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BEING A PET IS RISKY BUSINESS
It’s not easy keeping our pets healthy. After all, dogs and cats are frequently exposed to organisms that can cause disease or illness. Even pets that never go outdoors are at risk. What’s more, pets age seven times faster, on average, than people. That means major health changes can occur in a short amount of time.
So what’s the best way to protect your best friend?With twice-a-year pet wellness exams and risk assessment. By visiting your veterinary clinic twice a year, you’ll help detect, treat and, ideally, prevent health problems before they pose a risk to your pet.
How can risk assessment help?Risk assessment is ideally performed at your veterinary clinic during the pet’s semi-annual wellness exam. A veterinarian or veterinary technician will ask you a variety of questions about your pet’s behavior, lifestyle, travel history and other factors. Your veterinarian will then use this information to develop an individualized disease prevention program that’s right for your pet and the disease threats in your area.
What is pet wellness?The goal of a pet wellness program is to prevent or minimize disease or injury, improve your pet's quality of life, and help your pet enjoy a healthy life for as long as possible. Your veterinarian will accomplish this in several ways:
- Routine health screenings
- Ongoing communication between you and your veterinarian.
- Preserving the veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
Information taken from www.npwm.com
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