
North Heart Vet
Gwinn - Sawyer
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From kittens/puppies, to young adults, to mature pets, to the elderly... all pets should receive regular wellness exams. How frequently should they be checked? That depends
on your pet's unique lifestyle.
Kittens and puppies are examined more frequently (every few weeks) as they receive
booster vaccinations and are spayed/neutered. Young adults should receive
yearly check-ups. Mature/senior cats and dogs, along with those that have underlying medical problems or are on chronic medications should be assessed at least every 6 months. We follow the AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) guidelines for wellness exams and vaccinations based on each pet's lifestyle, risk factors, medical history, and age.
We will perform a comprehensive physical exam and develop a wellness and
preventative care plan for your individual cat or dog. Keeping our pets healthy also
keeps us healthy - our furry friends can carry diseases and parasites that can sometimes be passed to people (especially children or people with compromised immune
systems). Prevention is the best medicine! For everyone!
We take into account:
*risk factors and screening tests for contagious/infectious diseases
*vaccine recommendations based on age and lifestyle
*parasite control & prevention
*nutritional assessment
*weight consultation
*dental evaluation
* recommendations for appropriate wellness testing
