At least once a year, you should take your pet in for a check-up. If you have a senior pet, we recommend you bring them in twice a year. This will include a full physical exam, and may include teeth and gum cleaning if needed. Your veterinarian will check the health of your pet from head to tail, and you will be very happy you came to Bluestem Animal Clinic for service.
Bring in any medical history you have of your pet when you come to our vet clinic. It's best to keep a journal of your pet's health throughout his or her life, including behavioral shifts. If you have something like this, share it with our team. If not, let us know everything that you think will be important. Your veterinarian can still work with whatever information you have.
In some circumstances, Dr. Koontz or Dr. Hedrick will refer you to a specialist who has advanced expertise in areas such as internal medicine or surgery.