Pet Wellness Plans in Wilton Manors, FL
We know your pet is both your valued companion and family member, and at Arbor Pet Hospital, we treat them that way. Since our mission is to improve your dog’s or cat’s quality of life, preventative care is a cornerstone of that mission. We believe the best way to help a pet live a long, healthy life is with regular preventative care in the form of comprehensive pet wellness plans. Call us at (954) 565-1896 to get started today.
The Wellness Exam
Pets of all ages need a routine nose-to-tail wellness exam to ensure they’re healthy. However, senior pets typically require more frequent check-ups to accommodate the changes and health risks that come with age. The specifics of these exams are also dependent on breed and lifestyle and may vary from pet to pet. Each wellness visit allows us to either prevent disease entirely or detect it in its earliest stages. The sooner we detect an illness, the sooner we can treat it and prevent it from progressing. We routinely rely on imaging technology for a thorough internal examination, which allows us to provide the most accurate treatment recommendations.
Pet Vaccinations
Vaccinations are an integral part of preventative medicine, as they protect pets against a variety of serious and potentially-fatal viruses and diseases. These include Rabies, Bordetella, Lyme disease, and Feline Leukemia, to name a few. Ideally, all pets should begin receiving vaccinations when they are puppies/kittens and continue annually into seniorhood. Specific vaccination schedules and recommendations are based on your pet’s age, breed, species, and lifestyle. Our doctors will discuss these with you during the preventative wellness visit.
Parasite Prevention
Just as with vaccinations, parasite prevention is critical both for outdoor and indoor pets, including cats, since some parasites can cause potentially-deadly health problems. Infected mosquitoes can cause Heartworm disease. Ticks can cause Lyme disease and other infections. Fleas can cause flea allergy dermatitis and cause tapeworm infection. Here in Florida, there are many parasites that can be a year-round concern, so it’s important to provide year-round protection for your dog or cat in the form of preventative products and annual testing (heartworm, etc.). We can discuss our recommendations for your pet’s needs during their next appointment.
