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Great Neck Veterinary Clinic
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The profession of veterinary medicine is always improving as new technologies emerge and advancements are made. Current research and guidelines have been changed to help develop and individualized the standards of care for each pet. Currently, the doctors and staff here at Great Neck Veterinary Clinic are adopting a new protocol to help us better care for your pets. We are currently recommending that each pet be examined twice yearly by a licensed veterinarian. |
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Visiting us twice a year gives us more time and oppurtunities to educate you on a variety of topics and allows us to create a more personalized program to suit you and your pet's individualized needs. We have created a disease assessment form for you to fill out during each during each exam with questions regarding your pet so that we can create a vaccine protocol specific to your animal. Please click on the Document link to the left to fill one out prior to your appointment. |
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Why Twice Yearly? Dogs and cats mature at an accelerated rate
compared to the human aging process. They age seven years for
every calendar year. Adolescents grow even more rapidly, making a 1
year old dog into it's teen year and a 1 year old cat in it's mid
20's. Regular veterinary care is important in all
stages of an animal's life. You will learn more about dental care, nutrition,
behavior, parasite control, and disease prevention at every
visit.
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What to Expect During Each
Visit Each annual visit will consist of: Examination by the veterinarian Vaccines individualized for your pet Heartworm Test, our heartworm test also test for
2 tick borne illnesses that can be found in this area. Fecal Test
Each semi-annual visit will consist of: Examination by the veterinarian Fecal Test Bordetella Vaccine, if needed Junior or Senior Bloodwork depeding on the age of
your pet
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Why We Reccomend Bloodwork? Decreasing intervals between visits gives us a
better opportunity for early disease diagnosis and
intervention. Clinical studies have shown that about 10% of
pets have some underlying disease or abnormality. These pets
are usually normal upon physical exam, and their illnesses may have
gone undetected. Just like in humans, early detection allows
for better treatment options and possibly a better outcome.
Veterinarians have used wellness profiles to lead to the diagnosis
of several diseases and disorders such as: |
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There are several different panels that we will be reccomending
for your pet. - Pre-Surgical Bloodwork
- Anytime your pet undergoes a surgical procedure, we reccomend
pre-surgical bloodwork. This checks for basic liver and
kidney functions as well as hydration. Even if your animal is
young, remember that this will help us establish a baseline for
when he or she is older.
- Junior Wellnes Profile
- This profile is recommended at the semi-annual visit for your
pet ages 1-7. This profile checks for a more comprehensive
liver and kidney values as well as pancreatic function, red and
white blood cell counts and clotting factors.
- Senior Wellness Profile
- This profile is more extensive than the Junior Wellness
Profile, but also includes a urinalysis. We will recommend
this profile for your pet starting at age 8 and every year
there-after at his or her semi-annual visit.
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We are here to help you and your pets. We want them to live long, happy, and healthy lives just like you do. Please help us follow these new guidelines provided by the American Animal Hospital Association and American Veterinary Medical Association. Visit their websites to learn more. Our doctors and staff will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. |
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