Pet Preventative Healthcare

Pet Preventative Healthcare

Preventative healthcare is one of the most important ways we can help your pet live a longer, healthier, and happier life. At Patterson Veterinary Hospital, we believe proactive care allows us to protect your pet from preventable illnesses, identify potential health concerns early, and provide recommendations tailored to their individual needs.

Preventative care is more than just vaccinations. Your pet’s healthcare plan may include routine wellness exams, vaccinations, annual bloodwork, heartworm testing, intestinal parasite screening, flea, tick and heartworm prevention, dental care, nutrition and weight management, and age-appropriate health screenings.

Because every pet is different, we consider your pet’s age, breed, lifestyle, environment, medical history, and individual risk factors when developing their preventative care plan. As your pet grows and their needs change, their healthcare recommendations should change with them.

Routine screening is especially valuable because pets are often very good at hiding early signs of illness. Bloodwork and other diagnostic testing can help us detect subtle changes before they become noticeable at home, giving our veterinary team the opportunity to intervene earlier when needed.
From your pet’s first visits with us through their senior years, our goal is to be your partner in keeping them feeling their best—not only treating illness when it happens, but working together to help prevent it whenever possible.