Preventive Care

DOG WELLNESS EXAM CHECKLIST

 

ADULT DOGS

**small/medium dogs: 1-7 years** **large/giant breeds: 1-6 years**

• COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAM

• CBC/CHEMISTRY PANEL

• VACCINATIONS

• URINALYSIS

• PARASITE (FECAL) CHECK

• HEARTWORM CHECK

• DENTAL EXAM

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SENIOR

**small/medium dogs: 7-12 years** **large/giant breeds: 6-9 years**

• INCLUDES ADULT WELLNESS +

• CHEST/ABD RADIOGRAPHS

• ARTHRITIS CHECK

• THYROID CHECK

• ULTRASOUND SCAN

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GERIATRIC

**small/medium dogs: 13+ years** **large/giant breeds: 10+ years**

• INCLUDES ADULT/SR WELLNESS +

• GLAUCOMA/FUNDIC EXAM

• EKG

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CAT WELLNESS EXAM CHECKLIST

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ADULT CATS (1-6 YEARS)

• COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAMCBC/CHEMISTRY PANEL

• VACCINATIONS

• URINALYSIS

• PARASITE (FECAL) CHECK

• HEARTWORM CHECK

• DENTAL EXAM

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SENIOR CATS (7-12 YEARS)

• INCLUDES ADULT WELLNESS +

• THYROID CHECKGLAUCOMA/FUNDIC EXAM

• OSTEOARTHRITIS CHECK

• RENAL DISEASE SCREEN

• CHEST/ABD XRAY

• ULTRASOUND SCAN

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GERIATRIC CATS (13+ YEARS)

• INCLUDES ADULT/SR WELLNESS +

• RENAL/LIVER/DIABETES SCREEN

• EKG

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COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAM

**basic eyes, ears and nose exam
**dental exam (checking for the presence of gingivitis, growths, tartar build up, etc.)
**skin (including hair coat and for the presence of growths)
**musculoskeletal problems (signs of pain in the joints or back, etc.)
**check weight (for underweight or obesity)
**auscultation of the heart and lungs.

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CBC/CHEMISTRY PANEL

**CBC provides information on the amount of red blood cells (RBCs) present in the blood (used to diagnose anemia) and white blood cells (WBCs) which may indicate infection. The chemistry panel is used to evaluate your pet’s major organs (ie. kidneys, liver, pancreas etc). 1
1. ? 1999 IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

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URINALYSIS

**The urine contains by-products from many organs such as the kidneys, liver and pancreas. Abnormal levels of these by-products can indicate diseases including diabetes, liver and kidney disease.1
1. ? 1999 IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

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PARASITE (FECAL) CHECK

**Internal parasites are very common to your pets. A large percentage of puppies and kittens have internal parasites because they are transmitted from their mother. Adult dogs and cats can also acquire parasites from contaminated feces, dirt or water. Without periodically checking your pet for these parasites, your pet may be at risk for underdevelopment, malnourishment, and even death!

HEARTWORM CHECK

**A yearly heartworm test (can be run in-house using a small blood sample) should be performed, even if your pet has been on heartworm prevention. If your pet misses their monthly prevention for more than one month, he/she should have the heartworm test performed, to assure they had not been exposed during the lapse in prevention.

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BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK

**monitors for high blood pressure (hypertension), which is common in certain diseases, ie. kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, seizures, congestive heart failure etc.

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GLAUCOMA/FUNDIC EXAM

**Glaucoma test is used for determining the presence of high intraocular pressure within the eye that may cause subsequent vision loss. **Fundic exam is a complete examination of the retina, optic nerve and vessels.

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CHEST/ABD XRAY

**able to view 2-view images of the heart (size & shape), lungs, ribs, spinal vertebrae, trachea, esophagus, and abdominal organs for any abnormalities.

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EKG

**measures the heart rate and the electrical impulses of the heart for signs of heart enlargements or diseases.

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ULTRASOUND

**a noninvasive means of viewing internal organs and tissue

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