The Importance of Wellness Exams
Veterinarians recommend regular wellness exams for the same reason your physician and dentist recommend them – if you can detect a problem in its early stages, it's more likely to be treated and resolved with less expense, less difficulty and better success.
As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Vaccinations, heartworm prevention and routine deworming are important components of wellness care and can prevent diseases that are not only life-threatening, but very expensive to treat.
Your veterinarian can recommend a wellness program based on your pet's breed (some breeds are predisposed to certain health problems), age, lifestyle and overall health.
Veterinarians recommend regular wellness exams for the same reason your physician and dentist recommend them – if you can detect a problem in its early stages, it's more likely to be treated and resolved with less expense, less difficulty and better success.
As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Vaccinations, heartworm prevention and routine deworming are important components of wellness care and can prevent diseases that are not only life-threatening, but very expensive to treat.
Your veterinarian can recommend a wellness program based on your pet's breed (some breeds are predisposed to certain health problems), age, lifestyle and overall health.
Senior Pets
How Old is Your Pet? Click here to see a pet age chart: Feline or Canine
Like people, dogs and cats are living longer and it is important that we help ensure these extended years are the happiest and healthiest possible. Consider that your pets age at a rate of 5-7 "human years" for one "pet year". What we often fail to recognize is that this means that diseases progress 5-7 times faster in pets than in people. We recommend that all pets "over 50" have routine blood tests and examinations to search for age-related conditions before it's too late.
Several non-invasive tests performed regularly can help your veterinarian detect early stage disease and provide a baseline for measuring changes. Pet's also require special attention to dietary needs as they get older. Obesity in pets is often the result of reduced exercise and overfeeding and put's the pet at risk for problems such as heart disease.
Your veterinarian will work with you and your pet to formulate a senior pet wellness plan of action.
How Old is Your Pet? Click here to see a pet age chart: Feline or Canine
Like people, dogs and cats are living longer and it is important that we help ensure these extended years are the happiest and healthiest possible. Consider that your pets age at a rate of 5-7 "human years" for one "pet year". What we often fail to recognize is that this means that diseases progress 5-7 times faster in pets than in people. We recommend that all pets "over 50" have routine blood tests and examinations to search for age-related conditions before it's too late.
Several non-invasive tests performed regularly can help your veterinarian detect early stage disease and provide a baseline for measuring changes. Pet's also require special attention to dietary needs as they get older. Obesity in pets is often the result of reduced exercise and overfeeding and put's the pet at risk for problems such as heart disease.
Your veterinarian will work with you and your pet to formulate a senior pet wellness plan of action.
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Puppies & Kittens!
Have you acquired a new puppy or kitten lately? Our veterinarians will work with you to develop a wellness plan for your new baby, based on their individual needs. Puppies and kittens require a series of vaccinations, which will mean several visits with the doctor while they are young. Spaying and neutering is usually recommended around 6 months of age, depending on the specific animal. Make an appointment with your veterinarian to have all your questions answered. |
Bathing and Grooming
One of the more common treatments for dermatological problems is therapeutic bathing and dips. There are a wide variety of shampoos and dips to relieve itching from allergies, mange, yeast problems, infections, or just minor skin irritations, and many of those products are available for both professional and home use.
One of the more common treatments for dermatological problems is therapeutic bathing and dips. There are a wide variety of shampoos and dips to relieve itching from allergies, mange, yeast problems, infections, or just minor skin irritations, and many of those products are available for both professional and home use.
Dietary Counseling
The best way to keep your pet happy and healthy is to provide a nutritious diet suitable for his or her age and lifestyle. The problem arises when trying to figure which food to buy out of all the different types and brands available! There are so many different foods on the market that it is easy to become confused about which is the best for your pet, and that's where our doctors come in. They'll take the time to discuss the different types with you and try to guide you toward what best fits your budget and your needs.
Sometimes you'll find that there is no food sold on the open market that is appropriate for your pet, (often because of food allergies or intolerance) and in that case a prescription diet may be in order. We carry a large variety of prescription diets, and are always happy to place a special order for you if we don't have exactly what you're looking for.
The best way to keep your pet happy and healthy is to provide a nutritious diet suitable for his or her age and lifestyle. The problem arises when trying to figure which food to buy out of all the different types and brands available! There are so many different foods on the market that it is easy to become confused about which is the best for your pet, and that's where our doctors come in. They'll take the time to discuss the different types with you and try to guide you toward what best fits your budget and your needs.
Sometimes you'll find that there is no food sold on the open market that is appropriate for your pet, (often because of food allergies or intolerance) and in that case a prescription diet may be in order. We carry a large variety of prescription diets, and are always happy to place a special order for you if we don't have exactly what you're looking for.
Heartworms, Fleas & Ticks
Central Virginia is a breeding ground for mosquito's, fleas & ticks. These insects can pass on dangerous parasites and diseases to your pet which can cause significant problems. That is why CVH recommends year round preventatives for heartworm disease as well as flea & tick medications.
Central Virginia is a breeding ground for mosquito's, fleas & ticks. These insects can pass on dangerous parasites and diseases to your pet which can cause significant problems. That is why CVH recommends year round preventatives for heartworm disease as well as flea & tick medications.
Low-Level Laser Therapy
Also know as LLLT, low-level laser therapy is a form of photo-therapy used to stimulate tissue repair and provide pain management. The laser uses focused red and infrared light to stimulate tissue at and below the surface of your pet's skin. If your pet has sustained an injury, undergone orthopedic surgery, or suffers from arthritis or other painful condition, they may be a candidate for LLLT. Your veterinarian will work with you to determine the best coarse of action for your pet.
Also know as LLLT, low-level laser therapy is a form of photo-therapy used to stimulate tissue repair and provide pain management. The laser uses focused red and infrared light to stimulate tissue at and below the surface of your pet's skin. If your pet has sustained an injury, undergone orthopedic surgery, or suffers from arthritis or other painful condition, they may be a candidate for LLLT. Your veterinarian will work with you to determine the best coarse of action for your pet.
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