October is the AVMA’s National Pet Wellness Month, and it’s a time to think about your pet’s health and all the best ways to maintain it. There are lots of components to that, including diet and exercise, but one of the key parts of caring for your pet’s health is to make sure they’re getting regular exams at VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Center. Here are just a few reasons why your pet needs a pet wellness exam in Carmel.

Early Detection

Some health problems start out small, even invisible, but can grow into something serious quickly. A pet wellness exam includes bloodwork that can help assess organ function, check for signs of infection and other illnesses that may have few outward symptoms until the damage is severe. Urine and stool samples offer additional clues and help monitor concerns like kidney function or internal parasites. By including labs as part of a regular wellness exam, we can detect problems as early as possible, allowing for early intervention and the best possible outcomes.

Tracking Regular Health and Life Changes

Growing puppies and kittens need monthly exams to track their development and make sure they’re growing into healthy adult dogs and cats. Senior pets need regular checks, usually twice a year, to monitor their changing health as they age. And pets of all ages need routine exams to gauge their alertness, weight, and general health, and how these things and other facets of your pet’s health change in response to changes in diet, living environment, or other life changes. Regular exams provide an important baseline against which health changes are easier to see and assess.

Call Us Today About a Pet Wellness Exam in Carmel

It’s important to make sure your pet is getting wellness exams on a schedule that’s appropriate for their age and medical history. Call today to get advice on how often they should have one and get an appointment for a pet wellness exam in Carmel if it’s been too long. It’s one of the best things you can do for their well-being.