Wellness Exams for Animals - Petsville Animal Hospital

A physical examination is a very important part of your pet’s overall health care. Our pets can mask illness due to their strong instinct to survive in the wilderness. They will try to hide when they are not feeling well and often only show signs when they are unable to mask them any longer. If you do not notice your pet is sick, still bring them for their annual check ups. Our team is trained to pick up subtle changes in your pet’s physical exam.  

The annual physical exam becomes even more important as your pet becomes a senior. We so commonly hear owners attribute certain problems to “getting older” but in fact these may be signs of an underlying disease, which may be treatable.
Our team will give your senior pets special attention for any age-related issues, like decreased vision or arthritis. Additional tests at our diagnostic laboratory are available to further help you assess the overall health of your senior pet.

Before your pet’s annual examination with their veterinarian, we’ll ask you to complete a health questionnaire. To save your time, you can also complete this form online. This information helps make our team aware of any changes in your pet’s lifestyle including environmental, dietary, behavioural, or symptomatic changes. It’s also important to share any changes or concerns about your pet during their veterinary exam. If your pet is due for any routine vaccinations or requires preventive care, your veterinarian will let you know during your pet's exam.