Your pet's wellness exam
Wellness exams are the most important preventable health procedure and diagnostic aid available for your furry family members, particularly those that are elderly or who's health is compromised in some way.
Early diagnosis of any illness is a critical component to treating that illness successfully.As your pet enters the senior years, he or she is more susceptible to many health problems. Through biannual physical exams and regular preventive healthcare, we can identify a variety of health problems, often before you actually notice any symptoms.
As a part of your pet’s health program, our caring doctors will give your pet a thorough physical exam. Our physical exam will help alert you to potential problems which may occur. The comprehensive exam checks the following parameters in detail:
1) Weight
2) Body Condition
3) Coat & Skin quality
4) Cardiovascular Condition
5) Teeth & Gum Condition
6) Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
7) Musculoskeletal System
8) Lymphatic System (Lymph nodes)
9) Basic Neurological System
10) Behavior & Socialization Progress
11) Abdominal Palpation to detect abnormal intestine, kidney, liver or spleen size, as well as detect large tumors from these organs.
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 procedure will detect any liver and kidney problems as well as check for anemia, diabetes and infections.
We recommend this screening for all pets under 7 years of age. If your pet is 7 or older, as stated above, we recommend bi-yearly exams with a blood screen at each visit. As in all health evaluations, early detection is the key as it allows for more effective treatment options.
Yearly fecal exams are also very important because they can uncover parasites that may not be causing a problem yet, but left untreated can lead to severe diarrhea, vomiting, anemia or malnutrition. Some fecal parasites may even be transmitted to humans.
Oswego Veterinary Hospital
590 SW Third St
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 636-3001
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