Every dog and cat should get a yearly physical examination from their veterinarian. For some animals, more frequent visits may be necessary due to health issues. Prevention of disease is important because it is easier to prevent disease than it is to treat it. Early detection is also key to allow for the best possible outcome.

Every dog should receive:
- Yearly physical examination
- Appropriate vaccinations
- Rabies (required by law)
- Canine Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus-2
- Bordatella (kennel cough) - as needed
- Fecal exam - check for intestinal parasites
- Bi-annual heartworm test
- Year round heartworm, intestinal parasite, and
flea prevention
- Tick control as needed
- Dental recommendations
- Dietary recommendations
- Behavioral recommendations
- Appropriate ID - microchip, rabies tag
- Spaying or neutering (by 6 months old)

Senior animals (over age 6)should also receive additional screening for kidney and liver disease. Senior animals are most at risk for kidney and liver issues due to their ages. Early detction is key which is why we recommend testing by age 6 to at least have baseline bloodwork values. Important screens include urinalysis, blood chemistry, thyroid screen and complete blood count.

Every cat should receive:
- Yearly physical examination
- Appropriate vaccinations
- Rabies
- Feline panleukopenia, herpesvirus-1, calcivirus, and rhinotracheitis vaccine
- Feline leukemia virus
- Feline leukemia, Feline immunodeficiency virus and Feline heartworm testing
- Year round heartworm, intestinal parasite and flea prevention
- Tick control as needed
- Dental recommendations
- Dietary recommendations
- Behavioral recommendations
- Appropriate ID- microchip
- Spaying/neutering

Senior cats (over age 8)should also receive additional screening for age related diseases. Important screens for cats include urinalysis, blood chemistry, blood pressure, thyroid panel and complete blood count.

Always remember Prevention is the key!