Annual vaccinations and general health check for your pet
August 01, 2024
Pets are unable to effectively communicate when they are experiencing health problems or pain like us humans, but with regular vet visits, any issues can be identified and treated early and quickly, ensuring your pet is not suffering in discomfort.
GAWS’ head vet, Dr Ruth highly recommends having your beloved pet vaccinated and checked by a vet at least once a year. Regular vet checks are essential and can help prevent disease and treat any existing illnesses.
Dr Ruth helps explain the importance of health checks and vaccinations:
What can you and your pet expect with a general health check?
GAWS’ highly skilled vet team will begin to thoroughly examine your pet as soon as they arrive. The team will assess your pet’s behavior, how they walk and general matters like body condition.
You are encouraged to stay with and reassure your pet as they go through a full physical examination from top to tail - checking eyes, ears, nose, teeth and lymph nodes. Similar to a GP visit, the heart and lungs will be checked with a stethoscope and temperature will be taken if needed.
Other examinations include feeling the abdomen and spine, and manipulating the legs, to detect any abnormalities or pain. We will look for any skin abnormalities or lumps and will make sure your pet is up to date with flea and worm prevention.
The team will give you a full overview of your pet’s health and provide any advice or follow up recommendations.
What do vaccinations protect your pet from?
Annual vaccinations are important and can help protect your pet from diseases and in turn prolong their life.
Dog vaccinations protect against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Canine Cough.
Cat vaccinations protect against Feline Herpesvirus, Feline Calicivirus and Feline Panleukopenia.
Essentially, vaccinations protect your pet from nasty illnesses including fever, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, flu, contagious coughs, tonsilitis, liver pain, and some diseases which can be fatal.
Book a vet
Hours of operation by appointment
Monday–Friday: 9am–4:00pm
Saturday–Sunday & public holidays: Closed
Contact the GAWS vet clinic and book in your beloved pet for their health check and vaccinations today:
Please call the clinic line on 03 5248 2091 and press 2 to make a booking.
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