Why check-ups are key to your pet's health?
Preventive care is the foundation of good health. Even so, many pet owners dismiss preventive care as an unnecessary expense. Most people aren't keen on booking appointments and setting time aside, but this health appointment is worth both the time and the money.
Dogs and cats age faster than humans – for an adult dog, for example, every "human year" is roughly 4 - 5 "dog years". That means a lot can change in a single year! Preventive check-ups every 6 months help make sure your pet stays healthy.
Prevention can save you money
Regular visits to the vet, vaccinations, dental care and other routine appointments mean you can catch problems early. For most illnesses, treatment is cheaper and easier when caught early, so spotting a condition before symptoms appear can save you money down the line.
This is especially true of dental check-ups. Routine teeth cleaning is far less invasive and expensive than dental treatment, which often involves extracting diseased teeth and considerably higher costs.
A routine blood or urine test can identify a condition in its early stages, giving you and your vet the chance to act years before it progresses to the point of costly hospitalisation.
Illness in pets isn't always obvious
Pets don't always show their owners that they're feeling unwell. Cats are especially well known for hiding illness.
Why do pets hide illness? The leading theory is that our furry friends hide their pain because, in the wild, showing signs of pain or illness can make them an easy target for predators.
It isn't always obvious when your pet isn't feeling well, but during an examination your vet is better placed to identify any health problems your pet may be experiencing.
Another benefit of regular check-ups is that your vet can record their baseline values. If one of these values (weight, for example) shows a noticeable change, it can be a sign of a bigger health problem. With HAPPY PET NET you can keep an active health record for your pets, holding all their medical records, vaccination history and important information in one convenient place! This way, if you book an online consultation or examination appointment through HAPPY PET NET, your vet will get advance access to this data and, having reviewed it, will be able to give you a more accurate diagnosis. You can register your pet completely free of charge by clicking here.
You're always aware of your pet's needs
Vaccinations are an important part of preventive medicine. By finding out about the vaccines vets recommend, you can stop illness in its tracks.
Vaccines contain partial or weakened versions of viruses and/or bacteria. In response to these antigens, your pet's immune system produces antibodies. These antibodies allow your four-legged friend's body to fight off the virus or bacteria if exposed to them again. Over time, however, the effect of some vaccines fades - which is why booster vaccinations are needed.
Prevention is key
Do you have a check-up booked for your pet? Remember that preventive care catches illness early, which helps your pet stay healthy and saves you a significant amount of money!
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