The Value of a Pet Wellness Exam

Your physician recommends having an annual well exam, but what about your four-legged best friend? Our veterinary team at Farview Veterinary Hospital in Independence knows that your pet needs these exams just as much as you do. Scheduling a pet wellness exam is integral to your pet’s continued health and happiness.

Pet Wellness Exams

An annual pet wellness exam conducted by our veterinarian includes:

Weigh-In

The goal of weighing your pet is to determine if your pet is maintaining the normal weight for its breed and age. Nutritional and exercise recommendations are given if needed. If your pet needs a prescribed diet, we can provide you with what they need.

Full-Body Review

Your veterinarian feels and manipulates your pet’s legs, joints, abdomen, and anal sacs to check for any unusual reactions that indicate pain or lumps. A stool sample is often taken to test for parasites.

Sound Check

Eardrums, deep ear canals, and ear flaps are checked for any abnormal smells and/or redness that could indicate the presence of infection, growths, tumors, or parasites such as ear mites.

Nose and Mouth

Your veterinarian will check for any evidence of periodontal disease. Dental health is important for your pet’s overall health.

Heart and Lung

Your veterinarian listens to your pet’s lungs and heart to make sure there are no abnormal lung sounds or heart murmurs. This is especially important as your pet ages.

Contact Us Today to Schedule Your Pet’s Next Wellness Exam

A pet exam at Farview Veterinary Hospital is a comprehensive nose-to-tail checkup. We check your pet’s major body systems and general overall health to ensure the two of you can enjoy each other’s company.

A great time to schedule a pet wellness exam is when it’s time for your pet’s annual vaccinations. That way you won’t forget. Remember, your pet depends on you for their health and happiness.

Call us to learn more about a pet wellness exam, general vet care, or schedule an appointment.

Farview Veterinary Hospital
17710 Susquehanna Rd Independence, MO 64056
Phone: (816) 257-5454
Fax: (816) 257-5556