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 As part of your pet's annual vaccination
program, we will give your pet a thorough physical exam. This procedure
allows us to determine the overall physical health of your pet. It also
allows us to examine your pet closely for problems that may be considered
breed specific. This simply means that certain breeds of dogs and cats are
pre-disposed to certain problems.
For example, if you own a cocker spaniel,
you have no doubt at some time dealt with an ear problem. Our physical
examination will help alert you to potential problems which may occur. The
physical exam, however, does not allow us to determine the overall health
of the internal organs. Only a blood screen will do that. This short
procedure will detect any liver and kidney problems as well as check for
anemia, diabetes, and infections. We recommend this screening for all pets
two to seven years of age. If your pet is seven years or older, ask about
our senior care program. As in all health evaluations, early detection is
the key as it allows for more and better treatment options. If you have
any questions, please feel free to call.
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