Wellness Exams

Wellness exams are very important in caring for our four-legged friends, particularly those that are geriatric. Early diagnosis of any major illness is of benefit to the health of the animal involved.

Annual Wellness Exams - 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.

Annual Health Screen Consent Form (pdf)

Juvenile Pet Exams - We offer basic kitten and puppy exams, as well as exams for other juvenile species including skunks, ferrets and rabbits. Generally speaking, we like to examine a juvenile animal one time per month until approximately six months of age for vaccinations and/or de-worming. We typically recommend that your pet be spayed or neutered around six months of age or shortly thereafter.

Vaccinations - We offer a variety of vaccination protocols for your pet. While it is very important for juvenile animals to follow a strict vaccination schedule, adult animals have some leeway in what may be most appropriate. We offer alternatives to yearly vaccinations, including blood titering for canine distemper and parvovirus. Rabies vaccination is legally required for cats and dogs in the state of Georgia. Loving Touch Animal Center offers both one-year and three-year rabies vaccination options in accordance with the requirements of Georgia state law.

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