Pet Wellness Care and Preventative Medicine In White Plains, NY
At White Plains Veterinary Hospital, we are dedicated to delivering excellent medical care to your pet throughout each phase of their life. We emphasize pet wellness as a core part of addressing their fundamental health requirements, helping to detect and prevent diseases early on. We recommend that all dogs and cats receive annual pet wellness checkups, vaccinations, and parasite prevention here at our White Plains, NY hospital. These exams are thorough, from nose to tail, and include lab testing, vaccinations, and parasite preventatives to maintain their health month after month.
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Why Pets Need Annual Wellness Exams
Pet exams, like human exams, are necessary for setting a health baseline, screening for illness, and keeping track of their condition year after year. It’s important to remember that dogs and cats age much faster than humans, and their health can change seemingly overnight. If we don’t see your pet for 2 or 3 years, this is more than enough time for an illness or infection to progress and become much harder to treat. Staying on top of your pet’s wellness care on an annual basis makes it easier to keep them healthy.
Parasite Prevention Plays a Key Role in Pet Wellness
Regardless of lifestyle, every pet is at risk for a parasite infestation and/or parasite-transmitted disease. The most common parasite threats to dogs and cats include:
- Fleas
- Ticks
- Heartworms
- Roundworms
- Hookworms
- Tapeworms
- Whipworms
- Mites
Even during the winter months, it only takes one unseasonably warm day for some of these pests to become active again. Therefore, we recommend year-round parasite prevention to protect your pet against infestations and many parasitic diseases. Heartworm and Lyme disease are especially harmful, so make sure your pet never misses a preventative dose.
Internal Medicine for Pets
We understand that despite your best efforts to keep your pet healthy, illness can still occur. Our experienced team is equipped to diagnose and treat a range of chronic conditions in dogs and cats, such as diabetes, kidney and dental diseases, heart disease, and more. We provide internal medicine tailored to your pet’s unique needs and circumstances, ensuring a compassionate approach to their health.
Signs that your pet may be unwell include:
- Changes in appetite or water consumption
- Unusual weight fluctuations
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Increased lethargy
- Altered behavior
- Difficulty with elimination
If you notice any of these symptoms persisting, contact us immediately at (914) 946-0558 so our team can help!