If your pets seem perfectly healthy, you may see no reason to bring them to the veterinarian. At least once a year, though, your furry friends should undergo a comprehensive wellness exam. Here are some of the biggest benefits of preventive care for pets. 

3 Reasons to Schedule Regular Vet Visits

1. To Stay on Top of All Vaccinations 

Most pet vaccinations need to be administered multiple times. Without periodic boosters, immunity will wane. At every wellness exam, your veterinarian will review each pet’s vaccination schedule and administer any shots that are overdue.

In addition to protecting your furry friends from rabies, bordetella, leptospirosis, and other diseases, staying on top of immunizations will ensure your pets are always allowed at doggy day care centers and boarding kennels. 

2. To Address Any Minor Issues 

Pets are vulnerable to all kinds of conditions that don't always manifest symptoms until they've progressed to an advanced stage. Examples include cancer, heartworm, and kidney disease.

Bringing your pets to the vet for regular exams will allow you to identify and treat any such issues while still in their early stages, thereby contributing to a much better prognosis. 

3. To Help Your Pets Thrive 

During every exam, the veterinarian will discuss your pet’s dietary habits, exercise regimen, and grooming routine. If any of these components appear to be affecting the quality of life negatively, the vet will propose simple modifications so your dog or cat will continue to thrive. 

If your furry friends are due for a wellness exam, turn to Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital. With two offices in Columbia, MO, this full-service practice is comprised of compassionate animal lovers who treat every patient like family. In addition to annual checkups, their veterinarians are equipped to perform diagnostics, vaccinations, and surgical procedures on site. To explore all the services they provide, visit their website. To make an appointment at their Keene location, call (573) 449-3791. To talk to a veterinarian at their Buttonwood location, call (573) 449-7387.