Preventative Wellness From the Veterinarian Platte, City, MO Relies On

Preventative Wellness for Your Cats and Dogs

Get compassionate care for your pet from Taylor Animal Hospital of Parkville. From regular checkups to necessary surgeries, your pets will get the loving care they need to stay happy and healthy.

Together, we make decisions and establish a plan for your pet whether it be a preventive maintenance program, a behavioral issue, a medical problem, nutritional counseling, or geriatric care. Call (816) 441-3058 or visit us today to work with the veterinarian Platte City, MO relies on!

Get your puppy started on the right path to a long and healthy life. The first few months are a critical period in your puppy’s development, and we can give you the support and tools necessary to help him or her grow into a well-mannered, healthy dog. We also give information and advice on:

• Nutrition
• Training
• Behavior
• Socialization

Get your puppy for a first exam as soon as possible:

• Until your puppy has received a series of vaccines, he or she is susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases.
• Get protected against rabies, distemper, and parvovirus, among other diseases.
• Get tested and treated for parasites.
• Get treated for roundworms, not only to rid them of the infection but also to prevent you and the rest of your family from getting infected.

We'll give you the support and tools necessary to help your kitty grow into a well-mannered, healthy cat, including information and advice on:

• Nutrition
• Litterbox training
• Behavior
• Protection against rabies and panleukopenia (distemper).
• Vaccinating him or her against other diseases, such as feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
• Test and treat your kitten for parasites.
• Treatment for roundworms, not only to rid them of the infection but also to prevent you and the rest of your family from getting infected. 

Dogs and cats age far quicker than humans, so it is even more crucial for our companion animals to receive regular exams. In addition, the risk of arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hormone disorders, and kidney and liver problems all increase with age. Schedule an appointment with the veterinarian Platte City, MO can depend on for knowledgeable services.

During your pet’s wellness exam, we will:

• Perform a physical assessment, checking your dog or cat from nose to tail.
• Make sure your pet receives appropriate vaccinations and preventives.
• Perform a diagnostic workup, which may include blood, fecal, and urine tests to check for parasites and underlying diseases.
• Recommend that your pet receive dental care.
• Recommend a baseline exam and diagnostic workup so we’ll know what’s normal for your pet.

Please let us know if you’ve noticed any physical or behavioral changes in your pet, as well as any other concerns you might have.  If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss our adult wellness program in more detail.

Diagnosing diseases and certain conditions becomes critical when your dog or cat enters his or her senior years. The risk of arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hormone disorders, and kidney and liver problems all increase with age. 

Senior status varies depending on your pet’s breed and size. Smaller dogs tend to live longer than larger dogs, and cats generally live longer than dogs. We can help you determine what life stage your pet is in and then tailor a senior wellness plan to your pet’s individual needs. 

We can treat many symptoms that are commonly attributed to age, including those associated with cognitive dysfunction syndrome (similar to Alzheimer’s in humans). We can also improve your pet’s quality of life in many ways: 

• Identifying and preventing or reducing pain.
• Recommending an appropriate nutrition and exercise plan.
• Suggesting environmental modifications to keep your pet comfortable.

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss our senior wellness program in more detail. Contact us today to schedule your pet’s exam!