Veterinary Services

Preventative Care for Dogs

Preventative care is a dog’s first line of defense. Annual exams help by preventing, diagnosing and treating disease in its early stages, often before any noticeable symptoms begin.
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Preventative Care for Dogs in Chino Valley, AZ

The earlier treatment starts, the more effective it is, keeping your pet from unnecessary pain and suffering.

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Preventive Health Measures

Annual Veterinary Exams: Circle L Animal Hospital’s comprehensive annual exams evaluate temperature, skin and coat, ear and hearing acuity, lung and chest, internal health, oral hygiene, eye and visual responsiveness.

Vaccinations:
Updated vaccinations and booster shots are a highly effective way to prevent many common diseases and infections like distemper, rabies and parvo.
Dental Care:
Oral health is an important part of your pet’s life; annual teeth cleanings are the best method to maintain and improve dental wellbeing.
Parasite Control:
prevention and eradication is a simple and efficient process when anti-parasitic medication is used regularly.
Skin and Coat Care:
Grooming and washing are fundamental aspects of proper pet hygiene. Skin and hair health prevents mange, matting, bacterial infections and more.
Proper Nutrition:

Proper nutrition supports all of your cat’s bodily processes, bolstering their immune system and ensuring normal development.

Behavioral Evaluation:

Changes in mood or behavior are often symptoms of underlying medical conditions, identifying these shifts help to identify and treat the root cause.

Exercise:

Regular workouts support skeletomuscular and cardiovascular health in dogs of all ages.

Senior Animals

Preventative care becomes more significant for aging dogs, Circle L Animal Hospital recommends increasing exams to twice a year for elderly animals. As pets get older they are prone to many age-related diseases that are increasingly difficult diagnose and treat. Many preventive health measures must be adjusted to better suit the medical needs of senior animals.