Our pets age significantly faster than we do. For example,
the average dog’s lifespan is approximately 1/6 of the average human’s
lifespan. As adults, we often get annual check-ups for various aspects of our
health and wellbeing, including eye exams, dental exams, and physicals.
Our
pets needs regular wellness visits too, especially because their aging process
moves so much faster. At Como Park Animal Hospital, we recommend regular wellness visits for pets
so that we can check their eyes, eyes, and teeth, as well as their physical
appearance and function.
We do a thorough nose-to-tail check that includes
checking reflexes, considering weight changes, checking for parasites and
health conditions, and even vaccinations. We consider these visits to be
important when your pet is young and healthy as well as when they are older.
These checks help us to establish your pet’s baseline health so that we are
better equipped to identify when they have developed a health problem of any
kind.
How long has it been since your pet had a wellness
examination? We recommend that you contact our team to find out and schedule
your pet for their next visit right away. Your pet’s health is our primary
concern, and we need to see your pet in order to make sure their body is in
excellent working condition!
