Preventative Care for Dogs and Cats in Wellington
Regular care gives your pet more opportunities to stay healthy, comfortable, and active. At Courtyard Animal Hospital, wellness visits are built around the individual pet in front of us. We take time to learn what is normal for them, listen to your concerns, and create a preventative care plan that reflects their age, medical history, environment, and lifestyle.
What to Expect From a Wellness Visit
Pets cannot always show us when something feels wrong, and subtle changes can be easy to miss at home. Routine examinations help our team establish a clear picture of your pet’s health, follow changes over time, and identify concerns that may benefit from a closer look.
Courtyard Animal Hospital recommends twice-yearly wellness visits. During each appointment, we begin by talking with you about your pet’s habits, behavior, appetite, activity, and any changes you have noticed. Your observations provide valuable context because you know your pet’s everyday routines and personality best.
Our veterinarian then performs a thorough physical examination, checking your pet from nose to tail. This may include evaluating their weight and body condition, heart and lungs, eyes and ears, skin and coat, mouth, joints, and mobility.
When an area needs further evaluation, we will explain what we find and discuss the available next steps. Recommended diagnostic testing may help us establish a baseline, investigate a change, or monitor an ongoing health concern.
Vaccinations Tailored to Your Pet
Vaccinations are an important part of preventative care, but every pet does not need the same plan. Our recommendations consider your pet’s age, health, vaccination history, lifestyle, travel, and potential exposure to disease.
Puppies and kittens generally begin with an initial vaccine series and return for boosters as their immune systems develop. Adult pets may receive vaccines at different intervals depending on the vaccine and their individual risk factors.
Before administering vaccines, our veterinarian examines your pet and reviews their medical history. We will explain which vaccines are recommended and why, giving you the information needed to make confident choices about their care.
Support Through Every Life Stage
Your pet’s needs will change as they grow. Young pets may need a series of early visits, while adult and senior pets may benefit from adjusted screening, nutrition discussions, mobility evaluations, and closer monitoring of age-related changes.
Wellness care also connects with other important services, including parasite prevention, behavior guidance, and professional dental care. By seeing the same familiar veterinary team consistently, your pet receives care informed by an ongoing understanding of their history and needs.
Call Courtyard Animal Hospital at (561) 784-7387 to schedule your pet’s next wellness visit.