Pet Wellness& Preventative Care
Pet Wellness & Preventative Care
At Plattsburgh Animal Hospital, we believe every pet deserves a lifetime of good health—and that starts with exceptional wellness and preventative care. Through regular exams, personalized care plans, and early detection of illness, our team helps your pet thrive at every life stage.
Serving Plattsburgh and surrounding North Country communities, our expert veterinary team provides comprehensive wellness care for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. From tailored nutrition advice to parasite prevention and advanced screening tools, we’re here to help your beloved companion live their happiest, healthiest life.
Why Wellness & Preventative Care Is So Important
Routine wellness care is your pet’s first line of defense against illness and injury. By scheduling regular veterinary visits and following a preventative care plan, you can:
Detect potential health issues early—before they become serious or costly
Support your pet’s immune system with timely vaccinations
Protect your pet from dangerous parasites
Monitor nutrition, weight, dental health, and behavior
Keep your pet comfortable and mobile throughout their life
Strengthen the bond you share with your pet through proactive care
At Plattsburgh Animal Hospital, we make it easy to stay on top of your pet’s health needs—and we’re always here to answer your questions.
Our Comprehensive Wellness & Preventative Services
Wellness Care for Dogs
Annual exams for dogs include a nose-to-tail physical evaluation, checking:
- Temperature
- Skin and coat health
- Cardiac and lung function
- Joint and mobility health
- Oral hygiene
- Eyes, ears, and internal health
- Behavioral and cognitive changes
For senior dogs (typically age 7+), we recommend annual bloodwork to better monitor for age-related conditions and maintain quality of life.
Wellness Care for Cats
Felines benefit from similar comprehensive annual wellness exams, including:
- Weight and body condition check
- Dental and oral health screening
- Parasite and internal health evaluation
- Eye, ear, heart, lung assessments
- Behavior and mobility review
- Grooming, skin and coat care, and nail trims as needed
Like dogs, senior cats benefit from more frequent bloodwork to catch subtle signs of illness early.
Wellness Care for Puppies & Kittens
Puppies and kittens have unique health needs during their first year. Our puppy and kitten wellness programs are designed to give them the best start possible:
- Comprehensive physical exams to monitor growth and development
- Vaccination schedules to build immunity against preventable diseases
- Parasite screening and deworming as needed
- First doses of flea, tick, and heartworm preventives
- Nutrition counseling to support healthy growth
- Microchipping to help ensure your pet’s lifelong identification and safety
Parasite Prevention
Parasites such as fleas, ticks, intestinal worms, and heartworms can cause serious health issues. Prevention is far easier—and less expensive—than treatment.
We provide customized parasite prevention plans based on your pet’s lifestyle, age, and risk factors, and offer screening for internal parasites during wellness visits.
Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition plays a critical role in your pet’s overall well-being. Our veterinarians offer guidance to help you choose the best diet based on:
- Age and life stage
- Species and breed
- Weight and body condition
- Health status or chronic conditions
- Activity level
Microchipping
A microchip gives your pet a permanent form of ID that can help reunite you if they are ever lost. We offer microchipping as part of your pet’s wellness care—ask us to add it to your next appointment.
Trust Your Pet’s Health to the Experts at Plattsburgh Animal Hospital
The veterinary team at Plattsburgh Animal Hospital brings years of experience in preventative medicine, internal medicine, and wellness care for dogs and cats. With advanced diagnostic tools—including CT scanning and orthopedic expertise—we are equipped to provide your pet with the highest quality care in a calm and caring environment.
Our goal is to be your trusted partner in keeping your pet happy and healthy—whether they’re a bouncy new puppy, a sleek adult cat, or a beloved senior companion.
Veterinary Services in Plattsburgh, NY
Wellness & Preventative Care
Vaccinations
Sick Pet Exams
Emergency & Urgent Care
Orthopedic Surgery & TPLO
Soft Tissue Surgery
Spay & Neuter
Dental Care
Diagnostics & CT Scans
Acupuncture
Allergies & Dermatology
Senior Wellness
Microchipping
Parasite Prevention
Internal Medicine
Euthanasia & End-of-Life Care