The health and well-being of your pets are extremely important. You want them to live a long and happy life as part of your family, and having them regularly checked up at your local vet is the best way to ensure they remain in optimal health for as long as they possibly can. Regular preventative treatment can help avert common diseases, and general health checks can diagnose conditions early on and treat them accordingly. A regular physical examination of your pet can help to detect any underlying medical conditions such as heart disease, kidney problems or diabetes so that they may be treated before they turn into a serious illness.
At Vets of Geelong, we can also check the vaccine status of your pet and update any necessary vaccines so your pet will be fully covered and safe from contagious diseases. This is also very important if you want to send your pet to a boarding facility when you are on holiday, or to a dog training school where there will be other dogs that your pet will mix with and be at risk of catching something.
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Preventative pet health care is a proactive way to protect your pet’s health and well-being by taking an active approach to preventative treatments like vaccinations and parasite control, and to have the opportunity to detect or prevent issues and health problems from developing into anything more serious. Not only does it save your pet from unnecessary suffering later on, but it will also save you money because problems that are treated early on will require less treatment than those that have been left to develop over years, if those conditions are indeed treatable at all by then.
Regular flea, tick and worm treatment not only protects your pet from developing any nasty illnesses from these parasites, but also ensures that you and your family are safe from these parasites as well, as many of these parasites can be transmitted to humans and cause a range of illnesses.
It’s Quality of Life That Counts
Regular health checks give your vet the chance to assess the overall health of your pet and give you peace of mind that you are caring for them in the best way possible. During a health check, our vets may perform a full, physical exam of your pet, noting any odd lumps and bumps, skin issues, or any unusual discharges from eyes, nose or back end. They are also able to check the condition of your pet’s teeth, something which you may not be able to do properly at home, and arrange any dental treatment that may be necessary.
It will also give you the chance to discuss any behavioural issues you may have noticed, especially if your pet is getting older, and offer solutions. Here at Vets of Geelong, our vets can also give you advice on your pet’s individual needs, such as diet and nutrition, and exercise, so your pet can live a long and happy life as an integral part of your family.
