Does Your Furry Friend Need a Pet Wellness Exam?

Do you know the value of a pet wellness exam? Whether you have a dog, a cat, or even another species of animal, taking care of your pet can help prolong their life and improve their quality of life. Getting a regular pet wellness exam for your pet is a way that you can take care of your pet, just like feeding them and giving them exercise.

1. Identify Potential Problems Early

When you go to the veterinarian for a pet wellness exam, your pet's vet will look your pet over for signs of distress or symptoms of problems. Your pet's veterinarian will check for pet obesity, common problems like arthritis, and indications of pain or suffering.

If the vet uncovers a problem, they'll give you the next steps to help keep your pet healthy. The more often your pet goes for a pet wellness exam, the more likely it is the veterinarian will catch a problem early. 

2. Keep Up with Pet Vaccinations

When your pet goes to the vet for a pet wellness exam, the vet will give your pet any necessary shots to help ensure your pet's good health. Shots can protect your pet from common illnesses and serious conditions like rabies, distemper, adenovirus, and parvovirus.

3. Get Answers to Your Questions

During the pet wellness exam, you'll be given an opportunity to ask any questions that you might have about your pet's overall health. Maybe you've been wondering if your pet exercises enough or if you should change their diet. The exam is the perfect time to get answers to your questions from the veterinarian.

4. Get Medications for Your Pet’s Needs

Medications are helpful for treating common pet conditions. If your pet is on medication or if your pet needs medication, this will come up during your pet wellness exam. This gives the vet an opportunity to write a prescription for any medication your pet needs in order to control symptoms and pain.

5. Get Updated Instructions for Pet Care

As your pet ages, the things you need to do to take care of your pet will change. The amount of exercise your pet needs will go up and down. The amount of attention and sleep that your pet needs may change, and the way that you can accommodate those needs will also change.

Visiting the dentist for a pet wellness exam gives the vet an opportunity to give you updated instructions to ensure you can take good care of your pet.

Contact Pet Urgent Care for a Pet Wellness Exam

At Pet Urgent Care in Montgomery and Enterprise, AL, we offer services to help you take care of your pet. We provide a pet wellness exam for dogs and cats so you can take care of your furry friend.

To make an appointment for your pet, call the Enterprise location at 334-417-1166 or the Montgomery location at 334-600-4050. We have the experience and training to help you take care of your pet.