It is our job to conduct your pet's
physical exams twice a year, but it is our mission to help guide your pet's wellness every day.
That is why the American Veterinary Medical Association, as well as the American Animal Hospital Association, recommends
physical exams twice a year plus appropriate blood work on all cats who are 5 years old or above.
Patients over 8 years of age should have a complete
physical exam twice a year with screening bloodwork once a year.
Not exact matches
Cats should have a yearly
physical exam, and older cats may benefit from an
exam twice a year.
Taking an active role in a dog wellness program begins with visits to the veterinarian for
twice yearly
physical exams.
Senior pets age 7 and over should be seen
twice yearly for
physical exam, fecal testing, vaccine boosters when appropriate, ongoing flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, and lab work (blood, heartworm and urine testing) to monitor health and check for common age - related illnesses.
Because one year in an older cat's life is equal to roughly five years in a human's, we recommend that our older patients come in at least
twice a year for a
physical exam, weight check, and thorough discussion of «how your cat is doing at home.»
That is why the American Veterinary Medical Association as well as the American Animal Hospital Association now recommend
twice yearly
physical exams plus appropriate blood work on all cats who are 5 years old or above.
Complete annual
physical exams,
twice a year, are the cornerstones of great pet care, and immunizations offer important protection against common and sometimes deadly diseases.
Feline Senior Wellness Checklist Comprehensive
Physical Exam (recommended
twice yearly) Vaccinations (Fvrcp, Felv, Rabies) * Intestinal parasite test (fecal) Retroviral testing if indicated Senior Wellness Bloodscreen and Urinalysis recommended yearly (Chem 27, CBC, thyroid, UA) + / - viral testing Blood Pressure Screening - available at associate hospital * vaccine schedule protocol tailored to each individual patient based on accepted guidelines by AAHA / AAFP
They should visit the vet once or
twice a year for a
physical exam and intestinal parasite check via a fecal sample.