Why are check-ups key to your pet's health?
Preventive care is the foundation of good health. However, many pet owners easily dismiss preventive care because they consider it an unnecessary expense. Most people are not enthusiastic about booking appointments and taking time out of their day, but that hour of wellness is worth both the time and the money.
Dogs and cats age faster than humans – for example, for an adult dog, each “human year” is approximately 4 – 5 “dog years.” This means that a lot can change in a year! Preventive checkups once every 6 months ensure that your pet remains healthy.
Prevention can save you money
Regular vet visits, vaccinations, dental care, and other routine appointments mean you can catch any problems early. For most diseases, treatment is cheaper and easier when detected early, so catching an illness before symptoms have even appeared can save you money in the future.
This is especially true for dental checkups. Routine teeth cleanings are much less invasive and expensive than dental work, which often involves the extraction of diseased teeth and significantly higher costs.
A routine blood or urine test can identify the disease in its early stages, allowing you and your veterinarian to act years before the disease has progressed to the point of costly hospitalization.
Diseases in pets are not always obvious
Pets don't always show their owners that they're feeling sick. Cats are especially notorious for hiding their illnesses.
Why do pets hide their illness? The leading theory is that our furry friends hide their pain because in the wild, signs of pain or illness can make them an easy target for predators.
It's not always obvious when your pet is not feeling well, but upon examination, your veterinarian can better identify any health issues your pet is experiencing.
Another benefit of regular checkups is that your vet can record their baseline values. If one of these values (weight, for example) shows a noticeable change, it could be a sign of a larger health problem. In HAPPY PET NET you can maintain an active health record of your pets, where you will have all their medical records, vaccination history and important information in one convenient place!. Thus, if you book an appointment for an online consultation or for an examination through HAPPY PET NET, your veterinarian will receive advance access to this data and will be able to give you a more accurate diagnosis, familiarizing himself with it. You can register your pet completely free of charge by clicking here.
You are always aware of your pet's needs
Vaccinations are an important part of preventive medicine. By staying informed about the vaccines recommended by veterinarians, you can stop disease right away.
Vaccines contain partial or weakened versions of viruses and/or bacteria. In response to these antigens, your pet’s immune system creates antibodies. These antibodies allow your pet’s body to fight off the virus or bacteria if they are exposed to them again. However, over time, the effect of some vaccines weakens – which is why booster shots are needed.
Prevention is key
Do you have a scheduled check-up for your pet? Remember, preventive care catches disease early, which helps your pet stay healthy and saves you a significant amount of money!
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