Pet Wellness Care at Startz Veterinary in Canyon Lake, TX
Startz Veterinary offers wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and heartworm protection for pets.
Pet Wellness Care
Routine preventive care plays a key role in supporting a long and healthy life for your pet. At Startz Veterinary, we provide comprehensive pet wellness care services tailored to meet the needs of dogs and cats at every life stage. Regular checkups, vaccinations, and parasite prevention are essential components of ongoing health maintenance. Our team is here to support you with personalized guidance at each step of your pet’s care.
What to Expect from Pet Wellness Care
A wellness visit is more than a routine exam. It provides a full evaluation of your pet’s physical condition and health status. These visits help us catch potential concerns early, before they progress into more serious problems.
During your pet’s wellness appointment, we may assess:
- Weight, temperature, and body condition
- Heart and lung function
- Skin, coat, and ear health
- Mobility and joint function
- Dental condition
- Behavior changes or concerns
Wellness exams are typically recommended annually for most adult pets. Puppies, kittens, and senior animals may require more frequent visits depending on their health needs.
Preventive Care Services Included
Our pet wellness care includes a range of preventive services designed to support your pet’s health throughout their life. These services are tailored to your pet’s breed, age, lifestyle, and risk factors:
- Comprehensive physical exams
- Vaccination schedules for core and non-core diseases
- Heartworm testing and prevention
- Flea and tick prevention
- Intestinal parasite screening and deworming
- Microchipping for identification
- Routine blood and urine testing
- Nutrition and weight management guidance
Every service is explained clearly so you can make informed decisions about your pet’s care.
Why Preventive Medicine Matters
Animals are often good at hiding signs of illness. Through regular exams and diagnostics, we can track even subtle changes over time. Early detection improves outcomes and helps reduce long-term treatment costs.
With consistent wellness care, many chronic conditions can be managed or prevented entirely. Preventive medicine also reduces the risk of contagious diseases spreading between animals—or from animals to people.
Parasite Prevention for Pets
Fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites are present in Texas year-round. These pests can affect pets regardless of whether they live indoors or outdoors. Preventive medications are a reliable way to avoid the discomfort and serious health risks associated with parasites.
Our team can recommend the safest and most effective products based on your pet’s age, weight, and lifestyle.
Vaccinations: A Core Part of Wellness Care
Vaccines protect pets from several contagious and potentially life-threatening diseases. Both cats and dogs benefit from timely vaccination against illnesses such as:
- Rabies
- Canine DA2PP: Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, & Parainfluenza
- Canine Leptospirosis
- Canine Bordetella (kennel cough)
- Feline FVRCP: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, & Panleukopenia
- Feline Leukemia
Vaccine plans are customized to your pet’s needs and updated at each visit based on lifestyle and risk.
Key Benefits of Pet Wellness Care at Startz Veterinary
- Early detection of disease through regular exams and diagnostics
- Customized vaccination and parasite prevention plans
- Tailored care for every life stage, from puppies and kittens to senior pets
- Transparent communication and education at every visit
- Convenient scheduling and follow-up support