Excellent Pet Health Care & Wellness Exams in Jensen Beach
Wellness exams are the single most important contributor to your pet's overall condition, growth, disease prevention, and longevity. At Jensen Beach Animal Hospital, we're proud to offer in-depth wellness exams to help keep your pet living a happy and healthy life. Our veterinary team has extensive experience working with cats and dogs of all ages and treats each of our patients with the compassion and gentleness they deserve.
We know how overwhelming visiting the veterinarian can be for some pets. That's why our team employs fear-free techniques to help your pet feel comfortable and relaxed during their exam. Call us to schedule your pet's next appointment and give them the exceptional Jensen Beach pet health and wellness exams they deserve!
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What Is a Veterinary Wellness Exam?
A veterinary wellness exam is a check-up for your cat or dog. Wellness exams typically take place once or twice a year, depending on the condition and age of your pet. More importantly, a wellness exam, including a new puppy or kitten exam, is an excellent way to help prevent your pet from experiencing adverse health conditions. Our team uses state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to detect various diseases and viruses that can be difficult to detect in their early stages, including certain parasites and cancers.
We recommend bringing your pet in for wellness exams even if they're not exhibiting signs of sickness. Wellness exams are especially important for young and mature pets, as both age groups are more susceptible to illness. No matter what age your pet is or the condition they're in, we'll help them feel like they're among family. Some of the preventive services we offer include:
Components of a Veterinary Wellness Exam
When you bring your pet in for their wellness exam, we'll begin by carefully reviewing their medical history. We'll also take this time to ask you questions about your pet's health and behavior. Have you noticed a sudden change in their appetite? Are they exhibiting changes in their sleep patterns? The information you provide us can make a significant difference in improving your pet's overall well-being in more ways than one.
Depending on whether your pet is at a higher risk for certain diseases or conditions, we may ask for you to bring in a sample of their stool for analysis. Not only can your pet's stool provide us with crucial information about their diet, but it can serve as a detection tool for parasites. Finally, our Jensen Beach veterinary care team will perform a physical examination which may include:
- Weighing your pet to determine if they're underweight, at a normal weight, or overweight
- Listening to your pet's heart and lungs for signs of potential irregularities
- Checking your pet's stance to ensure their gait isn't putting stress on certain bones and joints
- Examining your pet's eyes for any redness, cloudiness, excessive tearing, or discharge
- Checking your pet's ears for indications of bacterial infection, ear mites, or polyps
- Taking a closer look at your pet's teeth for gum disease or tooth decay
- Feeling along your pet's body for swelling, signs of lameness, and potential pain points
- Examining your pet's fur for signs of bald patches and signs of dandruff
Following your pet's examination, we'll create a personalized treatment plan. We're more than happy to answer questions about our recommended treatments, including breaking each one down step by step. If you feel uncomfortable or uncertain about your pet's plan, we can make any necessary adjustments so that it fits your comfort level.
Preventive Wellness Care FAQs
It's normal to have countless questions about our Jensen Beach preventive veterinary care. Our team is here to answer your questions so that you have the information you need to make educated decisions about your pet's health. Some frequently asked questions about preventive wellness care include:
It all depends on whether your pet is due for any vaccinations. However, we can administer vaccinations during your pet's exam to help lessen the impact on your schedule.
Yes. We encourage owners to be in the room when we're conducting our wellness exam to help keep them calm and relaxed.
Although your pet may appear healthy on the surface, pets are good at hiding discomfort, and they may be dealing with an adverse health condition. When you bring your pet in for a wellness exam, our skilled and experienced team can spot concerning signs that you may have missed.
Your Place for Jensen Beach Preventive Veterinary Care
At Jensen Beach Animal Hospital, we're passionate about leveraging wellness exams to help your pet live a long and comfortable life. Our wellness exams can detect everything from minor ear infections to major complications like cancer. We are excited to meet you and learn how our Jensen Beach preventive veterinary care can benefit your pet. Call us today to schedule your pet's next appointment!
CALL US: (772) 334-5010 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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