Dog Health, Exceptional Canine Veterinary Care

Regular Checkups—The foundation of a healthy routine

Dogs and their routines. Breakfast at 7:30am, dinner at 6pm. Every dog has his or her signal to tell you that it's time to eat, time for a walk, time to play and time to sleep. Unfortunately, most dogs don't have a signal to tell us when they need to go to the veterinarian. Often dogs conceal illness or pain, making regular check-ups vital to their ongoing healthcare.

Really, it's no different than for a human. We need our routine checkups to maintain good health, to prevent and to detect illness. For dogs, routine check-ups are even more crucial as they age an average of seven times faster than we do. At Banfield we recommend that your Pet receive a comprehensive physical exam every six months so that your veterinarian has the opportunity to help prevent and identify any potential issues.

For more information on routine checkups and other dog health issues, please see our PetMD resource area »

Banfield Optimum Wellness Plans® are the most cost-effective way to give your Pet the comprehensive veterinary care he deserves including vaccinations, physical exams and free, unlimited office calls.