What is a Comprehensive Wellness Exam?
The comprehensive wellness exam is a thorough physical examination of your pet. We will check their heart, respiration, temperature, and body weight, and do a full assessment from nose to tail to check for abnormalities. These abnormalities may include lumps and bumps, scabs, parasites, swelling, hair loss, and general discomfort.
The exam has several purposes. First, it gives us a chance to meet your pet and evaluate their condition. It also allows us to establish a health baseline, to which we can compare at future exam appointments. Furthermore, the wellness exam is an important time for getting to know you and your pet and answering all your questions to the best of our ability. If we happen to catch any issues while examining your pet, we can explore treatment options right away.
Other Important Aspects of Pet Wellness
The wellness exam is one key part of your pet’s preventative care, but there are also other important factors, including: