At Mercy Animal Hospital we believe that prevention is better than cure and that pets under the age of 6 gain significant health benefits from annual wellness exams. Animals age much faster than humans and by the same scale, disease processes also develop much faster. Thus, early detection and treatment maximizes your pet's chances for recovery. From the financial standpoint, it is better to prevent than to cure diseases such as heartworm, dental and metabolic diseases by using preventive measures, changes in diet and or physical activities. Follow your veterinarians vaccination and homecare recommendations for your pets.
During the annual visit, the veterinarian will perform the following:
* Comprehensive physical examination
* Intestinal parasite screening
* Heartworm testing
* Wellness panel (CBC and chemistries)
Baseline test values help you to make more informed decisions about healthcare and significantly help in prevention or early detection of major diseases
* Dental examination and dental cleaning
Annual dental cleaning is recommended to prevent major diseases such as dental, heart, lung and kidney disease
* Vaccination update(s).
* Discussion of nutrition, behavior, continued preventive regimen and any pet owner questions
The wellness evaluations give you an opportunity to minimize potential health risks through early detection and treatment.
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At Mercy Animal Hospital we believe that prevention is better than cure and that pets under the age of 6 gain significant health benefits from annual wellness exams. Animals age much faster than humans and by the same scale, disease processes also develop much faster. Thus, early detection and treatment maximizes your pet's chances for recovery. From the financial standpoint, it is better to prevent than to cure diseases such as heartworm, dental and metabolic diseases by using preventive measures, changes in diet and or physical activities. Follow your veterinarians vaccination and homecare recommendations for your pets.