{"id":86,"date":"2023-09-19T07:24:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T14:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curemvet.com\/blog\/?p=86"},"modified":"2023-09-05T07:25:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:25:40","slug":"guarding-their-health-the-importance-of-regular-wellness-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.curemvet.com\/blog\/guarding-their-health-the-importance-of-regular-wellness-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"Guarding Their Health: The Importance of Regular Wellness Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If your pet seems healthy, happy, and completely free of medical issues, it can be tempting to skip his yearly wellness exam. Especially if you\u2019re already juggling what feels like a thousand other responsibilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But pet health check-ups are an incredibly important part of being a responsible pet parent. The team at Curem Veterinary Care<\/a> shares why routine veterinary exams are a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Pet Check-Ups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)<\/a>, yearly checkups can help extend your pet\u2019s life<\/a>. Who doesn\u2019t <\/em>want more time with their beloved furry friends? The reason behind this is that yearly or bi-annual exams allow your veterinarian to identify problems before they get too serious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With early detection and treatment, your pet has a higher chance of making a full recovery. And even if your dog or cat is young and healthy, yearly checkups build a health record that your veterinarian can refer to in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, your vet may take Fido\u2019s blood during each wellness visit to establish a baseline of his normal blood values. Let’s say these values stay the same for three years. On the fourth annual wellness visit, however, the numbers look different. Looking back on your dog’s records, your veterinarian will quickly see that there’s an issue. She can then do further testing to look for a cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens During a Routine Veterinary Exam? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are usually two parts to a routine yearly wellness visit: a physical exam and routine testing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the physical nose-to-tail exam, your veterinarian will check for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n