Pet Preventative Care Services at Our Animal Hospital in the Greater Rocky Mount, NC Area
Hicks Animal Clinic recommends bringing your pet in regularly for wellness exams. Yearly preventative visits allow us to catch diseases early in order to implement preventative therapies to prolong your pets quality of life.
Dogs and cats age much faster than humans. Preventive exams can include external and internal diagnostics. The external hands-on exam is to assess what the eyes can see whereas an internal exam is what the eyes can not see. Our veterinarians will recommend plans of treatments for annual visits based on your pets age, lifestyle, and prior medical record.
Explore Our Selection of Pet Preventative Care Services
Physical Exam
Preventative and Diagnostic Blood Testing
Diagnostic Imaging
Vaccinations
Heartworm and Internal Parasite Prevention
Flea and Tick Prevention
Microchipping
Supplemental Therapies
Allergy and Arthritis Management
Timely Pet Vaccinations
Pet vaccinations provide necessary protection for your pet against various illnesses and diseases. Even if your pet never goes outside, there are still many things that put them at risk. Pet vaccines are broken down into multiple categories: core vaccines are recommended for all pets regardless of lifestyle, while non-core vaccines are only recommended for pets with specific risk factors. Core vaccines for dogs protect against rabies, canine distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus, while cat vaccines protect against rabies, feline distemper, herpesvirus, and calicivirus. We will make recommendations for additional vaccines based on your pet’s history, lifestyle, breed, and other factors.
We make recommendations for your pets vaccination schedule based on your pet’s age, risk factors, and medical history; typically, vaccines will be administered as early as possible. Pets should begin a vaccination schedule when they are very young, if possible, because their immune system isn’t fully developed yet.
The vast majority of veterinarians agree that pet vaccinations are the best way to protect your beloved pets from unpleasant and perfectly preventable diseases, some of which can be deadly. Vaccinating your pet protects other animals and even your family members from conditions that an unvaccinated pet can transmit. It also saves you money from having to treat a preventable disease. Side effects from pet vaccines are rare and, in an overwhelming majority of cases, are extremely mild. If you want to keep your furriest family member safe and healthy, pet vaccines are the way to go.
Contact the Team at Our Animal Hospital to Schedule Pet Vaccinations
At Hicks Animal Clinic, we offer an assortment of pet vaccinations to ensure your animals remain in tip-top condition for years to come. Currently, we provide all core vaccines for puppies, including rabies, parvovirus, and distemper vaccines, as well as a series of additional shots to suit your needs. All you have to do is schedule an upcoming appointment to safeguard your pets against most common illnesses. Simply reach out to one of our friendly representatives today to plan your next visit to our convenient location. We’re proud to assist visitors from the Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Wilson, Greenville, and Roanoke Rapids, NC areas.