Health Checks

Regular health checks are an important part of keeping your pet happy and healthy. Whether you’ve noticed lumps, skin issues, changes in behaviour, or simply want reassurance that everything is normal, our veterinary team is here to help.

Dogs and cats age much faster than humans, meaning significant health changes can occur in a short time. We therefore recommend a minimum of 12-monthly health checks for adult pets and 6-monthly health checks for our senior pets (those 8 years and over). During the visit, our veterinarians will perform a full nose-to-tail check to assess your pet’s overall health. As pets get older, the risk of conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity increases. Routine health checks allow for early detection, timely treatment, and in many cases, prevention of serious illness.

Health check appointments are also a great opportunity to discuss nutrition, behaviour, parasite prevention and any other concerns you may have.

What’s to expect at your pet’s health check consult:

Adult dogs and cats (1–7 years)

• Vaccination assessment
• Parasite check
• Heart and lung examination
• Dental health check

Senior dogs (8+ years)

• Osteoarthritis assessment
• Chest imaging (as recommended)
• Blood and urine testing

Senior cats (8+ years)

• Osteoarthritis assessment
• Kidney disease screening
• Blood and urine testing
• Blood pressure measurement

Health Checks

Regular health checks are an important part of keeping your pet happy and healthy. Whether you’ve noticed lumps, skin issues, changes in behaviour, or simply want reassurance that everything is normal, our veterinary team is here to help.

Dogs and cats age much faster than humans, meaning significant health changes can occur in a short time. We therefore recommend a minimum of 12-monthly health checks for adult pets and 6-monthly health checks for our senior pets (those 8 years and over). During the visit, our veterinarians will perform a full nose-to-tail check to assess your pet’s overall health. As pets get older, the risk of conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity increases. Routine health checks allow for early detection, timely treatment, and in many cases, prevention of serious illness.

Health check appointments are also a great opportunity to discuss nutrition, behaviour, parasite prevention and any other concerns you may have.

Vaccinations

Vaccination plays a vital role in protecting pets from serious and potentially life-threatening infectious diseases. These are often administered within your pet’s routine health check consultation after their physical examination is performed. While puppies and kittens receive an initial vaccination course, ongoing vaccinations are essential throughout adulthood to maintain immunity and protect the wider pet community.