The Importance of Regular Check-ups: Why November is a Great Time for a Vet Visit
The weather is cooler, the holidays are on the horizon, and now is the perfect time to schedule your pet’s next wellness visit. These annual visits are paramount for your pet’s overall health, and now is a great time to get an appointment scheduled.
Preventive Reminders
The fall can see fewer parasites bugging our pets, but that doesn’t mean they should stop taking their parasite prevention medication. We can talk with you about the potential for exposure to various parasites and guide you toward the best product for broad protection from ticks, fleas, and heartworm-carrying mosquitos.
Disease Prevention
November is a great time for a vet visit because we can get their core and non-core vaccinations squared away. Giving a pet enough time for the vaccines to trigger the production of antibodies can mean that they are fully prepared by spring and summer to guard against some of the biggest threats to animal health. Plus, if you have travel plans in the next year, your pet will be all set to travel with you or be safely boarded in your absence.
Hooray for Dental Care
The fall is perfectly placed between the year’s major events. The weeks after the Fourth of July and before Thanksgiving can be an excellent time to schedule a vet visit that addresses a pet’s dental health. As spring and summer see more spay and neuter surgeries, the fall may be an easier time to get a professional exam and cleaning on the books. Right on time for the upcoming holidays, a fall dental cleaning can add greater vitality to a pet’s overall wellness.
Winter Weight Gain
If your pet is starting to slow down, November is a great time for a visit to get a handle on any possible weight gain. As we round the corner to the last weeks of the year, gaining some control over a pet’s weight and daily exercise requirements is crucial to their health and happiness.
Senior Pets Rule!
November is slated as National Senior Pet Month. To stay in front of common age-related health conditions, we encourage owners of senior pets to schedule a routine exam. Together, we can prevent or catch early the following conditions that affect senior pet health:
- Diabetes
- Osteoarthritis
- Kidney disease
- Vision or hearing challenges
- Cancer
- Dental disease
Veterinary diagnostics, including radiographs, ultrasounds, blood chemistry panels, and cultures can be integral to senior pet health. Given the chance every fall to assess certain issues can help us keep an aging pet comfortable and healthy.
Pet Wellness Exams
Our team is here throughout the year to support your pet’s health. Please call us at (615) 646‑7387 with any questions or concerns.
