Preventative Services
Preventative care at Birch Lane Veterinary in Sarnia Ontario
Wellness care for pets is all about keeping your furry (or small) family members healthy and happy throughout their lives. Here’s what it includes and why it matters:
1. Routine physical exams: Regular checkups allow the veterinarian to assess your pet’s overall health, detect subtle changes, and catch potential issues before they become serious. Our pets cannot tell us when something is bothering them so we need to proactively keep track of their health for them. Exams may include checking the heart, lungs, eyes, ears, teeth, skin, joints, and body condition. Early detection often makes treatment easier, faster, and less stressful for your pet.
2. Vaccinations: Vaccines protect pets from serious, sometimes life-threatening diseases such as rabies, parvovirus, distemper, or feline leukemia. Keeping your pet up-to-date on vaccines helps prevent illness and keeps your entire household safer. Talk to us about the vaccines that are important for your pet’s lifestyle so we can customized that their protection.
3. Parasite prevention: Fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites can cause discomfort, illness, or even severe health problems. Regular prevention products protects your pet and reduces the risk of spreading parasites to other pets or humans in your household.
4. Nutrition and weight guidance: Proper diet and maintaining a healthy weight are key to preventing obesity-related problems, such as diabetes, joint issues, and heart disease. Wellness care includes the right food, portion sizes, and supplements if needed. Our veterinary team are well trained to advise on various forms of pet nutrition as well as integrative holistic approaches through nutraceutical supplements.
5. Dental care: Dental health is often overlooked, but oral disease can lead to pain, infections, and even organ damage over time. Wellness care includes dental exams, professional cleaning recommendations where needed, and tips for at-home dental hygiene.
6. Lifestyle and behavior advice: Wellness care also covers exercise, enrichment, grooming, and social needs. Behavioural concerns can be a frustrating situation for you and your pet, whether it be storm phobias or separation anxiety. Our trained staff can offer assistance so you do not have to suffer at home. This guidance ensures your pet stays mentally and physically stimulated, happy, and well-adjusted in your home.