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Wellness & Preventative Care From Nose To Tail
At Animal Medical Center of Orland Park, we know that the best way to keep your furry friends happy and healthy is to stay informed & up to date about their health by taking them to a specialist for regular check-ups. Just like with people, establishing regular care with a veterinarian will allow you to keep on top of any changes in your pet’s health and address them before they worsen.
Our clinic specializes in wellness and preventative care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small mammals through all stages of their lives. We offer expert parasite detection and prevention, dental care, diet & nutritional counseling, and microchipping services. Call us today at 708-460-6000 to schedule your pet’s appointment.
Routine Wellness Exams - Dogs, Cats, & Small Mammals Of All Ages
Our experienced veterinarians provide wellness exams for dogs, cats, rabbits, and small animals of all ages, from babies to senior citizens. During these exams, we will:
- Evaluate all of your pet’s major organ systems
- Gather information about their behavior, appetite, exercise, & activity at home
- Discuss diagnostic testing or vaccines if you have noticed any unusual symptoms or to ensure that your pet is protected from infectious disease
Use this opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns with your vet – we encourage all pet parents to take an active role in their pet’s health.
Our favorite part about regular wellness exams is building a relationship with you and your pet. The staff at Animal Medical Center loves animals and treats them as part of our own family. We are committed to providing all of our family members with excellent medical care so they can live the longest, happiest life possible.
Call our clinic today at 708-460-6000 to schedule a wellness exam.
Have you recently brought home a new puppy or kitten? One of the first things to do is to introduce your family’s newest addition to their new people and surroundings – including their veterinary team! It’s important to begin their care soon after you bring them home to ensure you’re starting them off on the path to a healthy life.
When we first see your new puppy or kitten, we will give them a complete ‘nose-to-tail’ exam to detect any early signs of illness or concern. This is a great time to discuss getting your new pet on a vaccine schedule to protect them from infectious diseases. We encourage you to be involved with your new pet’s healthcare, and we would love to take these crucial first steps together. Let’s set your new puppy or kitten up for a long, healthy life! Call 708-460-6000 today to get your new pet started with routine wellness exams.
It’s essential to keep up with your pet’s healthcare throughout their life. Peoples’ healthcare needs change as they get older, and so do your pets’. Dogs and cats can be considered seniors around seven years old, and their nutritional, exercise, and routine care needs often change as they age.
Regularly taking your older pet in for check-ups is a great way to monitor their overall health and catch any early signs of disease. Blood work and other diagnostic testing can also help evaluate your pet’s health. We use this information to monitor your pet’s medications and medical conditions and determine whether we need to adjust our recommendations.
Advances in veterinary medicine have helped pets live longer than ever, and our staff wants to be with them as they age. We want to partner with you to set your senior pet up for the healthiest life possible. Call our clinic at 708-460-6000 to schedule your senior pet’s appointment.
Rabbits & Small Mammals
Animal Medical Center of Orland Park also cares for small mammals, including:
- Rabbits
- Guinea pigs
- Ferrets
- other small mammals
Many of these smaller pets have similar healthcare needs to your dog and cat, and it’s important to schedule regular wellness exams for the same reason. Bring your pet in for a wellness exam and we’ll check them out from head to toe, discuss their diet & nutrition, and provide suggestions for optimal at-home care. Your small mammal can live their longest, healthiest life with proper veterinarian care! Call us at 708-460-6000 to schedule your pet’s appointment.
Preventive Care For Your Pet
Keeping your pet on a regular wellness check-up schedule is a great way to monitor their overall health. We check your pet from head to toe during these exams, and this allows us to provide diagnostic testing & other preventative care for health concerns before they worsen. Our staff specializes in comprehensive preventive care, including parasite prevention, dental care, and nutritional counseling.
Preventing & Treating Parasites
Are you concerned about your dog or cat picking up a parasite? Whether you have an outdoor cat, you walk your dog in an area where ticks are prevalent, or you have a 100% indoor animal, it’s essential to think about parasite prevention. You may not always be able to tell if your pet has parasites – they can be tiny, or an infected pet can show little to no symptoms. Our knowledgeable staff is experienced with testing for and treating parasites of all types.
Bring your pet to Animal Medical Center of Orland Park as soon as possible if you are worried about parasites. We will examine them for physical signs of parasites and can recommend further testing and medication to control them. Parasites can cause severe disease to your pet and can also harm your children or family, so it’s crucial to stay on top of prevention. Call us immediately at 708-460-6000 if you think your pet might have parasites.
Taking Care Of Your Pet’s Teeth
Maintaining good oral health for your dog or cat is just as important as it is for people. Brushing your pet’s teeth can be difficult if they aren’t used to it. Our experienced staff can help alleviate your stress surrounding proper tooth care for your pet — call 708-460-6000 to schedule your pet’s dental appointment.
Diet & Nutritional Counseling
Proper diet and nutrition plays a significant role in your pet’s overall health and well-being, from their puppy years through their golden years. But how do you ensure you’re giving your pet the best nutrition possible? With the massive selection of pet foods available, all claiming to provide specific benefits for your pet, it can be overwhelming to figure out which option is best.
If your pet has a medical condition, needs to gain or lose a few pounds, or is transitioning from one stage of life to the next, their nutritional needs can change. If you don’t feel prepared to keep up with your pet’s changing dietary needs, Animal Medical Center of Orland Park can help! We offer expert advice & counseling in diet and feeding practices during all stages of your pet’s life, including infancy, pregnancy, nursing, and old age. Bring your pet in today to discuss their nutrition and diet – call 708-460-6000 to schedule an appointment.
Microchipping
Thousands of pets go missing every year and many of them don’t make it back home. This could be due to many factors, including being injured or being picked up by animal control or a good Samaritan but not having proper identification. If your pet is mainly an indoor pet, there is a good chance they don’t wear collars or tags in the home. Even if your pet has a collar and tags, they can become unreadable with age, or fall off after being damaged.
In these situations, the best form of pet identification is microchipping. Microchip implantation is a very quick and safe procedure which involves:
- A small microchip (the size of a grain of rice) is inserted under your pet’s skin, in between their shoulder blades.
- The pet owner is given a registration form to complete, which puts your pet on a national pet recovery database.
- If someone finds your lost pet, you will be contacted when the microchip is scanned.
Every pet parent hopes that their pet will never go missing, but in the case of the unthinkable happening, a microchip registered to your name helps ensure that your pet makes it back home safely. If you’re interested in microchipping your pet, call our clinic at 708-460-6000.