Personalized Pet Wellness Care in Fogelsville, PA
You want your pet to live their best life with you for as long as possible, and so do we! Sunflower Veterinary Center is committed to keeping your pet healthy in every aspect and working with you to meet all their needs. Pet wellness care is foundational to the health and longevity of every dog and cat, and we offer personalized, breed-specific wellness plans tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and disease risks.
Wellness Exams for Pets of All Ages
Wellness exams are important for pets of all ages and sizes. Learn more about what is included in these exams below.
Adopting a new puppy or kitten is such an exciting time! But it can also be filled with questions and anxieties as you try to navigate all their needs and help them transition into their new life with your family. At Sunflower Veterinary Center, we will take the time you need to answer all your questions and help you create a preventive care plan for your pet. Puppies and kittens can be fragile in their first year and need sufficient protection from disease and infection.
During your puppy’s or kitten’s visit, we’ll cover the following treatments and topics:
- A thorough examination that includes checking for congenital disorders
- Initial vaccinations based on your pet’s level of risk
- Fecal screening for intestinal parasites
- Feline Leukemia and Immunodeficiency Testing (feline only)
- Heartworm, intestinal parasite, and flea and tick prevention
- Discussion about behavioral concerns
- Nutrition/dietary recommendations
- An overview of pet insurance and how it can benefit you and your pet
When your pet reaches a year old (or 2 years, in the case of giant breed dogs), their nutritional needs will change. In addition to addressing their diet, we will also need to make sure your pet is on the right track with their vaccinations and staying healthy and well-protected from disease overall.
At Sunflower Veterinary Center, we recommend seeing your pet for a wellness visit at least once to twice a year to stay on top of their care and detect potential health issues before they can become full-blown problems. This becomes increasingly important as your pet ages.
Points of discussion during your adult pet’s wellness exam will include:
- A full physical examination
- Vaccinations based on your pet’s needs and risks
- Fecal screening for intestinal parasites
- Heartworm/tick-borne disease testing (dogs only)
- Possible breed-specific testing for congenital/developmental conditions
- Nutrition recommendations to maintain a healthy weight
- Parasite prevention
- Dental cleanings, if necessary
- An overview of pet insurance and how it can benefit you and your pet
- Any questions or concerns you may have
Dogs and cats become increasingly at risk for medical conditions as they age, just like humans do. Your pet’s lifestyle and nutritional needs will also change once they reach their senior years. Furthermore, because they can’t tell us how they’re feeling, your pet should see us for biannual exams (every 6 months) so we can monitor their health more closely and check for subtle changes that might indicate an underlying problem.
Senior pet exams typically include:
- A thorough examination in which we check for age- and breed-related disorders
- Vaccinations, based on their level of risk
- Fecal screening for intestinal parasites
- Heartworm/tick-borne disease testing (dogs only)
- Recommended senior bloodwork and other diagnostics for breed-specific disorders
- Nutrition recommendations to maintain a healthy weight
- Arthritis/pain assessment with management recommendations if needed
- Parasite prevention
- Dental cleanings, if necessary
- A discussion to address any concerns or questions you have
What are Wellness Packages?
Wellness packages are customized plans offered by Sunflower Veterinary Center that include yearly recommended breed- and age-specific preventive measures, in addition to the vaccinations that you have chosen for your pet's specific lifestyle, which are conducted at our facility. We formulate these packages on an individual basis, based on the needs of your pet, and offer them at a discounted rate, where you can make monthly payments over the course of a year, instead of paying for their preventive care in a lump-sum.
The difference between wellness packages and veterinary insurance plans is that the wellness packages cover for items that we are planning to do anyway this year, while pet insurance plans are there to use if needed in the case of an illness. These two can be used to compliment each other, though, to have a plan both for preventive care *and* illness/injury for your pet.
Puppy Plan
- 3 Wellness Examinations
- 4 Complimentary Additional Examinations to be Used as Needed
- Early Disease Detection Screening - 2 Intestinal Parasite Fecal Exams, a Complete Blood Count, and a Chemistry Analysis
- Vaccinations, including Distemper/Leptospirosis/Lyme Series and Rabies Vaccine
- 1 Routine Deworming Treatment
- 3 Complimentary Nail Trims
- Free first dosage of monthly Heartworm/Intestinal Parasite and Flea/Tick Preventives
- 10% off the purchase of Heartworm/Flea/Tick/Intestinal Parasite Preventive Medications purchased at our facility
- Add-Ons Include:
- Bordetella Vaccine
- Bivalent Influenza Vaccine Series
- Heartworm and Tick-Borne Disease Test
- Microchip and Registration
- Spay or Neuter Procedure
Canine Plan
- Bi-Annual Wellness Examinations
- 4 Complimentary Additional Examinations to be Used as Needed
- Heartworm and Tick-Borne Disease Test
- Early Disease Detection Screening - Intestinal Parasite Fecal Exam, Complete Blood Count, Chemistry Panel, Urinalysis, and Thyroid Screening
- Vaccinations, including a Distemper/Leptospirosis/Lyme Vaccine and a Rabies Vaccine
- 2 Complimentary Nail Trims
- 10% off the purchase of a 6 or 12 month supply of Heartworm and Flea/Tick Preventive Medications purchased at our facility
- Add-Ons Include:
- Quantitative Lyme Follow-up Testing
- Bordetella Vaccine
- Bivalent Influenza Vaccine
- Wellness Screening Radiographs (Thorax and Abdomen)
- Microchip and Registration
- Spay or Neuter Procedure
- Routine Dental Procedure
Kitten Plan
- 3 Wellness Examinations
- 4 Complimentary Additional Examinations to be Used as Needed
- Early Disease Detection Screening - 2 Intestinal Parasite Fecal Exams, a Complete Blood Count, and a Chemistry Analysis
- Core Vaccinations, including Distemper and Rabies Vaccines
- Feline Leukemia (FeLV)/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)/Feline Heartworm (FHW) Test
- Routine Deworming Treatment
- 3 Complimentary Nail Trims
- 10% off the purchase of Flea/Tick/Intestinal Parasite Preventive Medications purchased at our facility
- Add-Ons Include:
- Feline Leukemia Vaccination
- Microchip and Registration
- Spay or Neuter Procedure
Feline Plan
- Bi-Annual Wellness Examinations
- 4 Complimentary Additional Examinations to be Used as Needed
- Early Disease Detection Screening - Intestinal Parasite Fecal Exam, Complete Blood Count, Chemistry Panel, Urinalysis, and Thyroid Screening
- Core Vaccinations, including Distemper and Rabies
- 2 Complimentary Nail Trims
- 10% off the purchase of Flea/Tick/Intestinal Parasite Preventive Medications purchased at our facility
- Add-Ons Include:
- Wellness Screening Radiographs (Thorax and Abdomen)
- Feline Leukemia Vaccination
- Feline Leukemia (FeLV)/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)/Feline Heartworm (FHW) Test
- Blood Pressure Evaluation
- Microchip and Registration
- Spay or Neuter Procedure
- Routine Dental Procedure
Is your pet due for a wellness exam? Reach out today!