Healthy Tails In Hillsboro: Amberglen Pet Care’s Guide to Pet Wellness
The goal of every loving pet parent is to provide their animal friends with the healthiest, best lives possible, and at Amberglen Pet Care, we’re here to help your cats, dogs, and pocket pets thrive. If you’re wondering “how to keep my pet healthy,” you’ve come to the right place. Our team has put together our top tips for a healthy pet.
Prevention is Priority Number One
Wellness and preventive care appointments top our list of tips for a healthy pet. Yearly wellness exams coupled with species and lifestyle-appropriate vaccines and parasite prevention can protect pets from a range of infectious diseases and serious illnesses. Plus, thorough physical examinations and diagnostics (like bloodwork and fecal tests) help us spot potential problems before your pet shows symptoms.
Have Your Pet Spayed or Neutered
Spaying and neutering pets does more than control the pet population; altered pets have a zero risk of certain cancers, including mammary cancer and testicular cancer. Plus, unspayed females are at risk of a potentially fatal infection of the uterus called pyometra, and intact males are at a higher risk of prostate problems.
Make Mealtimes Meaningful
Never underestimate the power of your pet’s plate. Pets have individual nutritional needs based on breed, age, lifestyle, and other factors. During wellness exams, your Amberglen Pet Care veterinarian can recommend the best diet for your pet’s overall health—which will change throughout your pet’s lifetime.
Keep Your Pet a Healthy Weight
Going hand in paw with choosing the right diet for your pet’s nutritional needs is making sure your pet maintains a healthy weight. Wellness exams are the perfect time for official weight checks with your veterinarian, but between visits, contact your veterinarian if your pet seems to be putting on extra pounds. Overweight pets are at an increased risk of diabetes, arthritis, and other health problems.
Make Time to Exercise Your Pet’s Body and Mind
Pets need both physical fitness and mental stimulation to live full lives, and it’s twice as nice when you join in the fun! Long walks, visiting your favorite hiking trail, or active playtime with your pet’s favorite toy will help keep your pet in tip-top shape while improving his or her overall well-being. Engaging your pet physically and mentally also battles boredom and boosts confidence for puppies and kittens.
Give Your Pet Something to Smile About
Pet dental health is one of the most overlooked aspects of pet wellness. Keeping your pet’s teeth and gums clean and free from harmful bacteria can significantly improve your pet’s health and quality of life. We are happy to demonstrate brushing techniques during wellness visits. We also recommend once-yearly professional dental cleanings under general anesthesia.
Want More Tips for a Healthy Pet?
Let our compassionate team help you create a wellness plan perfectly tailored for your pet. Contact us at (503) 498-8506 if you have any questions or to schedule your pet’s visit.