Physical Exams
Regular physical examinations are extremely important to maintain the health of your pet. Routine examinations give your veterinarian an opportunity to develop a picture of your pet’s overall health and establish baseline health measures.
Examinations are also essential in spotting problems before they become serious health issues, ensuring the best possible outcome for your pet. Our veterinarian recommends a complete physical exam annually for your adult pet and bi-annually for your senior pet. Consistent check-ups can help identify any changes in your pet’s health early on, allowing for prompt intervention and treatment. This proactive approach can greatly contribute to your pet’s long-term well-being and quality of life.
Blood work and urinalysis serve multiple purposes, including diagnosing disease and determining the health of your pet. Yearly tests will check your pet’s organ functions and help define the general health of your pet, including potential problems that are often not visible during a physical exam. Obtaining bloodwork and a urine sample when your pet is healthy provides invaluable information that we can compare to whenever your pet is sick in the future. Regular testing also allows for early detection and monitoring for changes, especially as they age.
Vaccinations
Regular vaccinations can be one of the cornerstones of good preventive health care for dogs and cats. When administered by your veterinarian, vaccines provide protection against infectious and contagious diseases for both pets and people. Vaccines help prevent many infectious illnesses, including ones that can be fatal. Our pets may encounter some even if they are kept strictly indoors, but will encounter more if they are outdoors at all, socialize with other animals in public places, or travel with you.
Our team offers you some of the best advice regarding your pet’s vaccination plan, which can help lead to many happy years of health and wellness. We tailor a vaccination protocol for your pet based on their individual risk factors. Our pets are faced with many deadly infectious diseases, and vaccines can help protect them. Over the years, vaccines against dangerous diseases have saved millions of pets and virtually eliminated some fatal diseases that were once common.
Parasite Prevention
You may not always be able to tell if your pet has parasites. Fleas can hide under your pet’s fur, and some ticks are very tiny (only the size of a pinhead), so they are very difficult to find.
Intestinal parasites like roundworms can cause diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, and other problems, but some infected pets don’t show any signs of illness at all.
Veterinary examinations and parasite testing are important ways to protect your pet’s health. Let our knowledgeable staff provide you with a comprehensive parasite control program. We can:
- Recommend a schedule for parasite testing
- Discuss what signs of parasites you can look for at home
- Review ways to control parasites in and around your home
- Discuss treatment options if your pet has parasites
- Recommend ways to control and prevent parasites in the future
Pet Acupuncture
At Alma Vet Connection in Wellington, FL, we understand that your pet’s well-being is of utmost importance to you. That’s why we offer pet acupuncture services to help your furry companions live their best lives.
Pet acupuncture is an approach to veterinary care that has been used for centuries to promote healing and relieve pain in animals. By stimulating specific points on your pet’s body with tiny needles, acupuncture can help alleviate a wide range of conditions, from arthritis and joint pain to digestive issues and anxiety. Read more
Pet Herbal Therapy
Pet herbal therapy offers a natural and holistic approach to promoting the health and well-being of our beloved furry companions. At Alma Vet Connection in Wellington, FL, we embrace the power of herbal remedies to support your pet’s overall wellness.
Pet herbal therapy, rooted in the principles of Eastern medicine, offers a holistic approach to pet health and wellness. At Alma Vet Connection in Wellington, FL, we recognize the value of herbal remedies in supporting the overall well-being of our furry companions. Read more