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Cat & Dog Routine Exams

Routine wellness exams at our veterinary hospital in Olds, focus on preventive care for your dog or cat and allow our veterinarians to check their general health and well-being.

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Preventive Care For Pets In Olds, AB

Wellness exams are critical to helping your pet maintain good long-term physical health. 

Combined with regular vaccinations, parasite prevention, and proper nutrition, these routine examinations include regular physical checkups with our veterinarians. 

When you bring your pet in for their routine checkup, we can prevent health issues from developing in your pet, or catch them early, when they are most treatable. 

Cat & Dog Wellness Exams, Olds

What to Expect During Your Pet's Physical

Your veterinarian will give your dog or cat a thorough physical checkup in order to get a complete picture of his or her overall health. Routine wellness exams at our clinic in Olds include the following elements:

General Condition

Your pet's general demeanour and physical condition can provide clues to their overall health. How they stand and walk, their level of alertness, and whether they are a healthy weight for their size are all important indicators of overall health.

Coat & Skin

During your pet's checkup, we will examine your pet's skin and coat for signs of problems, including excessive oiliness or dryness, lumps, bumps, dandruff, or abnormal hair loss or shedding.

Face & Head

Your pet's eyes, ears, and nose will be examined for abnormalities or discharge. We will also check the mouth for symptoms of oral health problems such as plaque buildup or periodontal disease. 

Internal Health

Heart rate and rhythm, pulse, and blood pressure are vitally important to your pet's heart health. We'll test these to ensure they're normal. The lungs will then be examined for evidence of abnormal breathing. 

Lymph nodes will be checked for pain or swelling, and we will also examine the abdomen to ensure the intestines, kidneys, bladder, spleen, liver, and stomach all feel normal, and that your pet is not exhibiting any signs of discomfort. 

Review of Findings

At the end of your pet's routine wellness exam, your vet will take the time to discuss any concerns they may have about your pet's overall health and talk to you about your dog or cat's nutritional requirements. 

Checkups for Puppies & Kittens

Puppies and kittens need a lot of medical care during their first few weeks of life to get off to a healthy start. 

We'll give your new companion a complete physical checkup, appropriate vaccinations, and deworming medication. We will also test for intestinal parasites. You'll be provided with a puppy or kitten 'kit' filled with educational material and samples to help you care for your new pet. 

Please never hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about caring for your new pet, both at your appointments or following your visits.

Once your puppy or kitten's checkup is complete, you'll return periodically for his or her required booster shots

Seniors

With recent advances in veterinary medical knowledge and care, as well as newer therapies and better nutrition, senior pets are living longer than ever.

This means that special attention needs to be given to your pet's routine healthcare as they age. As your pet surpasses middle age, regular examinations become increasingly crucial to ensure their continuing health and longevity. 

In addition to the routine wellness procedures we perform on all adult pets, we will give additional care to your senior pet's potential geriatric conditions, such as arthritis or decreased vision.

Additional laboratory tests may be recommended for aging pets to provide more detailed information about your senior pet's overall health and wellbeing.

Vaccinations & Parasites

During your pet's veterinary checkup, your veterinarian will also check whether your companion requires preventive care, or if they are due for any routine vaccinations.

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New Patients Welcome

Countryside Veterinary Hospital is accepting new patients! Our veterinarians have been caring for the health of companion animals and horses for over 20 years. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.

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