Pet Health Maintenance Services
At Attleboro Veterinary Clinic, we emphasize proactive care to maintain your pets’ well-being. Our pet health maintenance services in Attleboro, MA, are here to help provide comprehensive and preventive care tailored to the needs of each pet.
Puppy and Kitten Care
Bringing a new puppy or kitten into your home is always something to celebrate, but it’s also a great reason to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. Your first visits with your new puppy or kitten at Attleboro Veterinary Clinic are perhaps the most important for their long-term health. These initial visits are where you, our veterinarians, and your pet first meet and begin to form a relationship that lasts throughout your new companion’s entire lifetime.
Pet Geriatric/Senior Care
We offer senior and geriatric care for pets 7 years of age and older. Some of our regular screening tests for senior pets include blood work, urinalysis, blood pressure measurement, chest X-rays, and abdominal ultrasounds. By taking the time to learn more about the special needs of your senior pet, you’ve taken the first step toward providing the best care for your friend’s golden years.
Proper medical care can slow and manage the aging process, giving your pet extended vitality and good health. Additionally, preventive care tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, risk factors, and other elements can help prevent common diseases and detect them at early and easily treatable stages.
Some of the issues discussed during your first visits include:
Diet and nutrition
Pet health insurance
Microchipping
A complete physical exam includes detection of potential congenital problems and covers any topic you’d like to discuss. This is your new pet and we know you have many questions.
Care for Pocket Pets
Our veterinarians see rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, and pet rats and can treat many of their common medical problems. He also spays and neuters rabbits. For more complicated issues, veterinarians ensure that your small beloved pet is well taken care of by one of our trusted specialists in the area.
Because it is often difficult to determine if an exotic pet is ill, we recommend physical examinations twice a year to check for health problems, plus annual monitoring to check for nutritional and husbandry-related conditions.
Pet Internal Medicine
A common frustration of dealing with a sick pet is that you cannot simply ask them what is wrong. When your pet is not well, we perform a thorough examination, including diagnostic tests when they’re necessary to identify medical conditions.
All the veterinarians at Attleboro Veterinary Clinic are knowledgeable and have expertise in diagnosing and treating complex internal medicine cases such as kidney, heart, respiratory, immune-mediated, and endocrine diseases.
Pet Allergies
Allergy-related conditions can fester and become serious health concerns for your pet, so it’s essential to identify the first signs and symptoms of allergies and dermatological conditions. These include:
All of these can indicate a serious dermatological or allergic reaction to allergens such as fleas, pollen, dust, and various foods. If you notice any of these issues it is important that you bring your pet in for an evaluation because if left untreated they can become severe medical concerns. We take the time to explain your pet’s condition, how to prevent future occurrences, and the proper method of home treatment.
Pet Oncology
The diagnosis of cancer is stressful for pet owners, and the prospect of chemotherapy treatments can be equally as difficult. However, pets respond much differently to chemotherapy than humans do, typically with far more resilience. We treat pets with many types of cancer, which can involve surgical removal of tumors. Any follow-up chemotherapy or radiation warrants referral to one of our veterinary oncology specialists.
If referral treatment is not an option, we offer simple, low-cost, and low-impact care to keep our patients as comfortable as possible for as long as possible.
Comprehensive Health Assessments
Regular health assessments are a cornerstone of our pet health maintenance services in Attleboro, MA. During these assessments, our experienced veterinarians conduct thorough physical examinations to monitor your pet’s overall health. These routine check-ups allow us to identify potential health issues early, ensuring prompt treatment and better outcomes.
When to Schedule Maintenance Visits
It is crucial to bring your pet for health maintenance visits at least once a year. However, certain circumstances may require more frequent visits. If your pet is a senior, has a chronic condition, or you notice any changes in their behavior or health, it is essential to schedule an appointment promptly. Regular visits allow us to adjust care plans as needed and address any emerging health concerns.