Why Your Pet Needs Wellness Exams

Your pet needs preventive medicine just like humans do to help keep them in their very best health. At Anzer Animal Hospital in Loxahatchee Groves, our veterinarians provide thorough and affordable wellness exams for family pets and livestock. A wellness exam helps to identify any illnesses, injuries, or other health problems that might affect your pet or livestock, allowing our veterinarian to create a treatment plan for any health problems that we find. 

How Our Veterinarians Perform Wellness Exams

A veterinary wellness exam typically includes obtaining a blood sample and analyzing it. Our veterinarian checks a variety of factors that the bloodwork indicates. Sometimes, the results might show the early onset of renal failure, a cancerous condition, or other potentially serious health problems.

Our veterinarians can check for:

• Heart problems
• Lung capacity
• Skin and hair issues
• Commonly occurring diseases
• And much more

Some breeds of cats, dogs, and other animals are especially prone to particular health problems. A wellness exam can focus on those conditions to see if any are present in your pet or livestock. The wellness exam is the best tool for ensuring your pet's health remains good.

Many Treatments Could Improve Animals' Health

Our veterinarians can prescribe a course of treatment for any health issues that the wellness exam might uncover. Many health conditions might require a modest change in diet or prescription medication. Some conditions might require more direct treatment, including surgery. Our veterinary staff can help ensure your pet receives the best possible care for any health conditions that the wellness exam might reveal. Hopefully, everything will be fine, and your pet will remain in good health until at least the next scheduled wellness exam.

How Often to Examine Your Pet's Health

You should provide your pet with a wellness exam at least once a year. An annual wellness exam will help you make any minor adjustments in nutrition or living conditions that can help keep your pet in good health. If you notice any changes in your pet's general physical condition or behavior, that might be a sign of a medical problem affecting your pet. Many pets are very good at hiding subtle injuries or illnesses that a wellness exam could uncover. If your pet suffers an injury or becomes obviously ill, that is when you should bring your pet in for a wellness exam. Our veterinarian can determine the cause and treat it when possible.

Schedule Your Pet's Wellness Exam Today

Contact our friendly and professional staff at Anzer Animal Hospital in Loxahatchee Groves to schedule a wellness exam. Call us today at (561) 619-7600 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.