RIGHT TIME
The annual health check is often performed at the same time as your pet’s annual vaccination. If your pet is receiving an annual anti-heartworm injection, this can also be given during the annual health check. Our Vets will start by taking a thorough history of your pet’s home habits and health. What food is he eating? When was the last time he received heartworm treatment? And so on.
PROCESS
At this point, we may make nutritional recommendations or comment on the quality of your pet’s parasite prevention treatments.
We will then perform a full physical exam of your pet. This starts from the front with the nose and slowly moves all the way back to the tip of the tail. During the examination, your vet will comment on your pet’s physical health. This includes, but is not limited to, your pet’s weight, dental health and physical fitness.
RIGHT TREATMENT
As your pet moves through their life milestones, they will reach a point in which annual blood screening tests are recommended. This is because, as your pet ages, they fall at increased risk of internal organ diseases, such as thyroid and kidney problems.
Often, these conditions aren’t noticed until they are reasonably advanced and very serious. Therefore, an annual check-up blood test becomes a no-brainer. This is usually from 7 years of age but can vary depending on the breed.
WAY AHEAD!
We then share our professional advice regarding your pet, and together with you will formulate a plan for the upcoming year. Perhaps more exercise, Introducing a joint health supplement, a serious change of diet and anything else that will improve the health and happiness of your pet.
Finally, your veterinarian will arrange to see you both back to do it all again next year!
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where to find us
VetLand Hospital and Emergency
24 Hour Veterinary Emergency Hospital
Call Now: (03) 8595 6655
Location: 619 Whitehorse RD, Mitcham
