Pet Check-Up Service
for Depew, Williamsville, Clarence, Cheektowaga, West Seneca, Orchard Park, NY & Beyond
Your pets are not just pets; they are members of your family. Just as a normal human would get an annual physical and check-up exam, our beloved pets should as well. Pet check-ups are important in protecting our furry friends. At least once a year, your pet should receive a physical examination from a professional veterinarian.
The vet checks to make sure your pet is healthy, including making sure they are up to date on any vaccinations, have their flea meds, and any medical concerns are addressed. Pet check-ups are also very beneficial when done regularly because they can help to catch medical concerns early, thus preventing more serious health issues for our furry friends.
How Often Should Pets Get a Check-Up?
The number of times your pet receives a check-up depends upon the type of pet and more importantly, the age of your pet. Most of the time, your pet will be fine with receiving a check-up annually. However, it is generally recommended that older pets receive two check-ups yearly.
Vaccinations are generally given during check-ups, especially the initial dose for vaccines that require multiple doses. Vaccinations that require multiple doses will, inevitably, be scheduled in between check-ups.
What is Done at a Pet Check-Up?
Pet vaccinations: Pet vaccinations are an especially important part of your pet’s annual pet check-up. Animal vaccinations are needed to keep your pet from catching the flu and colds from other animals, but also to have them ready to be dropped off at a pet boarding facility if you need to go away for work or vacation. Pet boarding facilities require any pets that stay with them to be up to date on all their vaccinations.
Head-to-tail check: At the annual pet check-ups your cat or dog will be checked from head to tail for any abnormalities. The head-to-tail check is crucial because the veterinarians can catch serious illnesses like cancer from small lumps or bumps on your pet’s body.
Blood tests: Typically your pet will only get blood work done at their annual pet check-up if you or the veterinarian have a concern about your pet’s health. Otherwise, bloodwork will only be done every so often to check for certain sicknesses or diseases.
Contact Our Veterinary Clinic Today to Schedule Your Pet Check-Up
Keeping your furry friend healthy is the prerogative of every pet owner. Your pet is not just a pet, it is a family member. A pet check-up is one of the most important ways in which we can protect them and keep them healthy. Your pet will receive any vaccinations it may need, health concerns can be detected early and addressed, and it can receive any medications it may need. Contact us today to schedule your pet’s check-up.
