The Importance of Preventive Care
Wellness exams are essential to helping your pet maintain good health and high overall performance.
Combined with regular vaccinations, parasite prevention, and proper nutrition, these routine exams include regular physical checkups to give your pet the best chance at excellent lifelong health.
When you bring your cat or dog in for their routine checkup, we can prevent health issues from developing in your pet, or catch them early, when they are most treatable.
What to Expect During Your Pet's Physical
Your Oklahoma City vet will give your dog or cat a thorough physical checkup in order to get a complete picture of their overall health. Routine wellness exams at our animal clinic include the following elements:
General Condition
Your pet's general demeanor and physical condition can provide clues to their overall health. Important indicators can include how they stand and walk, their level of alertness, and whether they are a healthy weight for their size.
Face & Head
Your pet's eyes, ears, and nose will be examined for abnormalities or discharge. We will also check the mouth for symptoms of oral health problems such as plaque buildup or periodontal disease.
Coat & Skin
Our Oklahoma City vets will examine your dog or cat's skin and coat for signs of problems, including excessive oiliness or dryness, lumps, bumps, dandruff, or abnormal hair loss or shedding during your pet's checkup.
Internal Health
Heart rate, rhythm, and pulse pressure are vitally important to your pet's heart health. We'll test these to ensure they're normal. The lungs will then be examined for any signs of abnormal breathing.
Lymph nodes will be checked for pain or swelling. We will also examine the abdomen to ensure the intestines, kidneys, bladder, spleen, liver, and stomach all feel normal, and that your pet is not exhibiting any signs of discomfort.
Review of Findings
At the end of your pet's routine wellness exam, your vet will take the time to discuss any concerns they may have about your pet's overall health and talk to you about your dog or cat's nutritional requirements.
Vet Checkups for Puppies & Kittens
Puppies and kittens need proper medical attention in their first few weeks of life to get off to a healthy start.
We'll give your new best friend a complete physical examination, appropriate immunizations, and deworming medication. We will also test for intestinal parasites. You'll be provided with a puppy or kitten 'kit' filled with educational material to help you care for the newest member of your family.
Once your puppy or kitten's checkup is complete, you'll return periodically for his or her required booster shots.
Seniors
With recent advances in veterinary medical knowledge and care, as well as newer therapies and better nutrition, senior pets are living longer than ever.
While this is terrific news for pets and their owners, it means that special attention needs to be given to your pet's routine healthcare as they age.
In addition to the routine wellness procedures we perform on all adult pets, we will give special attention to your senior pet's potential geriatric conditions, such as arthritis or decreased vision.
Additional laboratory tests may be recommended for aging pets to provide more detailed information about your senior pet's overall health and well-being.
Behavioral Training
Our veterinary team has experience in training pets in a range of breeds to eliminate or reduce problematic behaviors. Our professional team can help you with practical instructions, tips, and tricks to eliminate undesirable behavior.
Vaccinations & Prevention
During your cat or dog's checkup at our Oklahoma City animal hospital, the vet will also check whether your animal requires preventive care, or if they are due for any routine vaccinations.
