Your pet counts on you to keep them healthy, even when they seem perfectly fine. Routine wellness and preventive care is the most powerful tool available for catching health problems early, before they become serious or costly.
Preventive care is about more than just vaccinations. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, regular wellness exams allow veterinarians to detect conditions in early stages, when they are far easier and less expensive to treat. A consistent preventive care routine tailored to your pet’s age, breed, and lifestyle is one of the best investments you can make in their long-term health and quality of life.
Early Detection of Hidden Health Problems: Many serious conditions develop silently. A wellness exam helps doctors catch issues like dental disease, organ dysfunction, or joint problems before they progress.
Protection Through Vaccinations: Core and lifestyle vaccines protect pets from preventable infectious diseases including rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and bordetella.
Parasite Prevention Year-Round: Heartworm, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites are a year-round threat. Routine screening and prevention keep pets safe and comfortable.
Dental Health Monitoring: Periodontal disease is the most common condition in adult dogs and cats. Annual oral exams help catch dental problems before they become painful or systemic.
A wellness exam at Montgomery Veterinary Hospital is a thorough, nose-to-tail evaluation of your pet’s overall health. Doctors will assess your pet’s weight, body condition, coat, eyes, ears, teeth, heart, lungs, abdomen, and joints to identify any areas of concern. We also review your pet’s vaccination history, parasite prevention status, and any behavioral or dietary changes you have noticed at home.
Depending on your pet’s age and health history, we may recommend additional diagnostics such as bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing, or diagnostic imaging through our in-house laboratory and radiology services. These tools let us build a complete picture of your pet’s health and catch conditions a physical exam alone may not reveal.
Our preventive care program covers every aspect of your pet’s routine health needs. From puppies and kittens taking their first steps to senior pets managing age-related conditions, we provide consistent, compassionate care across every life stage.
Beyond the core wellness visit, our team offers a full range of supporting services to address your pet’s complete health picture. These services complement routine exams and help us provide truly comprehensive care.
How often should my pet have a wellness exam?
Most healthy adult dogs and cats benefit from a wellness exam once a year. Puppies, kittens, and senior pets often need more frequent visits to stay on track with vaccinations, developmental milestones, or age-related health monitoring.
Do you offer house calls for wellness visits?
Yes. House call services are especially helpful for senior pets, anxious animals, or multi-pet households that find clinic visits stressful. Contact us to learn more about scheduling a house call wellness visit.
What payment options do you accept?
We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. We also offer CareCredit and Cherry financing. Discounts are available for seniors, military, commuters, and multi-pet households.
