What is Examined at a Pet Check-Up?

Every dog and cat need to go to a veterinary clinic or animal hospital for a pet check-up at least once a year. If you have concerns about your pet’s health at any other time throughout the year, you can also schedule an additional appointment for them. Here are some of the things that will be checked at your pet’s annual visit to the veterinary clinic for a pet check-up. 

Pet vaccinations - Pet vaccinations are an essential part of your pet’s annual pet check-up. Animal vaccinations are needed to keep your pet from catching the flu or 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 their annual pet check-up your cat or dog will be checked from head to tail for any abnormalities. The head-to-tail check is crucial because 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 if you or the veterinarian have a concern about your pet’s health. Otherwise, bloodwork will only be done occasionally to check for certain sicknesses or diseases. 

Parasite check - It is particularly important to give your pet medication to keep fleas and ticks away. In addition to that, there are pet vaccinations to keep some parasites away. Ask the veterinarian you take your dog or cat to about what vaccinations are available to protect your dog from parasites. 

Dental health - The staff at our veterinary clinic will check your pet’s gums and teeth to make sure there are no issues with them. It is necessary to get your pet’s teeth cleaned when they go to get groomed, or you can do it at home if you buy a toothbrush and toothpaste for your pet. 

Contact Transit Animal Hospital to schedule a pet check-up for your dog or cat. Our animal hospital is accessible to residents of West Seneca, Lancaster, Williamsville, Clarence, Cheektowaga, Depew, and Orchard Park, NY.