Medicine and Wellness
Wellness Exams
A regular physical examination is just as important for your pet as it is for you.
The veterinarians at Bartlett Animal Hospital, PC recommend a complete physical examination for your pet at least twice a year.
During a physical examination, we perform a "nose-to-tail" examination of your pet.
We examine your pet's nose, eyes, ears, check your pet's teeth and oral cavity,
listen to your pet's heart and lungs, carefully examine the skin and coat,
look for any unusual lumps or swelling, palpate the abdomen and muscles and perform an orthopedic evaluation of the bones, joints and back.
We strive to prevent illness whenever possible. The time and effort invested in wellness programs has rewards for both pets and owners. Our wellness programs are designed specifically for your pet and include a comprehensive physical exam, internal parasite testing, heartworm and flea control, vaccination program and specialized blood tests for all life stages. We offer special wellness packages for senior pets; please ask our staff for details.
Vaccinating your pet is a simple procedure that is safe, effective and well worth the financial commitment. Many diseases that were once considered fatal to pets are now under control due to the use of modern vaccines. We recommend a three-year vaccine protocol for selected vaccines with yearly booster shots, annual heartworm testing, annual or semi-annual fecal testing and twice-yearly wellness exams. Titer level testing is available for distemper and parvovirus. Please ask one of our medical staff members about titer level testing.
Permanent Pet Identification - Microchipping
Every year, millions of pets go missing and many never return home.
Microchips, in addition to ID tags and collars, are a safe, effective way to prevent this tragedy and help your pet return home should he or she become lost.
Microchips are about the size and shape of a grain of rice and are implanted between your pet's shoulder blades in a process similar to a routine vaccination. Each microchip contains a unique number that corresponds to a national pet database. Vital information about your pet, including your name, address and contact information, is stored in that database. Most veterinary hospitals and animal shelters have electronic scanners capable of reading these microchips. If your lost pet is found, his or her microchip can be scanned and you will be contacted. We use the Home Again microchip system.