Adult pets need to be examined at least annually in order to prevent/detect medical problems. Pets age faster than we do and as a result, health problems can progress much more rapidly. Regular wellness examinations will confirm that your pet is healthy or help catch problems before they can become more serious. Your pet's annual veterinary visit should include a dental health score, risk assessment, testing for Lyme disease, heartworm disease and other tick related diseases for dogs , blood work, a physical examination, vaccinations if necessary, an intestinal parasite screening and a recommendation for an on-going wellness routine.
Diet and nutrition are also important to maintaining your pet's health. Feeding your pet a specially formulated diet to meet the needs of adulthood helps encourage a long and healthy life. Please feel free to consult your veterinarian to help you find the right food to fit with your pet's lifestyle, body condition and health needs.
