Pet Exams: A Key Part of Wellness for Dogs and Cats in Kittery, ME
At Piscataqua Animal Hospital, wellness care is a major focus for our four-legged patients. Dogs and cats are no more immune to infection and illness than we humans are, and they need regular checkups to stay healthy. Furthermore, the best way to form a lasting, trusting relationship with your veterinarian is to visit with them on a routine schedule. We love seeing our patients each year, assessing their condition through examination and offering valuable recommendations to owners. Pet exams are a key part of wellness care because they can make all the difference between giving a pet a good life, or a great one.
Is your furry family member due for a checkup? Call (207) 439-2661 to schedule their exam today.
Why Pet Exams are Important
If we don’t see your pet for an exam here in Kittery, can we be sure that they’re perfectly healthy? If there is one thing dogs and cats have in common, it’s their tendency to conceal pain and sickness and appear as if there is nothing wrong. While not every seemingly healthy pet is hiding an illness, it’s important to check in with them regularly to make sure they’re in peak condition and not at risk for injury or infection.
What to Expect
When you bring your pet in to see us for their annual appointment, here’s what you can expect:
- Knowledgeable staff will obtain a history of symptoms, concerns, and the reason(s) for your visit
- An assessment of your pet’s vitals and any obvious abnormalities
- Evaluation of posed concerns or observations
- Vaccination boosters if needed
- Necessary annual screenings (please bring a fresh stool sample to your appointment)
- Medication and flea/heartworm preventative review and refills if needed
Why Dogs and Cats need Parasite Prevention in Kittery, ME
Ticks and tick-borne illnesses are hard to avoid here in Kittery. However, giving your pet the necessary parasite preventatives at the proper time all year-round can afford them quality protection. In addition, fleas and ticks can be active even in the colder months and reproduce rapidly in home environments, so don’t forget to treat your pet year-round with an appropriate, veterinary-prescribed parasitic preventative.
Heartworm disease is also a concern year-round, but can be easily prevented with proper affordable, monthly medication.