{"id":1458,"date":"2022-12-05T12:45:23","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T20:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baysideanimalhospitalonline.com\/blog\/?p=1458"},"modified":"2022-12-05T12:45:24","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T20:45:24","slug":"the-importance-of-wellness-exams-for-dogs-and-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baysideanimalhospitalonline.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-wellness-exams-for-dogs-and-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Wellness Exams for Dogs and Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\"Puppy<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Pet wellness<\/a> visits are a vital element of overall pet health and wellness because they give us the opportunity to create and monitor a health baseline throughout various life stages. When we first get to know your pet, these visits give us the best view of his or her \u201cnormal\u201d when it comes to daily wellness. Keep reading to learn more about these visits and how we use them to keep your pets as healthy (and as happy) as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Nose-to-Tail Checks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the center of each and every wellness visit is the nose-to-tail check, where our team<\/a> thoroughly looks over every inch of your pet. This gives the opportunity to find any lumps, bumps, scratches, or other imperfections that could indicate a more serious health issue. During our wellness exams, we will also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n