Prevention is always the best way to approach your pet’s health. Though it may seem that taking your pet to the vet regularly is an unnecessary expense, it can significantly reduce your overall medical expenses. Getting regular preventative care for your pet is the ideal way to protect them.
Dental Care
Getting regular dental work done for your pets can significantly prevent problems with their oral health. Gum disease spreads around their mouth, causing problems like pain and tooth loss. This can greatly impact your pet’s overall health. They may refrain from eating or obtaining all of the nutrients that they need to stay healthy. Your pet may even resort to eating softer things that may be harmful to them. Your veterinarian will also be able to teach you the best way to care for your pet’s teeth at home.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations help prevent illnesses from occurring. They also prevent these illnesses from spreading to other members of your family. Vaccinations can help inoculate your pet against a wide array of deadly illnesses.
Heartworm/Flea/Tick Prevention
Your vet can help you prevent parasite infestations before they happen. Heartworms, fleas, and ticks can do a significant amount of damage to your pet. Regular veterinarian visits can help your pet stay healthy and parasite free.
Regular veterinarian visits can help your vet find problems before they escalate to more serious problems. These problems will also be much more expensive to treat. Regular visits can also help your veterinarian determine risk factors and prescribe specific treatments for your pet. Preventative care is absolutely necessary to help protect your pet from harm. To schedule your regular veterinarian visit, contact us at Skyline Animal Hospital today!