An Annual Pet Exam Helps You Stay On Top of Your Pet's Health
At St. Francis Hospital for Animals in Oakdale, we understand the importance of an annual pet exam and pet screening for prevention and maintenance of health conditions. Pets need veterinary care throughout their lives in order to keep track of age-related illnesses and other issues as they arise. Our veterinary staff is here to help you keep on top of your pet's health and make sure they get the right care in their time of need. Here is a look at the importance of the annual pet exam.
Annual Pet Exams Create a Baseline Health Record for Your Pets
It is not unusual for a pet owner to bring their pet in for an exam because they have noticed there is something not right with their pet. Sometimes the cause is an age-related disease that has advanced to a point where it is affecting the health of the pet. When the owner is asked when their pet last came in for a vet visit, frequently the answer is one of "it's been years."
Now the pet needs stronger intervention for their condition and must live with the issues from a chronic condition. Had the pet owner been proactive about the prevention of disease through health screening for pets, they would not be dealing with a sick pet.
Bringing a pet into the veterinary clinic on an annual basis helps create a history of your pet's health. Every time you bring your pet in for a pet exam, you add valuable information to their health data. The data helps the vet get a baseline on when a condition started to become noticeable and estimate its progression. Your pet receives veterinary care that is effective and appropriate for the condition which helps keep it under control for longer.
Call Us Today for a Pet Wellness Exam
Our veterinary staff at our clinic in Oakdale can perform a full exam for your pet and uncovering problems that are visible or invisible. Give us a call today to set up an appointment for pet screening services so you can keep your pet healthy and get ahead of problems while they are small ones.