Pet Wellness Care in Ann Arbor: Our Commitment Through Your Companion’s Lifetime

At Ann Arbor Animal Hospital, our veterinarians work closely together, using their collective expertise to create the best treatment plans for your pet. With the support of our highly qualified staff, modern facilities, and the latest equipment, your companion is in good hands! We provide routine pet wellness care that includes annual physical checkups, dental care, and regular vaccinations. Staying on top of these treatments makes it easier for us to help your pet avoid infectious diseases and enjoy a much healthier life at any age.

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If your pet is due for a wellness exam, call us at (734) 662-4474!

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Annual Pet Exams

Routine physical examinations are just as important for your pet as they are for you! We recommend a complete physical examination at least once a year for dogs and cats. These annual examinations give your veterinarian the opportunity to monitor your pet’s overall health and spot potential issues before they become serious health concerns. It’s also an opportunity for you to ask your vet important questions about your pet’s health, behavior, and daily care.

During each wellness exam, our vets and technicians will perform a “nose-to-tail” evaluation of your pet—examining his/her vision and hearing, vital signs, and joints and muscles, checking for any lumps or growths on the body, and recommending diet adjustments and more.

Pet Wellness Care at Different Life Stages

Maintaining your pet’s health requires more than an annual visit for a checkup. It includes understanding their needs as they transition through different life stages. At Ann Arbor Animal Hospital, we follow a protocol designed to help you manage your dog or cat’s health needs through these stages to promote optimal health:

Youth (birth to age 1)

The first year of a puppy or kitten’s life requires special care to ensure that he or she grows and develops normally. This includes an initial exam with vaccinations (even for pets that don’t go outside), regular testing of stool samples, and a discussion about good nutritional health. For puppies, we advise the start of heartworm prevention medication. At about six months old (depending on breed and other considerations), we recommend spaying or neutering your pet.

Adult (ages 1–9)

Senior (9+ years)

Dogs and cats in their senior years require additional veterinary care to keep them healthy and to detect early signs of treatable disease. This is all the more essential since their metabolism slows and they are more susceptible to a variety of cancers. We still recommend yearly wellness exams, but also recommend a geriatric exam tailored to your pet’s age and condition, an individualized geriatric diet, heartworm prevention, routine screenings for growths and lumps on or just under the skin, and unusual changes in your pet’s behavior.

For more information about what to expect at your pet’s wellness visit or to schedule an appointment, call us today at (734) 662-4474!