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Veterinary wellness exams are routine checkups designed to keep pets healthy, detect problems early, and guide preventive care. Here’s what is typically discussed:

1. Physical Examination 

2. Vital Signs & Basic Measurements 

3. Vaccination Review & Updates

4. Parasite Prevention & Screening 

5. Lab Work (if appropriate)

6. Dental Health Evaluation (If possible)

7. Pet Nutrition / Lifestyle Management (if appropriate)

8. Senior of Special Care Discussion (if appropriate)

 *Wellness Exams are not required for nail trims or the expression of anal glands if they are the only services being provided. 

A combo vaccine protecting against:

D: Distemper (respiratory, GI, and neurological disease)

H/A2: Hepatitis/Adenovirus-2 (liver disease & respiratory infection)

P: Parvovirus (severe, often fatal GI infection)

P: Parainfluenza (respiratory infection)a description about this item

A combo vaccine protecting against:

D: Distemper (respiratory, GI, and neurological disease)

H/A2: Hepatitis/Adenovirus-2 (liver disease & respiratory infection)

P: Parvovirus (severe, often fatal GI infection)

P: Parainfluenza (respiratory infection)a description about this item

L: Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection from water, or wildlife urine

 Kennel Cough - Highly contagious respiratory disease common in boarding, grooming, or dog park settings. 

Contagious respiratory virus spread in boarding, daycare, or urban areas. 

A bacterial infection from water, soil, or wildlife urine; can cause kidney and liver failure. 

A combo vaccine protecting against:

FVR: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus)

C: Calicivirus

P: Panleukopenia (feline distemper)

Highly contagious; affects immune system and can lead to cancer.

 What it checks:

• Red and white blood cell counts
• Hemoglobin and hematocrit (anemia)
• Platelet levels (clotting ability)
• Signs of infection, inflammation, or blood disorders

 What it checks:

• Liver, kidney, and pancreatic function
• Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride)
• Blood sugar and protein levels

• Why it's done:
  
• Combines the CBC and chemistry panel for a full internal health picture
• Often used for annual wellness checks, senior pets, or before anesthesia

Thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism in dogs, hyperthyroidism in cats)

 Screens organ function and blood counts before surgery or dental procedures

  What it usually includes:

• CBC + Chemistry + Thyroid test + Urinalysis
• Tailored for early disease detection in aging pets

 What it checks:

Kidney function, urinary tract infections, crystals, and diabetes indicators

Why it's done:

Most common; looks for parasite eggs under a microscope

Why it's done:

Detects Giardia proteins when eggs are hard to find

Why it's done:

 Detects multiple parasites or protozoa with high sensitivity

 What it checks:

•  Detects adult heartworms before they cause severe heart and lung damage
• Ensures it’s safe to start or continue heartworm prevention medication
• Annual testing is recommended, even for dogs on preventive medication, to catch rare breakthrough infections
• Early detection allows for more effective and safer treatment

How Heartworm Testing Works:

   Antigen Blood Test (Most Common)

• Detects proteins from adult female heartworms
• Quick results, often within 10 minutes at the clinic

Purpose:

FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) and FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) are  recommended tests to identify carriers, protect other cats, and guide care.

Why Testing is Done:

• Detects viral infections that weaken a cat's immune system
• Helps identify carrier cats who may appear healthy but can transmit the virus
• Essential for introducing a new cat

How Testing Works:

In-clinic ELISA “Snap Test”:

• Detects FIV antibodies and FeLV antigens from a small blood sample
• Results in ~10 minutes

 Purpose & Benefits:

• To prevent and treat dehydration

 Purpose & Benefits:

• Provides permanent identification for your pet
• Increases the chance of a safe return if lost or stolen
• Microchips are scannable by shelters and vets nationwide
• Registration links your contact information to the chip

Purpose & Benefits:

• Relieves discomfort caused by full or impacted anal glands
• Helps prevent infections or abscesses
• Common for small-breed dogs prone to gland issues
• Signs your pet might need it: Scooting, licking rear, or foul odor

Purpose & Benefits:

• Prevents painful overgrowth or nail breakage
• Reduces joint stress and mobility issues in older pets
• Protects floors and furniture
• Easier handling when nails are well maintained