Wellness Care for All Ages
Just like you, we want your pet to live the longest, healthiest life possible. That starts with the basics: quality food, enough exercise, good grooming, and yes, regular check-ups.
Annual exams are your pet’s first line of defense. West Lehigh Veterinary Care’s comprehensive annual exams include checking their overall health by examining your pet’s skin and coat, lung and cardiac function, internal health, oral hygiene, eyes, ears, and demeanor.
Vaccinations: Keeping your pet up to date on immunizations and booster shots is a highly effective way to prevent many common diseases and infections like respiratory viruses, parvovirus and rabies. Beyond those core vaccines, your pet’s age, lifestyle, and likely exposure to certain diseases will be evaluated before we recommend additional inoculations.
Dental Care: Imagine what your teeth would be like if you never cleaned them. Well, the same thing is happening to your pet’s teeth without good oral care. We recommend annual comprehensive oral exams and can show you tips for brushing your pet’s teeth, which can reduce the need for extractions and more serious conditions down the line.
Parasite Control: Fleas, ticks, worms – preventing them in the first place is much easier than eliminating them after they’ve infested your pet. We recommend monitoring your pet and having them screened for parasites regularly. We offer a variety of alternatives for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention for both cats and dogs.
Behavioral Evaluation: Changes in mood or behavior can often be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Identifying and addressing these shifts can help us treat the root cause. Pets can also suffer from primary behavioral issues, such as separation anxiety, thunderstorm/noise phobia, and generalized fearfulness. We can help with suggestions for behavior modification and behavioral medication if needed.
Skin and Coat Care: Grooming and washing are fundamental aspects of proper pet hygiene. Proper skin and hair care can prevent things like embedded nails, matting, bacterial infections, and more.
Exercise: Regular exercise like walks or play time support musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health in dogs and cats of all ages, as well as improving their overall mental well-being.
Senior Animals: At West Lehigh Veterinary Care, we love elder pets! We also know that preventative care is even more significant for them. Pets age much more rapidly than humans, so diseases and illnesses progress faster as well. We recommend twice-yearly exams and screenings for seniors to help prolong and improve the quality of their life.