How Often Does My Pet Need a Wellness Exam with a Winston-Salem Veterinarian?

A veterinarian can be many things to a pet. Your veterinarian will act as your four-legged companion's general practitioner, dentist, dermatologist, cardiologist, psychologist, and depending on your pet's stage of your pet's life, pediatrician and geriatrician.

When you visit Forsyth Veterinary Hospital for your wellness exam, our veterinarian needs to be all these so she can make sure your companion animal harbors no hidden adverse health conditions and if he does, treat it before it grows into a serious disease.

What Can I Expect During a Pet Wellness Exam and How Many Does My Pet Need?

These are two questions we frequently hear. Multiply your animals age by one and that's the very minimum amount of exams your pet should have had so far. We say minimum because puppies need at least three to make sure they are developing into healthy adults and also to receive all their immunizations. Seniors, on the other hand, especially those over the age of twelve should have a wellness check-up every six months to stay on top of aging issues and work toward keeping them around for many years to come.

You should take notes of any behaviors you may have noticed in your pet that are concerning you, and be ready to bring them up at the wellness checkup since your dog or cat cannot. Our veterinarian will have her own list of questions concerning eating and elimination habits, behavioral changes, and daily routines. She will then weigh him and evaluate the meaning of any change.

In many cases, one well-timed pet wellness exam can prevent a series of visits to combat an advanced disease. If you are not sure of the last time your pet had his wellness exam, call our Winston-Salem Veterinary office today at 336-750-6300 for more details concerning your pet's medical history.