Routine and preventative care are the cornerstones of your pet’s happiest, healthiest life! From specialized and preventive care to regular pet wellness exams, our goal is to prevent health issues before they arise. Routine care includes regular wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, external and internal parasite prevention, dietary management, behavioral counseling, and more.
Wellness exams allow us to really get to know your pet and what’s normal for them, establish a baseline for your pet’s health, and help us quickly detect any changes that may indicate problems. Health problems often go undetected in pets, and they can become more serious and difficult to treat by the time they’re detected. Even if your pet appears healthy, make sure they have their regular checkups!
Your pet’s health is always our number one priority, which is why, for most pets, we recommend annual pet wellness exams to ensure that your animal companion remains in good health. We highly recommend annual exams for adult pets and twice-yearly exams for senior pets. As pets age, routine bloodwork or radiographs can also be an essential component of their wellness care, as it allows us to monitor the aging process and keep them feeling at their best for as long as possible.
Our wellness exams typically include the following:
- Ear exam
- Eye exam
- Rectal exam
- Dental exam
- Skeletal exam
- Reproductive system exam
- Internal health evaluation
- Neurological evaluation
- Cardiovascular evaluation
- Nutrition consultation
- Behavioral counseling
Senior Wellness Care
It can be hard to admit when we see the signs of old age in our animal companions. But the fact is that most dogs are considered seniors when they hit seven, and cats around nine. Pets age much more rapidly than humans, which means diseases and illnesses also progress quickly. This is why senior pet wellness care is so important!
Longevity Mobile Veterinary Services encourages you to schedule your senior pet for exams and bloodwork twice yearly. This ensures they have the longest, healthiest, most comfortable life possible. This way, we can track how your pet is aging, and we’ll be more likely to catch any developing issues before they become big problems.
Senior Pet Care: Keeping Your Aging Pet Comfortable and Healthy
Routine diagnostics are a cornerstone of senior pet care. As pets age, their bodies change in ways that aren’t always visible on the outside. Bloodwork helps us monitor red and white blood cell counts and assess the health of vital organs such as the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and thyroid gland. Conditions like diabetes, reduced kidney function, and thyroid disorders become more common in older pets, making regular screening essential for catching issues early. Your veterinarian may also recommend routine X‑rays to evaluate additional aspects of your senior pet’s health—especially if you’ve noticed stiffness, slowing down, or other mobility challenges.
Dental health is another key part of senior wellness. Periodontal disease is extremely common in older pets and can significantly impact their comfort and overall health. That’s why a thorough dental exam is always included in senior screening.
Behavioral changes are equally important to monitor. As dogs and cats enter their senior years, watching for signs of cognitive dysfunction—such as incontinence, confusion, getting lost in familiar areas, or nighttime wandering—helps us support their wellbeing and quality of life.
Senior pets deserve care that adapts to their changing needs. With routine diagnostics, dental evaluations, mobility assessments, and close attention to behavior, we can help your aging companion stay comfortable, healthy, and happy throughout their golden years.
Taking care of your precious pet’s health starts with regular wellness care. To schedule an appointment for your pet, call us at (980) 529-9242 today!