Pet Wellness Exam
When you need a pet check up like a dog exam or cat exam, we at Crosspointe Animal Hospital in Fairfax Station, VA, provide the veterinary pet care for the surrounding communities. Our veterinarian team loves animals and has the knowledge and technologies to help ensure your pet receives the best of care.
What Is a Pet Wellness Exam?
Pet wellness exams are instruments to evaluate and monitor your pet’s health and shifts in medical conditions. Wellness exams can be critical to maintaining a healthy, active, and happy pet.
A comprehensive wellness exam might include the following:
- Reviewing lifestyle, activity, behavior, and past health history
- Checking vital signs and weight
- Parasite prevention and control
- Microchipping
- Dental exam and treatment
- A physical examination
- Vaccinations
- Heartworm test
- Pet parent education
- Nutritional counseling
What We Are Looking for in a Pet Wellness Exam
We expect, for the most part, pet wellness exams to confirm that our pets are healthy and good for another year. Sometimes that is not the case. The good news is that serious health conditions can be caught in time to treat them and prevent a worsening condition. It can be crucial to keep appointments for routine veterinary exams.
The following are a few health concerns potentially uncovered during a comprehensive wellness exam:
- Dental issues
- Gastrointestinal concerns
- Organ complications
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Obesity
- Heart concerns
- Allergy problems
- Ear or eye infections
Kittens, puppies, older pets, and disabled pets might need more frequent vet visits to address their unique issues. Discuss a wellness plan with our veterinarian team to help keep your pet healthy.
How to Prepare for a Dog Exam or Cat Exam
At Crosspointe Animal Hospital, we care and understand the obstacles life sometimes throws in our paths.
These are a few simple tasks it might be a good idea to do prior to your appointment:
- Print or copy all your pet’s veterinary records.
- Take photos or notes of your pet’s prescriptions, food labels, and treats.
- Bring a plastic baggie with a fresh stool sample (if we ask for one).
- Write a short list of any questions or concerns.
Get Pet Care, Dog Exam or Cat Exam, and a Pet Check Up, from a Veterinarian at Our Animal Hospital
We at Crosspointe Animal Hospital in Fairfax Station, VA, are here for your pet’s wellness. When your pet needs a wellness exam, we are the animal hospital to choose.
Call us at (703) 690-6600 for pet care, dog exam or cat exam, and a pet check up, from a veterinarian at our animal hospital.
