A Wellness Check at Claro Hill Vets is a 30-minute appointment with the nurse or vet to assess all aspects of your pet’s health.
Even healthy-looking pets can have hidden issues that may go unnoticed at home, but routine testing can detect.
By identifying these issues early, we can take action that benefits the long-term health of the pet.
But what’s more, test with normal results provide a good baseline information to better understand the pet’s health now and for years to come.
What is included in a Wellness check?
What can we rule out on a Wellness Check?
- Complete clinical history Physical exam with a nurse / vet
- Full urine test
- Blood pressure measurement
- Full blood tests to assess haematology (red and white blood cell counts) and biochemistry (their organ function).
- High or low blood pressure
What age does my pet have to be to have a Wellness Check?
Ideally over the age of 1 years old.
At this age your pet should be fully grown and this is a great time to get a baseline level for bloods, urinalysis and blood pressure.
Recent studies have shown:
Dental disease
Arthritis
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Anaemia
Diabetes
Cognitive function
Endocrine disease
Urine infections
Urine crystals
1 in 7 dogs between the age of 1 year old and 3 year old had some abnormalities detected on their Wellness Check
Cats: 1 in 5 cats between the age of 1 year old and 6 year old had some abnormalities detected on their Wellness Check.
What does it cost?
The Wellness Check cost £100, saving over £115 if all of the items and procedures were priced up individually.
If any further tests or investigations are recommended, you will be given an estimate for future costs.
Please do not hesitate to ask.
To book in for your pet in for a Wellness Check or to find out more, please call Claro Hill 01423 228080 or visit www.clarohillvets.co.uk
