Healthy Pet Care
Annual (or semi-annual for pets over 7) wellness exams are the absolute best way to keep your pet happy and healthy....longer! During our wellness exams, we'll work together to address your pet's overall health, preventative care, and detect problems BEFORE they become an issue for you and your pet. Plus, this is a great time to answer any questions you might have about your pet, so we can help you help them!
Our wellness exams include:
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A thorough patient history
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Full physical exam
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Nutritional assessment
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Body condition scoring (we're lookin' at you, chubby pugs)
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Behavior assessment
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Lifestyle assessment for recommended vaccinations & parasite prevention
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Diagnostic screening for heartworm disease, intestinal parasites, and other conditions based on your pet's individual needs
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Summary and recommendations to keep your pet healthy until their next annual exam!
Healthy Pet Resources for Pet Owners
AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines
We follow the American Animal Hospital Association's Canine Vaccination Guidelines—a peer-reviewed, evidence-based framework defining core and non-core vaccines based on disease risk and lifestyle—and tailor each vaccine protocol to your dog’s individual health, environment, and activity level.
AAHA Feline Vaccination Guidelines
Our vaccine recommendations are guided by the American Animal Hospital Association /American Association of Feline Practitioners Feline Vaccination Guidelines, which provide core and non-core vaccine schedules informed by scientific research. We customize each cat’s plan to their age, health status, lifestyle, and exposure risks.
Companion Animal Parasite Council Parasite Prevalence for St Louis area
Check out the parasite prevalence maps for tick borne disease, intestinal parasites, heartworm and more-- down to the county level with this tool from the Companion Animal Parasite Council. Plus check out more info about prevention and treatment of these pesky parasites.