Health Maintanence

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Care for your companion

Our doctors stay current with all the latest veterinary innovations to ensure your pet receives the best care.
At San Diego Bay, we recommend thorough routine wellness exams, regular lab work, vaccinations when needed, deworming and fecal checks, as well as medications to prevent heartworm, fleas and ticks if your animal is at risk.

Most of the tests we offer at San Diego Bay can be done during your pet’s regular exam. This is our chance to get to know your pet, to assess your pet’s overall health, discuss any changes we see, update you on advancements in veterinary care, and for you to discuss any concerns or questions you may have.

Everyone knows that pets age faster than we do. But what does that really mean for our furry family members? It means that diseases and illnesses develop and progress far more rapidly in our animal companions than in people. As our pet’s caretakers, we must be attentive to their aging and help them age comfortably and gracefully.

At San Diego Bay Animal Hospital we specialize in complete care for your pet.

Here are some recommendations to help you keep your pet healthy:

Keep up with yearly check-ups

  • Annual exams provide an excellent opportunity to conduct a thorough physical examination and develop a health profile for your pet.
  • It is a great time to discuss behavior, habits, diet, appetite, exercise and activity.
  • During your physical some of the things we will evaluate are:
    • Joints, gait, and arthritis pain
    • Muscle mass, body weight
    • Assess heart and lung health
    • Address dental disease and oral infections
    • Scan for skin tumors and evaluate them to catch cancers early
    • Vision and screen for glaucoma if necessary
    • Evaluate neurologic function and mentation
    • Palpate the abdomen and all lymph nodes
  • This is also a great time to discuss any concerns and answer all of your questions. Subtle changes caught early can help detect and treat health issues before they progress.

We may also recommend to check annual blood work to screen for abnormalities and monitor changes

  • Blood Chemistry
    • Monitors liver enzymes, kidney values, electrolytes, blood sugar, triglycerides, proteins, etc.
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
    • Monitors red and white blood cells and platelets
  • Urinalysis
    • Detects protein in urine, urine concentration, crystals, infections, cancers
  • Thyroid values
    • Many pets will develop thyroid disorders – diagnosing and treating these early will prevent metabolic problems

Monitor for weight loss, increased drinking, exercise intolerance -these can be early indications of disease

Maintain Appropriate Body Weight

  • Obesity worsens arthritis and puts our pets at risk for diabetes and other diseases.
  • We will evaluate your pet’s ideal weight and advise you on the right high quality foods and exercise plans to keep your pet trim.

Assist in Ability to Maintain Regular Activity

  • Consistent activity keeps our dogs physically and mentally healthier.
  • We want to keep your dog visiting Dog Beach!

Our pets are our best friends. At San Diego Bay Animal Hospital we want to help you keep your pets happy, healthy, and active.

Health Maintanence