The foundation for quality veterinary medicine is preventative care - preventing and protecting animals from health problems. This includes comprehensive physical examinations, immunization and deworming programs and preventative wellness packages to keep your animals healthy and happy for a lifetime.

What will help my pet live a healthier and longer life?

Preventative medicine and early detection/treatment of disease are the foundation to helping our pets live happier, healthier lives.

Several ingredients are needed:

1. Prevention of disease - vaccinations, heartworm preventative, flea & tick protection, etc.
2. Detection of disease by comprehensive health assessments - consists of physical examinations, blood screenings, fecal exams, urinalysis, etc.
3. Health care plans & therapeutics if needed - involves choosing and implementing the most appropriate therapies for any medical condition(s) that are detected.
4. Monitoring for follow-up care as needed - re-evaluations and diagnostic tests to monitor progress.

Why should I bring my pet in when he seems healthy?

People often think that the purpose of an exam or "office visit" is to receive vaccinations. This couldn't be further from the truth. The most important reason to have your pet seen by a veterinarian is for comprehensive physical examinations and programs designed to prevent and detect disease.

How often should I bring my pet in?

Semi-annual physical examinations are the focal point for keeping your pet on the road of good health. During the 6 months between exams, your pet actually ages 3-5 years! Regular comprehensive examinations are critical to preventing and detecting disease because:

1. Our pets age 5-7 times faster than us.
2. Animals by nature tend to hide illness, so it can be hard for you to detect problems.
3. Pets cannot always tell us when it hurts.

View the Human-Animal Age Conversion Chart (PDF) to see how old your pet really is!