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Wellness Exams

Routine Wellness Exams For Healthier, Happier Pets

A simple, regular checkup is one of the most powerful things you can do for your pet. We examine your pet thoroughly and give you clear, personalized guidance.

Why It Matters

Why Wellness Exams Matter

Pets are experts at hiding discomfort. A routine exam helps us catch subtle changes — a small weight shift, a faint heart murmur, early dental disease — before they become bigger problems.

  • Catch health changes before symptoms appear
  • Keep vaccinations and prevention up to date
  • Build a baseline of what's normal for your pet
  • Get personalized guidance for diet, behavior, and care
Veterinarian performing a gentle wellness exam on a calm cat
Nose-To-Tail

What We Check During Your Pet's Exam

A wellness exam is thorough by design. Here's what your veterinarian evaluates at every visit.

Weight

Tracking weight helps spot changes in metabolism, appetite, or health early.

Eyes

We look for clarity, discharge, and signs of irritation or vision changes.

Ears

Checking for infection, mites, inflammation, or buildup that can cause discomfort.

Teeth

Evaluating gums and teeth for plaque, tartar, and early dental disease.

Heart

Listening for murmurs, rhythm, and signs of heart health at every age.

Lungs

Checking breathing patterns and respiratory sounds for clear airways.

Skin

Looking for dryness, lumps, parasites, allergies, or coat changes.

Joints

Assessing mobility and comfort for early signs of arthritis or stiffness.

Visit Frequency

How Often Should My Pet Visit?

The right schedule depends on your pet's age and health. Here's our general guidance.

1

Puppies & Kittens

Every 3–4 weeks

A series of visits through the first year for vaccines, growth checks, and prevention.

2

Adult Pets

Once a year

An annual nose-to-tail exam keeps your healthy adult pet on track.

3

Senior Pets

Twice a year

Twice-yearly exams help us catch age-related changes sooner.

These are general guidelines. Your veterinarian will recommend the right schedule for your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about wellness exams.

Most wellness exams take 20–30 minutes, plus a little extra time to discuss findings and answer your questions.

Get In Touch

Ready To Schedule A Wellness Exam?

Routine checkups are the easiest way to keep your pet healthy. Send us a quick request and we'll help you book the right visit.

  • Friendly, knowledgeable team
  • New patients always welcome
  • Same-day availability when possible
(555) 555-PETShello@pawsandwhiskersvet.com
248 Maple Grove Lane, Springfield

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed (Urgent Referrals Only)

New Patients Welcome

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Give your pet the preventive care that keeps small problems small.

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