Health Check

It is not always understood why your veterinarian may suggest you return for an annual health check, but the basis behind it is fundamentally our pets age differently to us. For every year we add to our age they in fact age seven years. As in humans at age 50 the body starts to see decline in hormones, bone and muscular health, organ health, kidney and liver function and even in some cases cognitive decline, depending on the diet, exercise lifestyle and stressors affecting each person. So when our pet is  7 years old, it then becomes more significant if we understand that, in human terms, for our pets this equates to being 50 years of age.

It is really important that you present your new pet for early veterinary checks to identify  genetic and  breed weaknesses or disorders, and that you understand how heartworm, flea and tick prevention works best for your pets and, along with that, work out with one of our veterinarians a personalised vaccination protocol that protects your pet from not so uncommon viral infectious diseases.
Regular veterinary checks can identify common diseases, lumps and growths, abnormal skin and ear problems before they become a big health problem. Often, if left unattended, more difficult and hence more expensive and often are then placing extra pressure on other areas of the body.
 
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