Routine physical exams are paramount to good health; therefore we recommend annual exams for the same reason your physician and dentist recommend them – if you can detect a problem in its early stages, it's more likely to be treated and resolved with less expense, less difficulty, and better success.
As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Vaccinations, heartworm prevention and routine deworming are important components of any animal's care and can prevent diseases that are not only life-threatening but very expensive to treat.
We can also talk to you about your pet's breed (some breeds are predisposed to certain health problems), age, lifestyle and overall health.