Preventative Care

While veterinarians can treat injuries and diseases, they also provide pets with preventative care. True to its name, preventative care is intended to prevent health issues. Located in Thomasville, GA, Clanton Malphus Hodges Veterinary Hospital offers many veterinary services and can provide your pet with preventative care. 

Preventative Care

When to Schedule a Pet Wellness Exam

Wellness exams for pets include a physical examination and diagnostics, such as stool samples, blood work, and urinalysis. These exams make it possible to detect diseases and other health issues early on. If your pet's diagnostics show signs of a problem, your veterinarian can start treating the issue immediately. 

Puppies and kittens should have routine exams every few weeks until they reach four months of age. Adult animals should have a wellness exam once a year. As animals grow older, they're more likely to experience health issues, which is why your veterinarian may recommend more frequent exams and testing. 

Pet Vaccinations 

Your pet should be vaccinated against serious diseases. Not only can vaccines keep your pet healthy and help you avoid expensive treatments in the future, but they can prevent your pet from spreading diseases to other animals. Some vaccinations, like the rabies vaccine, can even keep your pet from spreading diseases to humans. 

In many cases, pet vaccines can completely prevent diseases. If a vaccinated animal becomes ill, its immune system will know how to fight the disease, which means its symptoms will be less severe.

Your pet's vaccine schedule will vary based on several factors, such as the type of pet you have and the area you live in. Talk to your vet about your pet's vaccine schedule so that you can make sure your pet is completely protected. 

Preventative Care at Home

While your veterinarian can help you to prevent diseases, you can also give your pet preventative care at home. Regular grooming can reduce the risk of matting and skin conditions. If you brush your pet's teeth, you may be able to avoid oral health problems. You should also feed your pet a healthy diet and ensure that it gets plenty of exercise. 

Visit a Veterinarian in Thomasville, GA

From pet vaccinations to a pet wellness exam, the right interventions can help keep your pet healthy as it ages. Clanton Malphus Hodges Veterinary Hospital can provide your pet with the care it needs. Give us a call at (229) 226-1914 if you want to schedule a routine exam!

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Thomasville Office

Monday

7:30am

5:30pm

Tuesday

7:30am

5:30pm

Wednesday

7:30am

5:30pm

Thursday

7:30am

5:30pm

Friday

7:30am

5:30pm

Saturday

8:00am

12:00pm

Sunday

Closed

Thomasville Office

Monday
7:30am 5:30pm
Tuesday
7:30am 5:30pm
Wednesday
7:30am 5:30pm
Thursday
7:30am 5:30pm
Friday
7:30am 5:30pm
Saturday
8:00am 12:00pm
Sunday
Closed