Wellness Exams
A wellness exam is your pet’s regular checkup with their doctor. It’s one of the most important ways to keep them
happy, healthy, and by your side for years to come. During a wellness visit, our veterinarians take the time to carefully examine your pet from nose to tail. We check their eyes, ears, teeth, skin, heart, lungs, and overall body condition. We’ll also talk with you about your pet’s diet, behavior, lifestyle, and any changes you’ve noticed at home.
These visits often help us catch potential health issues early, before they become serious or costly problems. Regular wellness care can prevent disease, manage weight, maintain dental health, and ensure your pet is up to date on vaccines and parasite prevention.
For puppies, kittens, and senior pets, wellness exams may be recommended more often because their health needs can change quickly. At Willow Wood Animal Hospital, our goal is to make every wellness exam a positive experience: gentle, thorough, and personalized for your pet’s unique needs.
These visits often help us catch potential health issues early, before they become serious or costly problems. Regular wellness care can prevent disease, manage weight, maintain dental health, and ensure your pet is up to date on vaccines and parasite prevention.
For puppies, kittens, and senior pets, wellness exams may be recommended more often because their health needs can change quickly. At Willow Wood Animal Hospital, our goal is to make every wellness exam a positive experience: gentle, thorough, and personalized for your pet’s unique needs.
Senior Pet Health
Just like humans, our pets have changing medical needs as they enter their "golden years". Dogs and cats are considered seniors
starting around 7 years of age. Senior pets require extra care and attention to keep them comfortable and healthy through their older years.
Senior pets are prone to many of the same diseases older humans experience, including diabetes, renal disease, heart disease, cancer, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, and dental disease. Since many of these diseases cannot be detected by a physical exam alone, we recommend senior bloodwork panels to check blood chemistries for early signs of disease. Early disease detection gives us a better chance to slow disease progression and give older pets a longer, more comfortable life. Our veterinarians will discuss your senior pet's individual needs and give specific recommendations to help you maintain your pet's healthy lifestyle.
Senior pets are prone to many of the same diseases older humans experience, including diabetes, renal disease, heart disease, cancer, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, and dental disease. Since many of these diseases cannot be detected by a physical exam alone, we recommend senior bloodwork panels to check blood chemistries for early signs of disease. Early disease detection gives us a better chance to slow disease progression and give older pets a longer, more comfortable life. Our veterinarians will discuss your senior pet's individual needs and give specific recommendations to help you maintain your pet's healthy lifestyle.
Puppy and Kitten Care
Adding a new puppy or kitten to your family is an exciting time. Puppies and kittens come with
a lot of responsibility, and the
doctors and staff at Willow Wood Animal Hospital are here to
help you care for the new addition to your family. It's important to bring your puppy or kitten in
for a full exam, and to get them familiar with our veterinary hospital from a young age. There are
numerous topics to be aware of and discuss, including vaccinations, nutrition, behavioral
training, socialization, and many more. We are excited to meet your new furry family member!
Parasite Prevention
Parasites can affect your pet in a variety of ways, ranging from simple irritation to life-threatening conditions. We have researched
parasite disease transmission and the products needed to keep your pets safe. We have flea, tick, heartworm and other parasiticides in stock to help keep you and your pet as safe and protected as possible.
Surgery
Before any anesthetic procedure, our doctor will perform a complete physical exam, blood tests,
and an electrocardiogram, which
is evaluated by a board certified cardiologist. This testing can
detect underlying illness or concern and reduce potential risks associated with anesthesia. We
have a dedicated technician anesthetist with each pet while they are under anesthesia monitoring
the pet’s vitals along with the veterinarian. Every patient that undergoes a procedure requiring
general anesthesia is provided with pain control. We take all necessary steps to relieve any pain
before, during and after your pet’s surgical procedure.
Dental Cleanings
Dental disease is one of the most common problems older dogs and cats face today. Routine dental cleanings are
recommended for the comfort of your pet, preventing tooth decay and tooth loss. Advanced dental disease is painful for the animal and often results in tooth extraction. Dental procedures include a thorough oral exam, radiographs (x-rays) of all teeth, ultrasonic cleaning of the teeth, and polishing. Most of our dental cleanings are performed by Dr. Connolly, Dr. Hess, and our skilled medical team.
Special Services
Travel Certificates
Our doctors are accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture’s
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
This accreditation allows our doctors to
endorse both international and domestic health certificates. Because the requirements for
traveling with your animal vary from country to country, it is best to plan ahead to avoid
unnecessary delays or quarantines. Please contact your airline for specific airline guidelines and
visit the USDA pet travel website at www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel for additional
information.
Technician Appointments
Our Registered Veterinary Technicians can see appointments for
toenail trims, anal sac expressions, bloodwork, as well as
some vaccines. These provide a quick and efficient visits for our furry friends.
Microchipping
Every year, thousands of pets go missing. Not knowing where your pet is or how to bring them
back can be a helpless, hopeless feeling.
Implanting a microchip is a simple, safe, and effective
way to ensure your pet's safety and retrieval should they ever become lost. Microchipping is a
procedure that implants a small chip underneath your pet's skin. It is a fast procedure, and is
completely safe. The microchip is registered with your pet's vital information, and can be
scanned by any veterinarian or animal shelter so that they can return your pet directly to you.
Daytime Hospitalization
We offer daytime hospitalization for patients that need more intense treatment than can be performed at
home.
End of Life/Euthanasia
End-of-life care is one of the most difficult parts of pet ownership. Saying goodbye to our beloved pets is a difficult experience for us, but euthanasia is a loving decision for our companions who are suffering due to illness or old age.
Our hospital offers a quiet, private room and qualified doctors who provide a compassionate euthanasia experience. We partner with a local pet crematory service to ensure that you have the highest quality memorial options to remember your companion. Our Willow Wood medical team is here to give your pet a gentle, respectful goodbye.
Our hospital offers a quiet, private room and qualified doctors who provide a compassionate euthanasia experience. We partner with a local pet crematory service to ensure that you have the highest quality memorial options to remember your companion. Our Willow Wood medical team is here to give your pet a gentle, respectful goodbye.