Pet owners want their companions to live the longest, happiest, healthiest life. An annual check-up with a veterinarian is one of the most effective ways to do this. Here are three reasons to prioritize annual wellness exams for your furry friends:

1. Early detection of health issues. Pets have a natural instinct to hide pain and discomfort, which can make it almost impossible for owners to spot problems until they’re advanced. During a thorough exam, a veterinarian can uncover subtle clues of developing health issues, such as heartworm disease, kidney disease, liver problems, diabetes, arthritis, and thyroid disorders, among others. Catching a problem in its early stages makes treatment simpler, more successful, and significantly less expensive.

2. Preventive care. Taking a proactive approach to your pet’s health is far more effective than reacting to an illness once it occurs. The core components of wellness care, such as vaccinations, heartworm prevention, and routine deworming, can help prevent diseases that are not only life-threatening, but very expensive to treat.

3. Weight and nutrition guidance. A healthy weight is essential to your pet’s quality of life, and the wellness visit is the ideal opportunity to manage it. With pet obesity linked to serious problems like painful arthritis and a shortened lifespan, a vet’s guidance is invaluable.

Veterinarians can track weight trends and provide personalized diet and exercise recommendations to help your pet maintain a healthy body, keeping them active and comfortable for years to come.

Your pet’s health is a lifelong journey. At All Creatures Great and Small Veterinary Practice, Dr. Andy Eisenberg will help guide you through every stage, from training and nutritional counseling to early disease detection, prevention, and any medical or surgical care that may become necessary.

To schedule a consultation, please visit https://www.downersgrovevet.com/.

All Creatures Great & Small

1225 Warren Avenue

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Ph: 630.852.0910

https://www.downersgrovevet.com/