Pet Wellness Exams
Our foremost focus in veterinary medicine at Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital is preventing issues before they start—and that all starts with regular pet wellness exams. These routine checkups help us monitor your pet’s health, detect issues early, and keep your furry family member happy, active, and thriving for years to come.
What Is a Pet Wellness Exam?
A pet wellness exam is a head-to-tail health assessment designed to identify changes or concerns before they become serious. These visits are also a valuable opportunity to track your pet’s development, discuss diet, behavior, and lifestyle, and build a lasting relationship with your veterinary care team.
Here’s what a typical wellness visit includes:
- A complete physical exam (eyes, ears, mouth, skin, joints, etc.)
- Weight check and body condition scoring
- Heart and lung evaluation
- Dental health screening
- Parasite prevention review
- Vaccination updates and planning
- Nutritional and behavioral counseling
- Bloodwork or lab testing if needed based on age or condition
Our team customizes each wellness visit based on your pet’s species, breed, age, and lifestyle, ensuring they get exactly the care they need.
Why Pet Wellness Exams Matter
Just like people, pets benefit from regular checkups even when they seem perfectly healthy. Cats and dogs are masters at hiding pain and illness, which means conditions like kidney disease, dental infections, arthritis, or early-stage cancers can go unnoticed without routine screening.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), senior pets should receive wellness exams every 6 months, while younger, healthy pets should visit at least once per year. Early detection leads to more treatment options, less discomfort for your pet, and lower long-term healthcare costs.
Wellness exams are also your chance to ask questions, share concerns, and partner with our team to ensure your pet enjoys the best possible quality of life.
Benefits of Pet Checkups
Regular pet checkups offer both immediate and long-term benefits for your pet’s health and happiness:
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Early detection of illness before symptoms arise
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Customized vaccination schedules for optimal protection
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Dental disease prevention through early monitoring
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Weight management support and nutritional guidance
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Better quality of life and longer lifespan
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Peace of mind for pet parents who want to stay proactive
From puppies and kittens to senior companions, wellness visits are one of the simplest, most effective ways to give your pet the care they deserve.
Trust Your Pet’s Health to Our Experienced Team
As an AAHA-accredited hospital for over 35 years, Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital adheres to the highest standards in veterinary care. Our veterinarians bring years of clinical experience and a deep love for animals to every appointment.
We take time to get to know you and your pet, explain our recommendations clearly, and tailor our care to suit your pet’s lifestyle. Whether it’s your pet’s first visit or their fifteenth, you can trust us to treat them like one of our own.
Schedule a Pet Wellness Exam in Los Gatos, CA
Proactive care is the key to a longer, healthier life for your pet—and it all starts with a wellness exam. At Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital, we’re honored to serve pets across Los Gatos, Campbell, San Jose, Santa Cruz, and Monte Sereno with trusted, compassionate care.
Schedule your pet’s checkup today and help them live their healthiest, happiest life.