide a deeper look at your pet’s internal health. Having diagnostics performed regularly establishes a baseline for your pet’s normal values, making it easier to track any changes over time.
Is flea, tick, and heartworm prevention needed all year, even in winter?
Parasites can cause serious health issues for pets, which is why year-round prevention is highly recommended. Even if your furry companion’s risks of exposure to parasites may be lower during certain times of the year, there is always a chance that your pet could become infected. Indoor pets also need parasite preventatives, as cats and dogs can escape outside, or another furry kid or human may unknowingly bring fleas, ticks, or intestinal parasites into the home.
During an annual vet check-up, we will discuss the best preventive measures to keep your pet safe from fleas, ticks, and heartworm disease. Puppies and kittens can generally start on parasite prevention medication between 7-8 weeks old, but please consult with our veterinarians.
- Fleas & Ticks: These pests can transmit diseases and cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, and even anemia. We recommend using monthly preventatives to keep these parasites away.
- Heartworm Disease: Spread by mosquitoes, heartworm disease can be fatal if left untreated. Fortunately, preventive medication is highly effective at keeping pets safe. Heartworm testing should be performed annually, even if your pet is current on their prevention.
- Intestinal Parasites: Pets can be infected with intestinal parasites like roundworms and hookworms, which can cause digestive issues and more severe health problems. Prevention measures and fecal screenings help cats and dogs stay parasite-free.
Well Care Packages: Save on Your Companion’s Care
We understand that keeping up with preventive care can feel overwhelming, which is why we offer Well Care Packages to simplify your pet’s healthcare routine. These cost-effective packages bundle preventive services like vaccines and annual diagnostics so that your pet’s general wellness care is covered.
Our Well Care Packages were created so that pet owners can access consistent, quality care for their pets while managing the cost of veterinary care. Ask our staff for more details about the right package for your fur kid.
Just For Pets Animal Hospital for Pet Wellness Exams in Marietta, GA
Regular vet check-ups matter to your fur baby’s long-term health. Call us today to schedule your pet’s wellness exam at Just For Pets Animal Hospital in Marietta! We have same-day appointments available and welcome walk-in visits.
Just For Pets Animal Hospital provides veterinary wellness exams for cats and dogs in Marietta, East Cobb, Roswell, Westfield, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Powers Park, and the northern Atlanta area.
