Prevents nails from overgrowing into the paw pad, and putting painful pressure on toe joints. Overgrown nails can compromise your pet’s natural alignment, which increase’s his or her risk of injuries.

When expressed properly, this can prevent anal glands from becoming impacted, infected or even ruptured. Dogs can also develop masses within the gland, so routine rectal palpation is essential for early detection.

Removes dirt, debris, and wax build-up. Also helps prevent infection and check for problems within the ear canal.

Helps your pet’s immune system recognize diseases, fight off harmful invaders, and reduce the severity of illnesses (such as canine parvovirus and feline distemper)

Electronic identification helps to reunite your pet with you should he or she ever unexpectedly get lost. Collars may break. Tags can be damaged or fall off. But, once registered, the microchip is a reliable way to trace your pet back to you, so you can have a joyous reunion!

Beyond responsible ‘population control,’ pets that aren’t spayed or neutered are at increased risk of developing severe medical conditions such as:

As a crucial part of annual wellness exams, routine blood works allows us to monitor your pet’s normal blood work values and screen for potential abnormalities. It also helps us detect diseases, such as diabetes or autoimmune diseases, early on. Early detection of abnormalities is vital and can be much less expensive to treat if caught.

Fleas and ticks, roundworms and hookworms, and a range of other parasites can carry serious diseases, some that can infect people too! These parasites are easily preventable and treatable. However, if left unchecked, they can cause health problems in your pet, including anemia, weight loss, and nutrition deficiencies.

Scaling and polishing regularly assures your pet’s teeth and gums are healthy for comfortable chewing, early identification of tooth root abscesses and other problems before they also wreak havoc on overall health. As with humans, gum disease is associated with kidney, liver, and heart conditions.

In Florida, unfortunately, we have mosquitoes year-round. Not only do these pesky bugs carry organisms that are infectious to humans, but they can also carry parasites that are infectious to our pets, specifically heartworms. Preventing heartworms is relatively easy and inexpensive. However, treating the disease can be extremely painful and costly. Ask us about Proheart, an injection that eliminates the need for monthly oral heartworm medication and keeps your pet protected from heartworms for six months!