You know it is vital to your health to visit your family physician at least once a year. Likewise, you probably appreciate that routine visits to your dentist support a nice-looking smile as well as your overall health and well-being. Regular preventive visits to our Jacksonville, FL area office are also crucial to the health and well-being of your fur-baby!
In fact, during pet exams, at Orange Park Animal Hospital at Oakleaf, we may determine that seemingly harmless symptoms, such as “doggie breath,” present a serious risk to the health of your pet. Oral disease can interfere with your pet’s ability to chew comfortably and get the nutrients they need. Likewise, bacteria can travel from the mouth to the bloodstream, where it wreaks havoc on the kidneys, heart, liver, and other internal organs.
Our range of in-house diagnostic services and tools may also uncover dangerous or potentially life-threatening diseases. Here are just a few of the ways that we stand out from the rest of the pack and provide quality, proactive services that evolve with your pet and their unique needs:
Has your cat suddenly started to urinate outside of the litterbox? Do your dog’s nails need a trim? These are among the many other behaviors or characteristics that, at first blush, may appear to be frustrating acts or annoying chores. However, behavioral changes, too, can be indicative of underlying diseases such as urinary tract infections. In the same vein, being lax on the seemingly little things – like nail trims – can have significant implications for your pet. Long nails can stress the joints and even alter your pet’s gait.
As you can see, what we find during a pet exam and, accordingly, recommend our findings, is unique to your pet. Therefore, it is not a set series of steps and services. Additionally, we check for changes as your pet ages and their health status or risk factors evolve.
Contact us today to schedule your visit. We Serve Jacksonville, Orange Park, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, Macclenny, Palatka, Starke, Keystone Heights, Lake Butler, and the surrounding areas. Our team in Oakleaf Plantation looks forward to meeting you and your fur-baby!