Pet Wellness Exams & Preventative Care in Huntington Beach, CA
Expert care for your pet at PetSmart Veterinary Services Huntington Beach — compassionate, experienced, and close to home.
Prevention Is the Best Medicine
The single most important thing you can do for your pet's long-term health is schedule regular wellness exams. These routine visits allow our veterinary team to detect problems early — often before your pet shows any signs of illness — and keep vaccinations and parasite prevention up to date.
What's Included in a Wellness Exam
- Full physical examination — eyes, ears, teeth, skin, coat, lymph nodes, heart, lungs, and abdomen
- Weight and body condition assessment
- Vaccination review and updates — core vaccines and lifestyle-based boosters
- Parasite screening — heartworm, flea, tick, and intestinal parasites
- Nutrition and weight counseling
- Dental health assessment
- Senior screening — bloodwork and diagnostics for pets 7 years and older
Vaccines We Offer
We follow current AAHA vaccination guidelines and tailor your pet's vaccine schedule to their age, lifestyle, and risk factors. Core vaccines for dogs include DHPP, Rabies, and Bordetella. For cats, core vaccines include FVRCP and Rabies. We'll discuss non-core vaccines like Leptospirosis, Lyme, and FeLV based on your pet's individual needs.
How Often Should Your Pet Have a Wellness Exam?
Most healthy adult dogs and cats should be seen once a year. Puppies and kittens need a series of visits in their first year. Senior pets (7+ years) benefit from twice-yearly exams since age-related changes can develop quickly. We'll create a schedule that makes sense for your pet's age and health status.