Routine wellness exams at Glendale Veterinary Hospital focus on preventative medicine and detecting developing health conditions early when they are most treatable so that your dog or cat has their best chance at a long and healthy life.

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The Importance of Routine Pet Checkups

Regular wellness exams are essential to preserving and maintaining a dog or cat's health long-term.

These routine physical checkups, when combined with vaccinations, preventive care and proper nutrition, help to ensure your pet is on the best possible path with their health.

Even if your pet is healthy, it's important to attend their veterinary appointments. By giving your vet the opportunity to see your cat or dog when they are healthy, you give them a baseline so they can better detect when something is amiss.

For many health conditions, early detection and treatment is the key to a positive outcome.

Cat & Dog Wellness Exams, Caledon

What to Expect During an Exam

During your pet's routine exam, your veterinarian will give your them a thorough physical checkup to get a comprehensive picture of their overall health.

They will usually begin by palpating your pet's body nose to tail, looking for any lumps or bumps or any sore spots. They will also check whether your pet is due for any routine vaccinations or preventive care.

Routine exams at our Glendale Veterinary Hospital include an examination of the following elements of your pet's health:

Once your pet's initial exam is finished, your veterinarian will talk to you about any health concerns they may have regarding your dog or cat's overall health and discuss their nutritional requirements.

Depending on your pet's age and medical history, your veterinarian may even suggest some diagnostic testing such as blood work in order to get a better idea of what is going on internally.

Checkups for Puppies & Kittens

Set your puppy or kitten on the right path in life by ensuring they have the proper medical care while they are young. During those first few weeks and months of life, their tiny bodies are developing rapidly, so it is important you allow our veterinary team to perform regular detailed physical examinations and provide vital immunizations and deworming medication.

During these early weeks and months, we will also test for internal parasites, as they can be detrimental.

Once your puppy or kitten's first checkup is complete,  we will schedule their next appointment so that they can get their next set of vaccinations.

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Checkups for Seniors

As pets enter their golden years, regular examinations become even more important, as our aging pets can quickly develop age-related illness that can lead to loss of quality of life.

During a senior pet's wellness exam, your veterinarian will look for signs of diabetes, arthritis, decreased vision, and other potentially age-related conditions.

Your veterinarian may also recommend more regular diagnostic testing so they can get a better understanding of what's going on inside your pet's body and use the results to form a customized treatment plan.

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