Preventive Care

Preventive care services are performed to help pets avoid disease and sickness and to ensure that they remain healthy. These services include vaccinations, parasite control, wellness exams, and weight management. Please click on any of the subheadings listed below to learn more about our services in preventive care.
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  • Because our pets age at a quicker pace than we do, it is important that they receive appropriate preventative care which includes early detection screenings to identify any health concerns or diseases in their earliest stages.

    Pets aged 7 years or older should visit their veterinarian twice a year for wellness exams. These exams are the key to detecting any health problems that could endanger your pet.... Read more

  • Monthly year-round external and internal parasite prevention is an essential component of basic animal husbandry. We share our home and our lives with our pets. By reducing their risk of contrac.... Read more

  • Vaccines (immunizations) are a basic but essential component of preventative medicine. The primary goal of vaccination (immunization) is to REDUCE disease prevale.... Read more

  • VCA Central Kitsap Animal Hospital would like to congratulate you on your new addition!

    If you have recently adopted a puppy or kitten you are probably aware that while they brin.... Read more

  • At VCA Central Kitsap Animal Hospital we advocate of year-round external and internal parasite prevention. External parasites (fleas and ticks) and internal parasites (roun.... Read more

  • Our hospital offers and encourages preventive medicine services through early disease detection and wellness programs for adult and senior dogs.

    Because pets are living longer, they may experience increased problems with chronic illnesses and cancer. The earlier a problem is diagnosed and a treatment plan started, the better the outcome.... Read more

  • Vaccines are a basic but essential component of preventative medicine. The primary goal of vaccination is to REDUCE disease prevalence, symptoms and ultimately animal AND human.... Read more

  • Our hospital offers a specialized weight management program for your pet. Just as in people, obesity contributes to many preventable life-threatening diseases such as diabetes mellitus, arthritis, heart disease and high blood pressure. Weight management is a very important part of maintaining the health of our pets.... Read more

  • A wellness examination is a complete physical examination. Wellness exams are recommended for most pets at least annually, but often every six months for senior pets and pets with chronic health issues. A wellness exam can help ensure your pet's health and detect early stages of disease.... Read more

  • Wellness tests are important to assist the veterinarians in creating an overall portfolio of your pet's health.
    By including blood tests in your pet’s routine exams, it is possible to create a wellness “baseline” against which future testing can be compared. This can help make it easier to detect any potential abnormalities or concerns.... Read more