Wellness Care
Healthy Animals start with preventative care
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What Are the Benefits of Wellness Exams for My Animal?
Keeping your animal healthy and happy starts with regular preventive care. At our veterinary clinic, we provide comprehensive preventive care for farm animals and horses.
Routine veterinary checkups are one of the most important ways you can support your animal’s long-term health. These visits help us monitor your animal’s overall health, catch potential problems early, and build a lasting, trusting relationship with you and your animal.
Even if your animal seems perfectly healthy, annual (or even semi-annual) wellness exams allow us to:
- Monitor changes in body condition, mobility and overall health.
- Administer vaccination and parasite-control programs tailored to your animal.
- Provide guidance on nutrition.
- Identify early signs of illness, injury, lameness, or changes in performance.
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Farm Animal Care
Veterinary services to aid in the health, nutrition, and wellbeing of your farm animal.
Horse Care
Veterinary services to support your horse’s overall health, performance, and comfort.
FAQ
How Often Should My Animal Have a Wellness Exam?
We recommend most animals receive a wellness exam every 6-12 months when they are healthy to catch early signs of illness before they become serious and to ensure they stay up to date on preventive care, keeping them healthier and happier for longer. Regular checkups also allow our veterinarians to tailor recommendations based on changes in a animal’s age, lifestyle, or environment.
What’s the Difference Between a Wellness Exam & a Sick Visit?
A wellness exam is a routine checkup focused on preventive care and early detection in healthy animals, while a sick exam addresses specific symptoms or concerns when our animals are not feeling well.
Why Is Preventive Care Important for Animals?
Preventive care is essential for animals because it helps detect health issues early, supports a longer, healthier life, and reduces the risk of serious illness.
Can I Get Flea, Tick, & Heartworm Prevention During the Exam?
Flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives are available during the exam. Your animal’s veterinarian will recommend the most appropriate option based on your animal’s health and lifestyle.
Are Wellness Exams Different for Senior Animals?
Wellness exams for senior animals often include additional diagnostics, such as bloodwork or imaging, to help detect age-related conditions that may not show obvious signs. Unlike younger animals, seniors are more likely to hide symptoms, making early detection through testing especially important.
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We Offer Flexible Payment Options
We believe every animal deserves top-notch care—and that cost shouldn’t stand in the way. That’s why we offer flexible payment options to help you plan and pay for your animal’s care with confidence. Click the button below to learn more about how we handle payments and animal insurance at our hospital.
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