Wellness and Preventative Health Care in Hagersville, ON
Preventative care is the foundation of a long, healthy life for your pet.
What is Preventative Care?
Wellness care, also known as preventative care, is medical care given to a healthy pet on a regular basis to ensure they stay healthy and to prevent disease.
Animals naturally hide signs of illness — an instinct that served them in the wild. Unfortunately, this means that by the time a pet shows visible symptoms, the condition may already be advanced. With early detection, we can often provide more effective, less invasive treatment options.
Our Wellness & Preventative Health Care Services in Hagersville, ON
We offer personalized wellness plans, annual exams, flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, and more — so we can catch issues early and help your pet thrive at every stage.
At Hagersville Veterinary Services, we believe that early detection and consistent care are the keys to a long, healthy life for your pet. Our wellness and preventative care services are designed to help us catch illness in its earliest stages — before symptoms appear — and to support your pet’s well-being through every life stage.
We recommend yearly examinations and vaccinations to help us catch illnesses sooner and ensure your pet stays protected. For dogs, we also recommend annual heartworm testing and preventatives every spring, and we suggest routine bloodwork for adult and senior pets to identify any changes in organ function or internal health before symptoms arise.
Because many animals instinctively hide signs of pain or illness, they may seem fine on the surface while something more serious is developing underneath. That’s why consistent wellness care is so important — it gives us the chance to detect issues early and intervene when treatment can be most effective.
For our more anxious or aggressive patients, we strive to create a low-stress environment and can adjust our approach to suit their needs. We also offer telemedicine for specific appointments, making it easier to stay connected to your pet’s health from the comfort of home.
Complete Medical Assessment
Every visit begins with a full physical exam. We assess your pet’s eyes, ears, skin, cardiovascular system, neurological function, digestive tract, and musculoskeletal health to catch any early signs of illness.
Puppy Wellness
Our puppy program provides essential care from 8 to 20 weeks of age, including vaccines, parasite prevention, nutrition advice, and behaviour guidance.
Kitten Wellness
Our kitten program ensures protection from common diseases and parasites during that critical first year of life.
Adult Pet Wellness
We recommend annual exams with diagnostic testing (bloodwork, fecal testing, and urinalysis) to monitor your pet’s overall health.
Senior Pet Wellness
Once dogs turn 7 and cats turn 8, they’re considered seniors. We suggest a thorough wellness exam and lab testing to detect age-related changes early.
Dentistry
Oral health is vital to your pet’s overall well-being. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3.
Flea, Tick, & Heartworm Prevention
Prevention is easier — and safer — than treatment. Just one flea can lead to a home infestation, and heartworm can be life-threatening. We’ll tailor a prevention plan to your pet’s lifestyle.
Strategic Deworming
Pets (and people) can be exposed to parasites in soil, sandboxes, or gardens. Deworming schedules help protect both your pet and your family.
Nutrition Support
Large and giant breed dogs have special nutritional needs. We’ll guide you on what’s best for their development. Likewise, growing pets need food formulated just for them. We carry trusted brands and will recommend what fits your pet’s needs.