Preventative Care
Wellness care is a proactive approach to keeping pets healthy through regular checkups, vaccinations, and preventive treatments. Routine wellness exams allow veterinarians to catch potential health issues early, often before symptoms appear.
Vaccines
Vaccinations are a vital part of your pet’s preventive health care. They protect pets from a range of contagious and potentially life-threatening diseases, such as parvovirus, distemper, rabies, and feline leukemia. By keeping your pet on a regular vaccination schedule, you not only safeguard their health but also help prevent the spread of disease within the pet community. Some vaccines are required by law, while others are recommended based on your pet’s lifestyle and risk factors. Regular boosters are essential to maintain immunity and keep your pet protected throughout their life.
Heartworm Prevention
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms that live in the heart and lungs of infected pets, primarily dogs and occasionally cats. Transmitted through mosquito bites, heartworm disease is difficult and expensive to treat, but easy to prevent. Monthly heartworm preventatives—whether oral or topical—are safe, effective, and crucial for your pet’s long-term health. Routine heartworm testing ensures your pet remains free of infection and helps your veterinarian recommend the best course of preventive care.
Parasite Screening
Internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and giardia can cause a variety of health problems in pets, including digestive upset, weight loss, and more serious systemic issues. Parasite screening is done through regular fecal exams to detect the presence of these hidden threats. Many intestinal parasites are also zoonotic, meaning they can be passed from pets to people—making prevention and early detection even more important. Routine parasite screenings, combined with year-round parasite control, help keep both pets and their families safe and healthy.