Pets have a variety of healthcare needs, and South County Animal Hospital’s wellness care is created to meet the
needs of all pets
in Morgan Hill, CA by taking a preventative approach to maintain your pet’s quality of life. To do so, we recommend scheduling pet wellness exams twice a year. Our team can offer individualized care to ensure your pet remains healthy and happy throughout their lives.
Essential Care for Every Age
Throughout your pet’s life, their needs will change and we’re here to provide high quality age-specific care to keep your dog or cat comfortable. Preventative care should begin when your puppy or kitten is between six and eight weeks old with vaccinations, intestinal parasite screenings and prophylactic dewormings in addition to a complete physical exam. This will continue as your pet grows older, even into their senior years, to ensure optimal health.
Maintaining Your Pet’s Wellness
During your pet’s wellness exam, the team at South County Animal Hospital will perform a thorough physical exam as well as additional wellness services including:
Complete Physical Exam & Client Consultation
A crucial part of our wellness care at South County Animal Hospital is the physical exam. Your veterinarian will perform a nose-to-tail exam of your pet to assess their health including:
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nose
- Teeth and gum color
- Heart and pulse
- Abdominal palpation
- Body condition
- Weight
- Lymph nodes
We always strive to keep you up to date on what’s going on with your companion’s care and provide explanations for our recommendations so you can make the best possible decision for your pet’s health. Our team will always allot time to discuss any questions or concerns you may have and address them accordingly.
Early Disease Detection & Screening
Despite the physical exam being integral to our wellness care, sometimes it may be insufficient to provide answers about your pet’s condition, so your veterinarian may recommend annual lab testing including blood and urinalysis. This testing checks for potential diseases, such as kidney or liver disease, which don’t usually present outward symptoms until the disease is far progressed. The earlier a problem is detected, the sooner your dog or cat can receive treatment.
Internal Medicine
The team at South County Animal Hospital provides a variety of cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment modalities, including cardiac diagnostic ultrasound. Our team can also confer with several board-certified specialists to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of treatment. Internal medicine refers to diagnosing and treating disease inside your pet’s body such as:
- Pancreatitis
- Kidney/Urinary disease
- Internal infections
- Cancer
- Diseases of the liver, gallbladder, endocrine system (e.g., diabetes, adrenal, thyroid, etc.) and heart disease
Pharmacy
With our in-house and online pharmacies, shopping for your pet has never been easier. Our in-house carries an array of products including shampoos, flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives, and medications to help you provide your dog or cat with the very best care. Our online pharmacy has an even larger selection of medications available for shipping right to your door.