New Year's Resolution: Schedule a Wellness Exam for Your Pet

Preventative care and wellness examinations are as important for pets as they are for people. An annual wellness examination at Ardmore Animal Hospital allows our vet to detect any health issues in your pet before they become large problems. Regular check-ups also keep your pet up-to-date on his vaccinations. During a check-up, you can discuss any concerns about your pet's diet or behavior with our veterinarian.

Schedule a Check-Up at Our Veterinary Hospital

If you haven't made a New Year's resolution yet, make one to bring your pet in for an examination at our veterinary hospital. Our animal hospital serves pets in the Main Line, PA areas, including Bryn Mawr, Radnor, Haverford, and Gladwyne. Ardmore pet wellness examinations include inspecting your pet's mouth for any dental problems and listening to his heartbeat and his breathing. Our vet will check your pet's skin for any lumps or signs of parasites or fleas. Your pet will also receive any vaccines he may need during his check-up. In some cases, our veterinarian will administer a titer test to determine whether or not your dog needs to be vaccinated against certain diseases. If your dog has a strong immune response, he may not need vaccination against diseases such as canine distemper.

Communication is essential to the health of your pet. If you have any concerns about your pet's behavior, the check-up is the time to discuss them with our veterinarian. Our staff only sees your pet briefly during the exam, it is up to you to fill us in on his behavior during the rest of time so that we can properly treat him.

If you are concerned about your pet's weight gain or diet, part of the wellness exam can also include nutritional counseling. Your pet's dietary needs will change as he grows older. Our staff can put together a diet plan for your pet that makes sure he gets the vitamins and nutrients he needs.

Have you scheduled your pet's wellness exam for the New Year yet?