Importance of Wellness Checks for Pets in  Arlington,Virginia

It is the goal of every pet lover to keep their beloved furry friend happy and healthy. We advocate that here at Arlington Animal Hospital, and a big part of keeping your animal healthy is proactive pet wellness care. Learn how important preventive pet care can be. 

Why Preventive Pet Care?

Treating a problem once it is already a problem is doable, but we know that through preventive care allows us to eliminate many of these problems before they even become an issue. 

Good veterinary care is vital for proper wellness care. Routine pet wellness checks and pre-emptive testing plays a large role in preventing and detecting potential problems. When we provide these things for our pets, many animals live longer and more fulfilling lives.

Up Your Pet Wellness Game

We would rather keep your pet healthy than have to treat a sick pet. Many illnesses and diseases that our staff sees on a daily basis are preventable. Keep your pet as healthy as possible with:

Routine physical examinations — Because animals age at a much faster rate than humans, frequent wellness exams are very important. During a pet exam we can often identify problems early in their course. This can potentially allow us to stop or slow them. Routines wellness visits are also an excellent opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have. We can also evaluate your pet’s nutritional status.

Vaccinations — Preventing serious disease is much easier than curing it, and pet vaccinations help us to do so. Our veterinary staff can help assess your pet’s risk factors and recommend which vaccinations are most appropriate.

Parasite prevention — Protecting your pet against fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites is vital. Regular blood and fecal screenings for parasites are recommended as well as preventive products. 

Laboratory screening — Just because a pet appears healthy on the outside doesn’t mean everything is okay on the inside. By running routine lab work, we are more likely to catch problems early and intervene more successfully. It also helps us to understand what is normal for the individual pet. 

Spaying or neutering — Spaying or neutering your pets not only helps to decrease the pet overpopulation problem, but also helps your pet to remain healthier. Spayed and neutered pets are also much less likely to roam, which decreases their chances of being lost or injured.

Who doesn’t want their pet to live a longer and healthier life? We are here to partner with you to accomplish this goal. Contact us today to get started.