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Preventive & Wellness Care for Dogs & Cats

Proactive care that helps your pet stay healthy.

Care That Prevents Problems Before They Start

Routine veterinary care plays a big role in keeping your pet healthy, happy, and feeling like themselves. Preventive and wellness care for dogs and cats focuses on catching issues early, preventing disease, and understanding your pet’s health over time.

Wellness visits typically include a full physical exam, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and routine testing. These visits help us track changes and catch concerns early, often before you notice anything at home.

Preventive care services may include:

  • Wellness exams, twice yearly recommended as pets age more rapidly than humans (every 6 months is equivalent to 3 years for humans)
  • Vaccinations for dogs and cats
  • Heartworm, flea, and tick prevention
  • Routine bloodwork and disease screening
  • Fecal testing and parasite control

Staying consistent with care helps reduce the risk of illness and supports a longer, healthier life.

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Our Advice for Lifelong Health

The healthiest pets are the ones we see regularly, even when everything seems fine. Routine visits give us the chance to notice small changes and address concerns early. Preventive care isn’t just about vaccines- it’s about building a clear picture of your pet’s health so you can make informed decisions over time.

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Wellness Care for Dogs

Dogs benefit from regular exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention that match their lifestyle.


Common preventive services for dogs include:

  • Annual or semi-annual dog wellness exams
  • Dog vaccinations, including rabies and core vaccines
  • Heartworm testing and heartworm prevention
  • Flea and tick prevention for dogs
  • Intestinal parasite screening
  • Nutritional counseling and weight management
  • Preventive bloodwork and early disease screening
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Wellness Care for Cats

Cats need consistent preventive care too, even if they live indoors.


Common preventive care for cats includes:

  • Core vaccinations
  • Parasite screening and prevention
  • Routine wellness exams, twice yearly recommended as pets age more rapidly than humans (every 6 months is equivalent to 3 years for humans)
  • Early disease detection testing
  • Dental screening

Common Pet Parent Wellness Care Questions & Answers

Most pets should be seen twice yearly, though puppies, kittens, and senior pets may need to come in more often. Remember, pets age more rapidly than humans (every 6 months is equivalent to 3 years for humans).

Not always. Vaccine schedules depend on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk. Some vaccines are given annually, while others, like rabies, follow a set schedule based on local requirements (typically every 1–3 years). We build a plan that keeps your pet protected without overdoing it.

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