It’s not easy keeping our pets healthy. After all, dogs and cats are frequently exposed to organisms that can
cause disease or illnesses. Even pets that never go outdoors are at risk. What’s more, pets age seven times faster,
on average, than people. That means major health changes can occur in a short amount of time.
With twice-a-year pet wellness exams and risk assessment. By visiting your veterinary clinic twice a year, you’ll
help detect, treat and, ideally, prevent health problems before they pose a risk to your pet.
Risk assessment is ideally performed at your veterinary clinic during the pet’s semi-annual wellness exam.
A veterinarian or veterinary technician will ask you a variety of questions about your pet’s behavior, lifestyle,
travel history and other factors. Your veterinarian will then use this information to develop an individualized
disease prevention program that’s right for your pet and the disease threats in your area.
Click here for an
example of a Risk Assessment Form and to learn more about this procedure.
