Deshon Animal Hospital Stresses the Importance of Wellness and Physical Examinations Every Six Months

Unlike people, animals cannot alert us when they need medical attention. This is why it’s important to schedule a wellness examination at Deshon Animal Hospital every six months. A wellness examination is a routine medical examination of a pet that is apparently healthy, as opposed to an examination of a pet that is ill. During a routine wellness examination, Dr. Jamal O. Toler, DVM will ask you questions about your animal’s diet, exercise, thirst, breathing, behavior, habits, etc. He will also perform a physical examination. Your pet is a member of your family and when you visit our office they become a member of ours.

Many pets are masters at hiding health problems, especially felines. Because our animal friends tend to hide them, visiting Deshon Animal Hospital on a regular basis will help pick up on these problems, sometimes preventing them from worsening and becoming serious. Regardless of age, these visits help to detect and monitor diseases and can detect problems early when they are the easiest to treat.

Going to the vet is an important part of your pet’s life. Therefore, you should not only visit the vet just because your pet becomes ill. Your pet’s longevity depends on routine checkups. An exam lets us check your pet’s health status, and talk to you about how his or her care might need to change in the road ahead.

If you are concerned that your furry friend may need a physical examination, don’t wait any longer and give us a call. For questions or to schedule an appointment for your pet, call 770-482-7816 or visit the Deshon Animal Hospital website, www.deshonanimal.com.