Your pet’s well-being depends on routine wellness care tailored to their specific needs and lifestyle. At Wisdom Animal Clinic in Texarkana, pet wellness care is a lifelong commitment in which we evaluate your pet’s health on an annual or biannual basis. As your companion’s needs change, their wellness program will change, too. The key is starting them on the road to excellent health as early as possible.
Begin your pet’s wellness journey with us and schedule an appointment!
Services Devoted to Your Pet’s Long-Term Wellness
Pet wellness is a broad topic that encompasses many different services and treatments, including:
- Annual exams
- Vaccinations
- Fecal/urine/blood testing
- Nutritional counseling
- Parasite screens
- Comprehensive lab diagnostics
- Parasite prevention
- Microchipping
- Spaying and neutering
Why Does My Pet Need Routine Wellness Exams?
We recommend annual wellness exams for both cats and dogs to monitor their health from year to year and promptly treat any problems that arise. Pets age quickly and are good at hiding symptoms of illness, but we can help you detect the warning signs.
The wellness exam typically starts with a nose-to-tail physical examination and checking for abnormalities, along with assessing temperature, weight, and heart rate. Your veterinarian will talk to you about what they’ve observed from their examination of your pet, and discuss any questions or concerns you may have about their current health. We will perform parasite screenings as needed and administer any scheduled vaccinations.
Puppy and Kitten Wellness Exams
Puppies and kittens are vulnerable to external and internal parasites, and other illnesses caused by pathogens in their environment. We recommend bringing them in to see their veterinarian at approximately 8 weeks of age to start them on their wellness regimen.
This includes:
- A thorough physical exam
- Fecal testing
- Blood testing
- Their initial series of distemper boosters
- Deworming (if your pet tests positive for worms)
- A detailed discussion about nutrition, training, and behavior