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Thanks to new developments in veterinary medicine, pets today enjoy longer, heathier lives than ever before. Many dogs now live 12 years or more which isalmost double their average lifespan in the 1950s. Nowadays indoor cats often thrive 14 years or longer. All pets even including birds, exotic pocket pets, reptiles and even fish enjoy longer lives when given food care. - AAHA
Our comprehensive general physical wellness examination and vaccination programs are designed to prevent disease and prolong the lives of your companion animals. Dogs and cats age more rapidly than humans so major health issues can develop in a short amount of time. A wellness exam is recommended at least once yearly in order to diagnose, treat or prevent problems before they become life threatening. Routine annual general physical examinations and vaccinations usually only take 15 to 20 minutes. All major diagnostic work-up appointments requiring further tests are scheduled for at least thirty minutes in order for you to be able to speak with our doctors and support staff. Your concerns are properly adressed and any questions are answered thouroughly. Any new or existing problems can be discussed.
 Disease prevention is always less costly than dealing with the treatment of a disease once your pet has developed it. An example would be the treatment of parvovirus gastroenteritis. Parvovirus infection hosptilization and treatment can frequently cost $1,000 or more while a proper parvovirus vaccination and booster 3 weeks later will usually cost only $130.
Early diagnosis of a disease process can lead your pet to a longer healthier life. Kidney disease, if diagnosed early, will allow us to modify your dog or cat's diet and in some cases add supplements to their diet to potentially extend their lives. There are many other conditions to which an early diagnosis is advantageous.
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