We strongly recommend annual examinations for all our patients. In the life of a dog or a cat, a year is the equivalent of 7 to 10 years as they age faster than humans. During the annual physical exams your pets overall health is reviewed. Any abnormal findings are assessed and discussed with you and optional workups are recommended. 

Vaccinations are recommended according to established protocols and are done only in healthy animals. 

For non-breeding pets we recommend neutering and spaying. 

Dogs and cats are considered geriatric at about 8 years of age depending on the breed. Ferrets at 5 years.  

What is Wellness? 

Wellness medicine is maintaining good health. In order to maintain good helath we need to see our patients regularly. As pets age faster than humans an annual exam is every 7 years in a dogs life and every 4 years in a cat's life.  During the physical exam the veterinarian checks the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lymph nodes, lungs, heart, musculoskeletal system, neurological system, skin, teeth and asks the owner about the elimination and eating habits of the pet. From the information discovered further tests may be recommended. If all is well and vaccinations updates are due these can be done. 

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