What Happens During a Wellness Visit?
Wellness visits are more than just a quick check-up—they’re a comprehensive evaluation of your pet’s overall health. During your pet’s visit, our team will:
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Perform a Nose-to-Tail Exam
We’ll carefully examine your pet’s coat, skin, eyes, ears, teeth, heart, lungs, abdomen, and joints to ensure everything is functioning as it should.
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Update Vaccines
Staying up-to-date on vaccinations is vital to protect your pet from preventable diseases. We’ll customize a vaccine plan based on your pet’s lifestyle and risk factors.
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Discuss Diet & Nutrition
Your pet’s diet plays a huge role in their health. We’ll discuss their weight, recommend proper portion sizes, and suggest diets that support their specific needs.
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Run Preventative Screenings
Routine bloodwork, urinalysis, or fecal exams can reveal underlying conditions that aren’t visible during a physical exam. These screenings help us detect issues like kidney disease, diabetes, or intestinal parasites early.
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Talk About Your Concerns
Whether it’s a new behavior, an odd bump, or changes in appetite, we’re here to listen and address any questions or concerns you have about your pet.
Why Is Wellness Care Important?
Pets age much faster than people, which means their health can change rapidly. Wellness visits give us a chance to track these changes and intervene before small concerns become major health problems.
Here’s why routine wellness care matters:
Prevention Saves Lives
Vaccines, parasite prevention, and regular exams protect your pet from serious illnesses like heartworm disease, distemper, parvovirus, panleukopenia, and rabies.
Catch Problems Early
Conditions like arthritis, dental disease, or thyroid imbalances often show subtle signs. Early detection helps us manage these issues more effectively and improve your pet’s quality of life.
Build a Long-Term Health Plan
Wellness visits allow us to get to know your pet and their unique needs. Together, we’ll create a care plan that adapts as your pet grows and changes.
Strengthen Your Bond
Healthy pets mean more joyful moments, adventures, and memories with the cats and dogs you love most.
Let's Keep Your Pet Thriving!
Routine wellness care is the cornerstone of your pet’s long-term health and happiness. Gulf Winds Animal Hospital is here to provide thorough, compassionate care that ensures your pet gets the best life possible.
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