Preventing Illness with Pet Exams in Wilton, NY
At Saratoga Veterinary Hospital, an independently owned, family-owned animal hospital, our veterinarians and staff place a strong emphasis on pet exams. Preventive care supports your pet’s long-term health and helps identify concerns before they progress. We recommend bringing your pet to our animal hospital in Wilton, NY at least once a year to monitor their health and provide the care they need to stay active and comfortable for years to come.
Reasons for Annual Pet Wellness Exams
Cats, dogs, rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds all benefit from regular veterinary visits. Many pets instinctively hide signs of illness, which can delay detection. By the time symptoms appear, a condition may already be more advanced and more difficult to treat.
As an independently owned, family-owned practice, we focus on early detection and personalized care. Annual wellness exams allow us to identify health concerns sooner, when treatment is often more effective and manageable.
What to Expect at Your Wellness Visit
Every wellness visit has standard practices that we perform for every patient. However, we may add on other services depending on your pet's unique needs based on their current health, lifestyle, and age. Here’s a list of services you can expect at your pet’s wellness visit:
- A thorough physical exam from nose to tail
- Oral health exam (we recommend dental cleanings as needed)
- Weight check and body conditioning score
- Vaccinations, if due
- Spay/neuter discussion for puppies, kittens, rabbits, and others
- Age-appropriate blood work
- Fecal exam
- Urinalysis
- 4DX testing for tick-borne illnesses and heartworm disease (dogs only)
- Nutritional counseling, if needed
- Behavioral counseling, if needed
Addressing the Regional Threat of Tick-Borne Illnesses
In New York and greater New England, tick-borne diseases such as Lyme and anaplasmosis are a serious threat to the health and well-being of our pets. At Saratoga Veterinary Hospital, we like to stay one step ahead by recommending the best flea, tick, and heartworm prevention for cats and dogs as well as the Lyme vaccine for dogs. Additionally, we perform 4DX tests regularly on dogs to continually monitor their health and catch any tick-borne diseases sooner rather than later. If you have any questions about Lyme disease or other tick-borne illnesses and how they affect your pet and family, contact our animal hospital today!
Contact our team today at (518) 587-3832 with any questions you might have about our cat or dog wellness exams.