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Pet Wellness Care

We place the health of your pet as our first concern.

Wellness Exams for Dogs and Cats in Key Largo, FL

Preventing tomorrow’s problems today is one of our core philosophies. Dogs and cats have a much higher metabolic rate than humans, aging 5-6 years for every one of ours. To keep up, we recommend seeing your pet here in Key Largo, FL at least once a year for their wellness exam. This gives us the opportunity to make sure your pet’s heart, lungs, and overall body condition are in the best possible shape at every life stage.

As an AAHA-accredited, Cat-Friendly Practice staffed with Fear Free Certified Professionals, we take steps to ensure that every wellness visit is overwhelmingly positive for our dog and cat patients.

Keep your pet going strong. Schedule their wellness exam today.

The Key Benefits of Annual Wellness Exams

When you commit to bringing in your pet to see their veterinarian once a year, you do a world of good for their health and well-being. Some of the most important benefits include:

Forging a Stronger Bond with Your Pet—and Your Vet

In addition to keeping a close eye on your pet’s health, we love seeing them regularly and maintaining a strong working relationship with you. And most of all, we’re passionate about seeing the benefits our patients experience year after year with the help of our care.

Your Pet Can Avoid Life-Limiting Illnesses

Catching an underlying problem isn’t always easy, especially if it’s just starting out. Fortunately, our pet hospital in Key Largo, FL offers the latest in diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and more. Coupled with a detailed health history of your pet, we’re better equipped to recognize (and address) subtle changes.

Dogs and Cats Can Live Longer (and Better) Lives

We all want our pets to live longer. To increase your pet’s chances of living the maximum number of years while also enjoying a consistently high quality of life, checking in and reevaluating their condition, diet, and daily regimen is essential.

Common Characteristics of a Typical Wellness Exam

A standard wellness exam for dogs and cats usually includes:

A complete physical examination from nose to tail, including an assessment of their heart, lungs, weight, and body temperature
Blood work and fecal testing to screen for parasites, diseases, and abnormal organ function
The appropriate core and non-core vaccines for your pet’s health and lifestyle needs
A thorough discussion about your pet’s nutrition needs
Recommendations for parasite prevention–we offer preventatives for fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal worms to ensure that every dog and cat has full coverage at all times
Plenty of time for you to bring up any questions or concerns you have

Veterinary Services

Below are all of the veterinary services we offer at Island Hammock Pet Hospital. If you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to call us.