Total Pet Wellness Exams
Take a proactive approach to your pet's overall health – and catch any potential problems early – with regular pet wellness exams from Fort Hunt Animal Hospital. Pets enjoy a better quality of life and you save money by catching conditions before they become severe.
Appointments preferred, and same-day appointments are available.
Call (703) 360-6100 to schedule a visit for your pet or pets.
Details of Your Pet's Exam
- Evaluation of your pet’s skin, eyes, ears, and mouth
- Weight evaluation
- Signs of parasitic outbreaks, infections, cataracts, gum disease, heart murmurs, and gait issues
- Joint examination for signs of inflammation (arthritis)
- Annual exam for pets under the age of seven years
- Biannual exam for pets age seven and older
- Potential tests
- Complete blood cell count
- Urinalysis
- Heartworm check
- Chemistry panel
- Fecal exam
- Screening for vitamin and mineral deficiencies and signs of internal issues
- Vital signs check, including blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration
- May prescribe medication and/or lifestyle changes
- Update vaccines
- Discuss questions and concerns
Wellness Checkups for Senior Pets
Cats and dogs age at an accelerated rate compared to humans. Senior pet wellness exams include:
- Looking for signs of joint pain or arthritis
- Checking their vision
- Seeking signs of hearing loss
- Blood tests to check liver, thyroid, and kidney function
Monitor Pets Between Checkups
- Sudden change in weight
- Incontinence
- Coughing
- Breathing difficulties
- An increase or decrease in eating and/or drinking habits
- Blood in the urine
- Bleeding from the nose or mouth
Home Safety Precautions for Older Pets
- Non-slip yoga mats on slippery surfaces
- Traction for older pets with joint issues or arthritis
- Pet stairs for entry to/exit from vehicles
