Exams & Vaccines
Care suggestions based on your pet’s age
Exams are recommended whenever a pet parent notices a change in behavior, appetite, mobility, or other health concerns. These visits focus on evaluating specific issues, providing targeted diagnostics, and recommending treatment or follow-up care as needed. While exams may include elements of preventive care, their main purpose is to identify and manage an existing concern quickly.
Benefits of Annual Wellness and Exams
- Detect subtle health issues early
- Provide personalized care based on your pet’s needs
- Reduce the risk of emergency visits
- Support comfort, mobility, and quality of life
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most pets should have a wellness exam once a year; senior pets or pets with chronic conditions may benefit from bi-annual visits.
Schedule an exam anytime you notice changes in behavior, appetite, mobility, or other signs of concern. Early evaluation helps catch issues before they become serious.
Vaccines are recommended based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and health history. Not every exam requires vaccines.
Yes — even pets that seem perfectly fine can hide early signs of health problems, because animals often don’t show obvious symptoms until an issue is more advanced. Regular annual wellness visits allow a veterinarian to detect subtle changes early and adjust a preventive care plan before serious issues develop.
In addition, veterinarians are required by professional standards and state law to have a Veterinary‑Client‑Patient Relationship (VCPR) in order to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for your pet. A valid VCPR means the veterinarian has examined your animal recently and knows enough about their health to make medical judgments — which is why a physical exam is needed before many treatments or prescriptions can be provided.
