Wellness exams are the cornerstone of preventive medicine.  We routinely see puppies and kittens for 3 exams at approximately 2, 3 and 4 months old.  After their first year of life, annual exams are recommended for healthy animals.  As a dogs and cats enter their golden years (approximately 8 years and older), we recommend biannual exams. The following areas are investigated by Dr. Johnson during exams, particularly when presented with the illnesses and symptoms in parentheses. 

• Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat (conjunctivitis, ear infections)
• Dental and Oral (Periodontal disease, oral trauma and infection)
• Lymph nodes (infection and neoplasia)
• Heart and Lungs (coughing, sneezing, lack of energy, fainting)
• Digestive (vomiting, diarrhea)
• Urinary (changes in urination and/or thirst)
• Skin (allergies, itching, poor coats, infections, hair loss, external parasites)
• Bones and Muscles (lameness, arthritis, injuries)
• Brain and nerves (seizures, changes in behavior, changes in movement)