Wellness Exams for Pets in Branson
Just like we should regularly see our doctors, our pets also benefit from regular veterinary care. Pet wellness exams help prevent disease and detect existing problems before they become too serious. In turn, treating your pet is easier and more cost-effective. At Shepherd of the Hills Veterinary Clinic, we go one step further to make these important services more affordable for Branson and area residents. We offer a variety of wellness packages, which include everything your pet needs to stay happy and healthy.
Is your pet due for a wellness exam? Call us at 417-337-7389 or use the online form to book an appointment with our team!
Puppy and Kitten Exams
Puppies and kittens should be brought in for their first wellness exam between the ages of 6 and 16 weeks old. This first visit gives us an opportunity to perform a thorough nose-to-tail physical including checks on their vital signs, teeth, eyes, ears, coats, and skeletal systems, and a screening for internal parasites. We can also answer any behavior questions you have during this visit.
Puppy and Kitten Wellness Packages
Our special wellness packages for puppies and kittens provide them with all the services they require in their first year of life.
Puppy wellness packages:
- 3 intestinal parasite screenings
- 3 doses of oral deworming
- Booster vaccines for the DHPP distemper combo, leptospirosis, kennel cough, and rabies throughout the year.
- Microchipping
- 3 physical exams
- 3 nails trims
- 6-month supply of Heartgard heartworm preventative
- 6-month supply of Frontline flea and tick preventative
- 10% off select services for one year
- Free recheck exams for one year
- A free gift for your pet, plus their picture and bio on our clinic Facebook page
Kitten wellness packages:
- 3 intestinal parasite screenings
- 3 doses of oral deworming
- Feline leukemia/Aids test
- Booster vaccines for FVRCP, feline leukemia, and rabies throughout the year.
- Microchipping
- 3 physical exams
- 3 nails trims
- 6-month supply of Frontline flea and tick preventative
- 10% off select services for one year
- Free recheck exams for one year
- A free gift for your pet, plus their picture and bio on our clinic Facebook page
We also offer wellness packages for puppies and kittens which include the cost of their spay or neuter surgeries. These packages include everything in the basic package, plus the surgery and an additional physical exam and nail trim.
Puppy and Kitten VIP Packages include all your new pet’s wellness needs for the first 6 months of life. We have two convenient all-inclusive packages: One includes the spay/neuter and one does not. We offer convenient pay as you go budget plans to help make your pet’s care more affordable.
Average savings for a VIP package can be more than $100 in the first 6 months, plus additional perks and discounts earned throughout the first year of life.
Adult Pet Exams
Adulthood is the longest and most active part of a pet’s life. Therefore, it's important to make sure adult time is a healthy time. We recommend adult pets be brought in yearly for a thorough physical exam. This also gives us time to update any necessary vaccinations.
Senior Pet Exams and Testing
The age at which a pet becomes a “senior” is dependent on the individual animal. Nevertheless, pets, like people, begin slowing down as they get older. This means their bodies are more susceptible to disease and they can have health issues arise suddenly.
Many pets are silent sufferers, so it is not readily recognizable when they develop osteoarthritis. We are trained to recognize the subtle signs they display when they are experiencing discomfort, and we can provide medicinal and herbal anti-inflammatory pain relievers to help improve their quality of life.
We also recommend every senior pet receive an annual blood test along with their physical exam. If you would like to add senior blood work to your dog or cat’s adult wellness plan, it can be purchased for an additional $95 each year.