Pet Wellness Exams in Surrey
At City Petcare Hospital in Surrey, BC, we believe that regular checkups and wellness exams are critical to your pets’ well-being. These wellness exams give us a chance to evaluate the overall health of your pet while also giving us a baseline for their unique bodies and tendencies.
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Book OnlineWhy Wellness Exams Matter
Pets are instinctively good at hiding signs of illness, which means health problems can go unnoticed until they’ve become more serious. Regular wellness exams let us catch changes early, often before you’d notice anything different at home, and give us a baseline understanding of what’s normal for your pet so we can spot changes sooner in the future.
How Often Should My Pet Be Seen?
Most healthy adult pets benefit from a wellness exam once a year, while senior pets, puppies, kittens, or pets with ongoing health conditions often benefit from more frequent visits. We can help you determine the right schedule based on your pet’s age, breed, and health history.
What to Expect During a Wellness Exam
A wellness exam typically includes a full physical exam checking your pet’s weight, teeth, ears, heart, lungs, skin, and coat, along with a conversation about their diet, behavior, and lifestyle. Depending on your pet’s age and health, we may also recommend bloodwork or other diagnostics, and vaccines can often be given during the same visit if they’re due.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wellness Exams
How often should my pet have a wellness exam?
Most adult pets benefit from an annual wellness exam, while senior pets or those with ongoing health conditions may need to be seen more often.
What does a wellness exam include?
A wellness exam includes a full physical check of your pet’s body, along with a discussion of their diet, behavior, and any changes you’ve noticed at home.
My pet seems healthy. Do they still need a checkup?
Yes. Pets are naturally good at hiding signs of illness, so a wellness exam can catch subtle changes long before symptoms become obvious.
Will bloodwork be part of every wellness visit?
Not always. We may recommend bloodwork based on your pet’s age, health history, or findings during the physical exam.
Can vaccines be given during a wellness exam?
Yes, vaccines can often be given during the same visit if your pet is due, which helps minimize the number of separate appointments needed.
Do senior pets need more frequent exams?
Yes, we generally recommend more frequent wellness exams for senior pets to help catch age-related changes early.