On every visit, we will do a full examination and thoroughly evaluate each pet’s history to ensure the best recommendations are made. A wellness examination will include evaluating which vaccines are necessary, reviewing the best options for parasite prevention, weight management, and dental care.
We encourage examinations every 6 months because many disease conditions can progress very quickly. We will tailor which blood and urine tests are best for your pet’s age, and clearly explain when additional tests like blood pressure measurement, x-rays, or fecal testing are necessary.
Preventative Services We Offer
Annual physical exams
Vaccinations
Pet dental care
Annual parasite screenings and prevention
Annual blood work
Spaying/neutering
Senior pet care
Every examination includes a specific recommendation for which product is best suited for your pet’s environmental exposure. Our hospital carries Trifexis, Comfortis, Heartgard Plus, Nexgard, Revolution, Cheristin, and Capstar.
With the exponential growth in heartworm cases diagnosed in the California area, as well as the increasing number of tick-transmitted diseases being identified in our State, monthly parasite preventatives are critical for your pet’s health.
Common Parasites Explained
Fleas
Fleas are small, jumping insects that live off of the blood of animals. They can carry dangerous diseases and will often cause allergic dermatitis (“severe itching”) in pets.
Ticks
Ticks are external parasites that live off of the bodily fluids of animals. They can carry diseases from one animal to another and are the main cause of the spread of diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis/anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Heartworm
Heartworm is a parasite that can live in the heart of dogs and cats. Mosquitoes carry the worm from one infected animal to another. Several hundred worms can live in the heart of a dog and infection from the parasite causes significant damage and can be fatal.
