Preventative Care

Reliable Pet Preventive Care in Chapel Hill

When trying to be proactive about your pet's health, it's important to find a vet with the skills and experience to provide the care your animal deserves. At Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort, we offer quality pet preventive care in Chapel Hill designed to help pets of all ages live healthier, longer lives.

Our caring team wants to help set you and your pet up for success by creating a comfortable environment to meet their unique needs. When you visit our office, you can trust that we will care for your pets as if they were our own. By providing expert guidance, we hope to support your pet's long-term health and overall well-being. Take the first step towards helping your companion thrive by scheduling your appointment today!

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Why Does My Pet Need Preventive Care?

Just like humans, pets need regular check-ups to catch any potential health issues early on. Especially because your beloved companion can't communicate with words, the signs and symptoms of serious concerns can be difficult to see. We recommend visiting our veterinarian for biannual visits, allowing for early detection of illnesses and other conditions. The earlier we are able to spot a health concern, the more likely it is to be resolved without complications or more costly treatments.

By bringing in your pet for regular visits, you can also address other concerns with our veterinarian, including behavioral issues. For example, if your cat is suddenly peeing outside of their litterbox, we can rule out potential health issues and provide advice or resources on the next steps to take.

What to Expect During a Preventive Care Exam

When you visit our practice for pet preventive care, we make it a priority to make you and your pet feel comfortable and at ease while we take a comprehensive look into their health. You can expect us to ask questions about your pet's medical history, diet, and lifestyle, as well as any concerns you have. This information helps guide our examination and ensures that we address any specific issues or sudden changes in your pet's health. Our veterinarian will then conduct a thorough nose-to-tail physical examination to ensure nothing is overlooked, which could include:

Taking their temperature
Evaluating their ears, eyes, teeth, heart, and lungs
Checking for internal abnormalities
Checking for signs of fleas, ticks, or parasites
Collecting a stool sample
Performing bloodwork and urinalysis at our in-house lab
Testing for heartworm
Updating vaccinations as well as tick and heartworm medications

Creating a Personalized Plan

Using our examination results as well as what we know about your pet's history, we will provide recommendations and craft a customized care plan. Our veterinarian is happy to adjust their plan according to your needs and comfort level, working together so your pet is receiving the care they need in a way that works best for you.

We will also take the time to form a personal relationship with you and your pet. Our team will ask questions to learn about your pet's unique personality so we know what to expect and can cater our care to their needs. You can also expect our team to take their time answering your questions and addressing your concerns so you can leave with a better understanding of your animal's overall health.

Reliable Dog and Cat Vaccinations

An easy and important way to protect your pet's health is by ensuring they are up to date on the right pet vaccinations. Vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific contagious and potentially life-threatening diseases. This prepares their body to fight off these pathogens if your pet is exposed to them in the future, reducing the severity of illness or preventing it entirely. Vaccines also help protect other pets and humans from contracting contagious illnesses. Some of the core vaccines we offer include:

Cat Vaccinations: rabies, feline calicivirus, panleukopenia (feline distemper), feline herpesvirus
Dog Vaccinations: rabies, canine parvovirus, distemper, canine hepatitis

Our veterinary office is happy to help you keep track of what vaccines your companion needs and when, helping provide them with the best possible protection against preventable illnesses. We will also recommend certain vaccinations based on your lifestyle and geographical region. If you are boarding, grooming, or traveling with your pet, we can make sure that they are up to date with their vaccines and provide relevant vaccination records whenever you need them.

Pet Vaccinations and Preventive Care in Chapel Hill

Ultimately, investing in preventive care for your pet can help ensure a higher quality of life for your beloved companion. By staying proactive and partnering with Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort, you can help your pet live a happy, healthy life for years to come. We are passionate about your pet's overall well-being and support dogs and cats of all ages. Learn more about our pet preventive care in Chapel Hill and schedule your appointment today!

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Testimonials

"I have been going to Dogwood for 6 or 7 years and have never had a negative experience! My young golden retriever goes regularly to Daycare and can hardly wait to get in the door when I drop her off! She runs to greet the reception staff and drools for her cookie! Just look at some Facebook pictures and you will see what a great time the dogs have! She comes home tired and happy! The staff knows her and always let me know if there were problems during the day! A very caring, supportive group! Wouldn't take my girls anywhere else!"

"Molly and PeeWee know, as soon as I get out the special blankets and the bag with their Dogwood tags, that they are coming to stay with you and get pampered. They run in circles and race to their leashes. Once they are at the resort and spa, they enthusiastically greet the staff and head back to their room. I greatly appreciate that they can be boarded together and that everybody understands their special needs. It is an honor and a privilege to recommend you and your practice. Thanks for everything you do for me and my family members. I always feel completely confident that you and your staff will treat them as if they were your own family members, with great care and concern."

"We are so grateful to have Dogwood Veterinary Hospital for our three Boxers. If one were able to dream of the perfect care animal practice for our best friends, this is it!! Dogwood provides the highest level of professional care for our dogs. From the phenomenal doctors and vet techs, warmth and efficiency of staff and the kindness and love showed by all, Dogwood continues to exceed our expectations. We know our pets are in the best of hands and that is comforting beyond words"

Robin and Dave Branson (and Salty, Olive and Finn)

"Today we are the proud companions of a gorgeous Aussie mix, Hildy. She gives us unconditional love and boundless joy – but she was not always this way. In 2009, when we adopted her from a kill shelter, Hildy was a terrified creature who would not look at us or eat from our hand. She clearly was a dog who had known no love. We were at odds regarding what to do with her. After several trainers said she was a hopeless case, we decided that perhaps she needed daily care with professionals. We luckily chose the caregivers closest to our home, Dogwood Daycare! Within two weeks, Hildy was looking at us and taking food. She even wagged her tail a little! No words express our deep and ongoing gratitude to the Dogwood staff for making our treasured Hildy understand that humans, too, can love."

Severine Neff and Joel Feigin (and Hildy)