The Importance of Regular Veterinary Checkups

The value of routine exams is almost the same for animals as for people. Yearly or biannual exams are crucial for extending your pet's time with you and for catching any developing health issues early on. Regular veterinary appointments promote a healthy, strong, and happy life for your pet.

Routine vet appointments, sometimes known as wellness checkups, can prevent pain in your pet before it starts, save you money, and teach you more about your pet. Your veterinary team can start treating a disease in its early stages thanks to early detection and intervention. The illness can then be controlled with medication or straightforward lifestyle modifications.

What Does a Vet Check During a Routine Visit?

Ears

Dogs and cats frequently contract ear infections. If untreated, they can worsen, leading to swollen, painful, and inflamed ears that are difficult to clean and treat in the future. Additionally, your veterinarian will search for any polyps or tumors that require removal.

Eyes

Pet breeds with flat faces frequently have eye problems, and if their prominent eyes are scratched, they can easily have corneal ulcers. Pets may also suffer from dry eyes, cataracts, and glaucoma.

Oral Health

Your pet's entire body is impacted by dental health. The veterinary professional will search for oral tumors, loose teeth, tartar buildup, and gingivitis symptoms.

Skin and Hair

Itchy, dry skin and loss of hair might indicate several health conditions. Your pet's hair coat and skin condition are good indicators of its general health.

What Is the Importance of a Regular Dental Checkup?

Longer Lifespan

It can be just as painful and upsetting to lose a pet as a loved one. Pets typically have shorter lives than humans, no matter how much we wish they could live longer. Sick pets struggle to live as long as they should live. However, your pet is more likely to survive a lot longer if you concentrate on ensuring they do not contract any diseases.

Saves You Money

Prevention is preferable to therapy, and it is also less expensive. Early illness or disease detection and treatment can save you tens of thousands of dollars in urgent and ongoing medical expenses. Early treatment can reduce costs for conditions like Addison's disease, periodontal disease, hyperthyroidism, and even obesity.

Prevents Pain and Suffering

Your pet is well-adapted to endure extreme discomfort and behave normally. Your pet will not show signs of illness until it is too painful to conceal and you become aware of it.

It is simpler to figure out what is wrong the more indications they show from when they are healthy. Urine, blood, and stool tests can identify potential problems and allow for treatment before they get out of hand. One common serious condition vets will look for is heartworm.

Heartworms

Before making their home in the blood vessels, these parasites live in mosquitoes. You can improve the welfare and survival of infected dogs with early detection via blood tests. Sadly, there is no effective and safe way to cure heartworms in cats.

For more on the importance of regular dental checkups, visit Dr. Mike's Affordable Vet Care at our Arlington, Texas, office. Call (817) 663-8160 to schedule an appointment today.