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Physical
Exams
 Your
pet can’t talk, so we have to look!
Why? Because we believe strongly in prevention being better than cure.
We humans can moan and groan
and point and complain at the earliest sign of a medical
problem. Not so with animals. If we don’t look our pets
over regularly, we may miss these subtle early signs of
disease and rob ourselves of the chance of early intervention.
All too often disease is well
advanced before we even notice.This is especially true
in the case of birds, ferrets, reptiles, and other non-traditional
pets. Remember! Your pet’s life span is much shorter
compared to your own. A lot can happen in 12 months.
At the Chastain Veterinary
Medical Group we strongly advise a complete physical examination
by a qualified
veterinarian
at least once a year for the young and fit, and maybe twice
a year for our less fit and older pets.
Your Chastain Veterinary
Medical Group veterinarian
has trained and worked for years to be able to thoroughly
examine your pet in only 5 to 10 minutes. Physicals don’t
take long, yet they are one of the most valuable and informative
tests that can be done for your pet. Physical exam findings
can lead to early detection of disease and prevention of
many diseases, and, as a healthcare strategy, prevention
is generally much more effective and less expensive in
the long run than treating problems as they flare up.
At Chastain Veterinary
Medical Group, veterinary physical
examinations are complete, and cover all 12 of the major
body systems. A type written report, which includes your
pet’s picture, is available at the end of the procedure
for you to take home, in most cases.
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