What This Service Entails
Forty minutes that add years
Dogs age roughly seven times faster than we do — a yearly check-up is like your own physical every few years. We examine heart, lungs, eyes, ears, teeth, skin, joints, and weight, then screen for the silent conditions dogs hide so well.
Every check-up ends with a written report card: what’s great, what to watch, and exactly what comes next. No jargon, no rush.
What’s included
- Full physical exam: heart, lungs, abdomen, lymph nodes, and gait
- Dental grading, ear and eye checks, skin and coat assessment
- Weight review and body-condition scoring with feeding guidance
- Vaccine boosters and parasite prevention updates
- Written report card with next steps and reminder scheduling
How It Works
What happens at the visit
Hello & history
Weigh-in, treats, and a chat about appetite, energy, and habits at home.
Head-to-tail exam
Eyes, ears, teeth, heart, belly, joints, and skin — gently, with breaks.
Prevention
Boosters, blood work if due, and flea-tick-heartworm updates.
Report card
A clear written summary plus reminders so nothing slips.
Questions
Check-up FAQs
That’s the best time to come. Early dental disease, heart murmurs, and lumps are all easiest (and cheapest) to handle when found early.
About 40 minutes including the report card. Add 15 minutes if blood work or vaccines are due.
Yes — dogs over 8 do best with twice-yearly visits plus annual blood work to track kidneys, liver, and thyroid.