Annual Exams & Vaccines
The Exam
Your pet will receive a thorough physical exam from nose to tail. We will examine the oral cavity, eyes, and ears. We will listen to the heart and lungs, and palpate the abdomen for any abnormalities. Orthopedic exams will also be performed on at-risk breeds, older, possible arthritic pets, or whenever warranted or requested. We will address any and all questions and concerns you may have. The doctor will communicate the physical exam findings and his/her recommendations unique for your animal. We commonly get comments like “nobody has ever examined my pet’s eyes as thoroughly before.” A thorough, comprehensive exam sets us apart.
The Vaccines
Unlike some hospitals where vaccines are given to every animal, even if they are not at risk for certain diseases, we don’t recommend all vaccines for every animal. We tailor our vaccine protocol based on you and your pet’s lifestyle. The vaccines we use are the “smoothest” vaccines available. What do we mean by “smooth”? Our vaccines have very low reactivity, meaning we see very few if any vaccine reactions. We also use brand new syringes and needles whenever we give injections of any kind, or draw blood. Sound like a no-brainer? You would be surprised to find that many “discount” clinics use resterilized syringes and even needles! This practice increases the risk of infection at the injection site, not to mention pain for your pet. We guarantee that our syringes are new and sterile, and that our needles are changed before giving an injection. This means a sterile, sharp needle which equals less pain! Questions? – give us a call.