Wellness Exams
You want your pet to be healthy and active, and so do we! The best place to start is with regular wellness visits. Your pet’s healthcare needs will change over the course of their life, and regular checkups will enable your Mountainside doctor to make recommendations specific to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk factors.
Our checkups always include the following when appropriate:
- Thorough health history
- Complete physical examination, including eyes, ears, teeth, and skin
- Heart check
- Parasite/heartworm testing
- Vaccines and parasite prevention
- Blood, urine, or other laboratory samples
- Address any questions you might have and discuss any changes in normal habits, such as sleep, mobility, appetite, or behavior
Puppy and Kitten Care
It’s important to schedule an examination for your new pet so we can check for parasites and administer appropriate vaccines. We recommend monthly visits until your puppy or kitten has completed the initial vaccine schedule — typically in five to six months. Frequent appointments early on also enable us to evaluate your pet’s growth and development, behavioral changes, and nutritional needs.
Adulthood
The adult years are also called the preventive years. During this time, annual visits coupled with appropriate diagnostics are essential to help us catch diseases and chronic conditions early on when they’re easier to treat and before your pet becomes extremely ill or uncomfortable. Get your dog, cat, or other pet their wellness exam scheduled today!
The Golden Years
We recommend twice-yearly exams for aging pets — starting around age eight — with annual comprehensive bloodwork, urinalysis, and (depending on your pet’s age and breed) thorax and abdominal imaging. Older pets are more susceptible to chronic conditions that require careful, ongoing management. We also offer cold laser therapy, which can provide pain relief and an improved range of motion for pets with arthritis and other joint disorders.
Pet Wellness Exams Near You
Taking care of your precious pet’s health starts with a thorough veterinary exam. To schedule an appointment for your pet, call us at (410) 833‑8085 or Make An Appointment online.
