HOW OFTEN DOES YOUR PET NEED A WELLNESS EXAM?
For millions of health-conscious Americans, the annual checkup has
become a routine practice. Like people, dogs and cats can benefit from
routine wellness exams too. But with one important difference – pets
age faster than people.
On average, most dogs and cats reach adulthood by age two. By
age four, many pets are entering middle age. And by age seven, most
dogs, particularly larger breeds, are entering their senior years.
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Because dogs and cats age seven times faster, on average, than
people, significant health changes can occur in a short amount of
time. And, the risks of cancer, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, heart
disease, metabolic problems and other serious conditions all increase
with age.
Many pet owners are not aware that taking a dog or cat to the
veterinarian once a year is the same as a person seeing their doctor
or dentist once every seven years. Pets should have a wellness exam
every six months so that veterinarians have the opportunity to detect,
treat or, ideally, prevent problems before they become
life-threatening.
Prevention is the real goal of twice-a-year wellness exams.
When veterinarians see a pet on a regular basis, they can help pets
avoid some preventable illnesses and diseases. Plus, a pet will never
have to suffer from pain that could be treated or prevented by the
veterinarian.
Pet wellness exams include screenings for a variety of potential
diseases. These screenings are usually accompanied by an
individualized risk assessment of your pet’s environment – where
you live, emerging disease risks in your community, your pet’s
interaction with other pets and wildlife, travel plans, and other
lifestyle considerations.
Pet wellness exams also help your veterinarian determine a proper
prevention program, including a vaccination schedule tailored
specifically for your pet. By using personalized pet health protocols,
veterinarians can pinpoint specific preventive health care needs for
your pet.
A pet owner’s best source for wellness exam and preventive health
care information is their personal veterinarian. Only your
veterinarian knows your pet’s medical history, current health
status, and potential risks your pet faces.
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