Adult Pet Care

the value of regular wellness exams

Wellness exams twice a year [or more often, depending upon your pet’s medical needs] are the best step to keeping your pet as healthy as possible – along with your vigilant observations at home. Bringing your pet in for regular wellness exams is the very best you can do to assure longer life and the highest quality of life for your pet. The wellness exam is an opportunity for you to discuss any concerns you have about your pet’s health with one of our veterinary professionals. Topics ranging from nutrition, allergies, and bad breath, to mobility issues, risk of infections and any lifestyle and age related changes, are all important for your pet’s health, and our veterinarians’ expertise is at your disposal.

Our Wellness Exams Are Comprehensive
During your pet’s wellness exam, our veterinarians will:

Obtain a medical history
Check vitals and record your pet’s weight
Perform a complete physical examination, discuss any findings and make recommendations
Perform a dental Evaluation. Dental care is very important for your pet’s overall health, especially as he gets older. We visually examine your pet’s teeth and gums for plaque and tartar, tooth weakness and decay. This screening often detects mouth pain and infections that can affect your pet's heart, kidneys and liver. Click here to read more about the dental care offered at Lamar Veterinary Clinic
May screen your pet for cancer, kidney, liver and heart disease
Discuss nutritional advice with you

In addition, your pet will receive:

Protection from infectious diseases through vaccines
Screening for the presence of parasites in blood and stool
Flea and/or tick preventative, if needed
Heartworm Prevention. Heartworm disease is a serious disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes and if left untreated can be fatal. It is virtually preventable through prescription medication. We recommend your pet be on all-year around heartworm prevention starting at the first visit. Your pet will need to be tested with a simple blood test for heartworm disease on an annual basis. Heartworm preventative is an important medication that should be given all year long to both indoor and outdoor pets.