Pet Exams in Carmel, IN
Your pet wellness care depends on a lot of things both in and out of our Carmel animal hospital. To help your pet live their best life, our vets believe you are an essential part of that plan. While we always do what we can to give your pet the best care when they’re visiting us, it’s up to you to continue that care at home. At preventive care pet exams, we’ll not only treat your pet for any presenting issues, but we’ll teach you all about it too. Call us at (317) 218-3142 to schedule an appointment!
Thirty Minute Exams and Not a Minute Less
Too many times, pets have been rushed through exams due to time constraints and over-booking. Not at our animal hospital. We are determined to offer thirty minutes for each and every exam. Your pet deserves the best, and to best understand their condition, we need time. So, you can count on having our full and complete attention for half an hour—each and every time.
What We Cover During Routine Pet Exams
Pet health is multifaceted. It involves the nose to the tail and everything in between. A routine exam includes a thorough physical examination, standard diagnostic bloodwork and also a fecal test to check for intestinal parasites. Additionally, we typically perform a heartworm test on dogs since symptoms can be subtle and go unnoticed until the infection is much worse. Meanwhile, for cats, we can test for both feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) to ensure your new cat comes to you as healthy as can be.
At our routine pet exams, our veterinarians will also discuss the following topics with you as well as explain why they’re important:
Nutrition
Wellness thrives on a good diet. What your pet eats matters. Just because they might beg for every scrap doesn’t mean you should give it to them! They don’t always know what’s good for them, so we’ll talk to you about the best diet for your dog or cat.
Dental health
Your pet’s oral health is a determining factor in their overall wellness. Without regular teeth cleaning (both professionally and at home), dental disease can cause a whole range of more serious problems.
Vaccinations
Without a doubt, vaccines are essential to your pet’s health and longevity. They provide protection from dangerous, infectious diseases.
Heartworm and pest prevention
Parasites and insects aren’t just annoying—they’re downright dangerous. Some cause serious skin problems while others carry deadly diseases. Prevention helps keep them all at bay, while regular testing for parasites helps us make sure those preventatives are effective.
Senior care
Senior pets have a unique set of needs due to the vulnerabilities of older age. Diagnostic screenings are the best defense against potential health issues that can develop quickly in older pets. Furthermore, chronic conditions can be better treated if caught early.
Behavior
If your pet presents with behavioral problems, we’ll be able to talk to you about possible causes, remedies, or recommend further training or counselling outside of our practice. You and your pet’s bond depends on good mental health on both sides, so it’s important to make sure they’re mentally fit.
Ready to Book Your Appointment?
We're ready to see you! You can make an appointment online here or give our animal hospital a call at (317) 218-3142 to set it up over the phone. As always, we appreciate you stopping in, too, so don't be a stranger! We look forward to seeing you soon.
