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Providing Age-Specific Pet Wellness Care in Carmel, IN

Pets are part of the family, and like the other members of your family, they deserve the best possible health care. At Yellow Dog Veterinary Clinic, we place a strong emphasis on preventive care, which we believe begins with routine, comprehensive pet wellness exams. A variety of health conditions can affect a pet’s quality of life, from allergies to diseases to obesity, and it’s our goal to help you prevent them. That’s why we recommend that all dogs and cats receive a wellness exam at least once a year, combined with vaccinations and parasite control, as a means of preemptive care.

Get in touch with us today to schedule a wellness appointment for your pet.

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Your Pet's Wellness Exam

The pet wellness exam consists of a nose-to-tail assessment, which allows us to check for any abnormalities that may require advanced diagnostic care (lab work, X-rays, etc.) and/or treatment. The sooner we detect a problem, the sooner we can treat it, which is why it’s so important for you to stay current on your pet’s checkups. The wellness visit is also a time when you can make us aware of any changes in your pet’s behavior or appearance.

A standard pet wellness exam includes an assessment of your pet's:

  • Weight

  • Temperature

  • Skin and coat

  • Eyes, nose, and ears

  • Teeth and gums

  • Heart and lungs

  • Legs and abdomen

Puppy and Kitten Wellness Care

Puppies and kittens should see their vet regularly during their first year of life. This is because they are vulnerable to disease and need plenty of support to help them grow and develop into healthy adults. New puppy and kitten visits are longer than the average appointment. We’ll use your valuable time to answer questions, put together a treatment plan, administer deworming and other treatments as necessary, and prepare your new pet for a long, happy life with your family.

A typical puppy or kitten visit includes:

  • A thorough physical exam

  • A fecal exam to check your pet for worms (these are common in puppies and kittens)

  • Deworming (to treat any existing intestinal parasites)

  • Vaccine boosters to build up immunity

  • Puppy/kitten parasite prevention

  • A detailed discussion about nutrition, behavior, potty training, and other relevant topics

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If you just adopted a new puppy or kitten, be sure to schedule an appointment with us as soon as possible!

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Pet Parasite Control

Fleas, ticks, worms…the list of external and internal pet parasites goes on and on. These tiny critters are more than just pesky. Did you know they can cause diseases for your pet, allergic dermatitis, Lyme Disease, and Heartworm Disease? To protect your pet from parasitic diseases—some of which can be fatal without treatment—we recommend keeping your pet on a preventive product year-round, even if your pet stays indoors. Just as with vaccines, we can make recommendations for the best preventive products for your pet’s lifestyle.