Common Issues That Can Be Caught In A Wellness Exam

It's crucial that you schedule an appointment with a vet at least once per year for your cats or dogs to determine if they are healthy and well. At Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital in San Diego, our veterinarian, Dr. Michelle Schexneider, has years of experience in keeping pets healthy and detecting a range of problems that can reduce their quality of life.

Health Problems that Our Animal Hospital Can Diagnose

During a wellness appointment, our veterinarian will check your cats or dogs from the tip of their ears to the pads on their paws to look for signs of common medical issues. Dr. Schexneider will check your pets’ mouth for signs of dental diseases, hear any murmurs in the heart, and look for vision impairment. She will also look for:

• Weight issues
• Shortness of breath
• Lymph nodes in the legs, neck, and head
• Tumors of the skin
• Cataracts
• Parasite infestations
• Joint problems
• Ear, eye, or skin infections

Additional Tests Your Vet May Request

Along with checking various areas of the body for visible signs of pain or disease, we may suggest several tests to be conducted to get a better overview of your pets’ health, such as:

• Complete blood count, or CBC, to check for hydration, anemia, and possible infections
• Urinalysis to find evidence of kidney or bladder infections
• A thyroid screening
• Blood pressure measurements to screen for hypertension
• X-rays
• Fecal exam
• An evaluation of electrolytes

If our veterinarian finds any problems during your furry animals’ exams, we will go over with you about any treatment options your pets may need to recover.

Call Us to Schedule Your Pet's Wellness Exam

The veterinary staff at our animal hospital in San Diego encourages pet owners to schedule wellness appointments for their beloved animals as soon as possible. These health exams can make a difference in your pets’ lives. Call Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital today at 858-292-6116 to make an appointment.