Wellness / Preventative Medicine
At Bradley-Southside Veterinary Hospital, it is our goal to help our patients stay healthy and happy while living pain and disease free for as many years as possible. For this reason, we focus our attention on preventative care and pet parent education.
To stay ahead of the curve with your pet’s health and to help avoid serious health problems later in your pet’s life, we recommend annual check-ups that include an exam and blood work in addition to providing your pet with consistent preventative care.
During a physical exam, our veterinarian will perform a complete wellness examination of your pet, checking your pet's teeth and oral cavity, examining the joints and muscles, heart and lungs. We’ll check everything from nose to tail and in between. Wellness blood panels are recommended for young pets, and senior profiles are suggested for pets 7 years and older. A urinalysis also may be recommended for your pet at certain ages, or if they fit certain risk categories.
We understand that every pet is different, and each requires a different veterinary healthcare management plan. As pets age, their health care needs change considerably. Puppies and kittens require different medical procedures and tests than an adult dog or cat, or one in his or her senior years. At your pet’s visit, we will explain potential health issues that your pet may face depending on the species, breed, the pet’s stage of life, current health condition, environmental conditions, habitat, and so forth. Based on these factors, we will develop a vaccine schedule for your pet’s individual needs, and we will develop preventive protocols for your pet regarding the best ways to control fleas and ticks in your house, your yard, and on your pet.
We carry an array of preventative products at Bradley-Southside Veterinary Hospital to help ensure your pet is as healthy and safeguarded as possible. Without the proper protection, pets are prone to diseases and parasites such as heartworms, intestinal parasites (roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, tapeworms), fleas, and ticks. Although no medication is 100% effective all of the time, keeping your pet on a preventative treatment program without interruption and with annual testing is the best path to well-being.
We also will provide guidance for your pet’s nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance, and performance.
Additionally, we can spay or neuter your pet when the time is right, not just to prevent unwanted litters, but to lessen the development of cancer in both genders of dogs and cats.
Whether your pet is a puppy or a kitten, young adult, or senior, come see us at Bradley-Southside Veterinary Hospital for your pet health care needs. If you live in the Acadiana Area, including Vermilion, Iberia, Lafayette, and Acadia parishes, we would love to get to know you and your pets and start them on a journey of healthy and happy living.