Preventive Wellness Care
At Metrowest Veterinary Associates, we firmly believe in the value of routine checkups. They are necessary to keep your pet healthy for the duration of their lives.
What is preventive wellness care?
Routine wellness visits and preventive care can extend your beloved pet’s life by catching and treating health issues early. Preventive care is also often more cost-effective than treating advanced illnesses. But most importantly, it ensures your pet is enjoying a higher quality of life and maximizing the bond between you and your pet.
Our veterinarians will discuss and make recommendations for vaccines, parasite control and prevention, nutrition, behavior, diagnostics, and any concerns you have.
Vaccines
Some of the diseases that can affect dogs and cats are preventable through vaccination. Based on factors such as risk, lifestyle, and age, the veterinarian will recommend a vaccine schedule for your pet. In Massachusetts, a rabies vaccine is mandated by law, as it is nearly always fatal, transmissible to humans, and highly contagious.
Parasite Control
Parasites can carry diseases that cause serious illness to your pet. Our veterinarian will discuss your pet’s risk factors with you to help determine which preventative products would be most suited. In cats and dogs, we focus on flea, tick, heartworm, and intestinal parasite prevention.
Nutrition
Nutrition plays a role in helping your pet live a healthy lifestyle. This includes what kind of food you feed, how much is given at each meal, and what treats you use. Some pets need a specialized diet to help with their chronic conditions.
Behavior
Your pet’s wellness visit is a great opportunity to discuss any behaviors you are concerned about. Additionally, changes in behavior can indicate an underlying health issue.
Labwork and Diagnostics
Your pet’s wellness visit may include routine lab work. If your pet is experiencing any symptoms, other diagnostics and lab work may be recommended. Learn More.
Veterinary Services
Below are all of the veterinary services we offer at Metrowest Veterinary Associates. If you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to call us.