The Comprehensive Health Exam for Your Pet
Very often we hear clients say, "Doc, I never knew dogs could get "sugar diebetes" or "I never heard of cats getting thyroid tumors". Nothing is sadder for the veterinarian to have to tell someone, "if only I had examined your pet sooner, perhaps I could have done something to help it".
We all know our pet can't talk to us and many things can "go wrong" that we find out about when it's too late. Furthermore, many diseases (like cancer) occur just as often and silently in our pets as they do in us. We all know early diagnosis is the key to cure for many conditions.
Like us, as our pets get older, they become more susceptible to age related diseases. Not all of these diseases can be cured but many years can be added to your pet's life with early diagnosis. Sometimes all that's required is a change in diet and needless suffering can be avoided.
It is because we value the life and well being of your pet that we offer you and your pet the following COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EXAM.
This program is offered at a substantial savings to you when the cost of the individual tests are considered. Please ask the receptionist for the cost comparison and make your appointment now for the well being of your pet and your peace of mind.
DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM
PHASE 1: During an appointment you will fill out the "Our Pet's Health Worksheet". At that time, our Veterinary Technician will conduct a preliminary interview with you and your pet. After the interview, your pet will be admitted to our hospital for a one day visit.
PHASE 2: During the day, a doctor will complete a thorough physical exam of your pet paying particular attention to it's eyes, ears, mouth, heart, lungs, skin and abdominal organs.
PHASE 3: We will perform the following tests on your pet:
A: Fecel Exam for intestinal parasites (worms).
B: Urinalysis (Please remember to bring a stool and urine sample from your pet.)
C: Complete Blood Count
D: General Health Blood Panel (Tests for kidney, liver, pancreatic disease and electrolyte imbalances)
E: Thyroid Test
F: Electrocardiogram
G: Glaucoma Test
H: Blood Pressure
I: Schirmer Tear Test (dry eyes)
J: Radiographic Exam of chest, abdomen and spine.
K: ERD (early renal disease test for microalbuminuria)
Other tests or procedures may be indicated to complete your pet's profile. These will be performed at your request and may include:
FOR YOUR CAT: Aids, virus tests, heartworm test and Bartonella ("cat scratch fever") test.
FOR YOUR DOG: Heartworm, Lyme and Ehrlicia test.
Plus any cytological exam of suspicious "bumps", culture and sensitivity of any body fluid or ultrasound exam may be performed at your request.
PHASE 4: One to two weeks after your pet's exam, you will return for a Doctor's consultation appointment at which time we will review all our findings. You will leave with a folder containing the results of our exam, the laboratory test results and our recommendations for your Pet's future health.
Dr. Brent Pettigrew and Dr. Darcy Adams annually attend over one hundred hours of continuing education to maintain the expertise needed in the changing world of veterinary medicine. Our commitment is to provide the best and most modern medical care for you and your pet.
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