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Bladder, stones, kidney failure, cancer, diabetes,
anemia, and liver disease. Scary words, aren’t they? Do
these serious diseases have something in common? All of
these diseases were diagnosed recently at our hospital.
More ominously they were diagnosed in young outwardly
normal appearing dogs and cats. These pets belonged to
loving, caring, attentive owners who had no idea their
beloved family member had anything wrong with them.
Fortunately all six of these patients are presently
doing well. Their longevity and quality of life improved
greatly by early detection. One of them is my own pet.
There is one other common link
between these cases. All of them were detected by
routine laboratory profiling during their regular
wellness visits. We know you love your pets, take
excellent care of them, and want them to have the
longest and very best quality of life. We also know you
look to us as your care provider to make available the
most up to date care for your four-legged family
member’s needs. Regular examinations and routine lab
screening have been a part of the care you and I have
received for years. We believe our patients are entitled
to the same level of care we have come to expect for
ourselves.
Accordingly. We have upgraded our
standards of care at Critter Care Animal Hospital.
Wellness care for young, healthy pets under seven years
of age now include a comprehensive physical exam and
routine laboratory testing, termed “a basic blood
profile”, every six month. This takes into account the
rapid aging that occurs in our pets relative to us.
Those of you who have been in to
see us recently are aware of this change. The response
has been very positive. A number of pets have had normal
examinations and lab results, something we are always
pleased to find. In keeping with our increased emphasis
on the total wellness care of your pet, we have made one
other change to our wellness program. Yearly core
immunizations are now free. We are excited about the
opportunity to continue to celebrate the bond we share
with our pets by giving them a long , happy, and pain
free life. If more than six months have elapsed since
your pet’s last comprehensive exam, please call us for
an appointment.
Critter Care Animal Hospital has
added
VetPlan™ as part of our effort to provide the best
veterinary experience possible.
See an example of the comprehensive
reports you will receive with your pet's exam!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Dr. Willis and the Health Care Team
at Critter Care Animal Hospital
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