Wellness exams for dogs & cats
A wellness visit at Tiny Pet Clinic is a calm, head-to-tail check-up for your dog or cat — catching small problems early, updating preventive care, and giving you time to ask the questions that come up between visits. Book a slot below.
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What a wellness visit looks like
A wellness visit is a calm, unhurried check-up — no emergency, no surprises. We typically start with a short chat about how your pet has been eating, moving, and behaving at home, then do a head-to-tail physical exam: weight and body condition, eyes and ears, mouth and teeth, heart and lungs, skin and coat, and a gentle belly check. If anything stands out we discuss next steps — follow-up tests, a small diet tweak, a parasite-prevention refresh — before you leave.
Lifecycle care — puppies, kittens, adults and seniors
What your pet needs changes as they grow. Puppies and kittens typically benefit from a series of visits in their first few months for growth checks, the core vaccination course, and parasite prevention as they settle in. Healthy adult dogs and cats are usually seen once a year for a full exam and any booster work, though we may suggest a mid-year re-check if they are on long-term treatment. Senior pets — roughly dogs aged seven and up and cats aged ten and up, though breed and size shift this — often benefit from twice-yearly visits so we can catch age-related changes (weight loss, joint stiffness, kidney or thyroid shifts) while they are still easy to manage. These are general patterns drawn from WSAVA and AAHA life-stage guidelines; we tailor the actual schedule to your pet.
What we check during a wellness exam
During a routine wellness exam we typically run through:
- Weight, body condition score, and a quick growth or trend check
- Heart and lung auscultation for rate, rhythm, and breath sounds
- Eyes, ears, mouth and teeth, including a dental-disease grade
- Skin and coat check for parasites, lumps, or irritation
- Abdominal palpation, joints, and a brief neuro and hydration check
Preventive care — parasites and dental
Phuket's warm, humid climate means ticks, fleas, and mosquito-borne heartworm are active year-round, so monthly parasite prevention is a typical recommendation for dogs and cats that spend time outdoors or share a home with other pets. We will talk through the options that suit your pet's weight, lifestyle, and any sensitivities — owner chooses the product. Dental care also gets a dedicated moment: we grade tartar and gum health at each visit and flag when a professional cleaning under anaesthesia is worth discussing, rather than letting problems quietly progress.
What to bring and how to prepare
Bring your pet's vaccination book if you have one, a short note of any medication or supplement doses, and — if something specific prompted the visit — a photo or short video of the behaviour. A light meal a few hours before the appointment is fine for most pets. Cats usually travel best in a covered carrier with a familiar blanket; anxious dogs do better on a lead than carried. If you are running late, message us and we will fit you in as best we can.
How often should my pet see the vet?
For healthy adult dogs and cats, we typically recommend a yearly wellness exam. Puppies and kittens need a short series of visits in their first few months, and senior pets — roughly dogs from seven years old and cats from ten, though breed and size shift this — often benefit from twice-yearly check-ups so we can catch age-related changes early. These are general patterns drawn from WSAVA and AAHA guidance; we tailor the actual schedule to your pet.
What's the difference between a wellness check and a sick-pet visit?
A wellness check is a scheduled, head-to-tail exam for a pet who seems well — the goal is preventive: catching small changes early, updating vaccines and parasite prevention, and giving you time to ask questions. A sick-pet visit is focused on a specific problem, usually on shorter notice, and we spend the time on diagnostics and treatment for that issue. If a wellness exam turns up something that needs follow-up, we discuss next steps before you leave.
Do you do wellness visits for senior pets with chronic conditions?
Yes. Senior pets with chronic conditions — kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis — often benefit from more frequent check-ups, typically every three to six months depending on how stable things are. We use the visit to review medication, repeat any monitoring bloodwork or blood pressure checks, and adjust the plan as your pet changes. Please bring your most recent records from any other clinic you have seen.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
Please book ahead for wellness visits — it lets us set aside unhurried time for the exam and avoids a long wait. You can book a slot through the button on this page, or message us if you are not sure which service fits. If your pet has an urgent problem, contact us first and we will fit you in as best we can.
What parasite prevention do you recommend in Phuket?
Phuket's climate keeps ticks, fleas, and mosquito-borne heartworm active year-round, so monthly prevention is a typical recommendation for dogs and cats that spend time outdoors or share a home with other pets. The right product depends on your pet's weight, lifestyle, and any past sensitivities — we will walk through the options at the visit rather than push a single brand. Indoor-only cats may have a lighter plan; we will tailor it.
Do you vaccinate during a wellness visit?
Often, yes — if your pet is healthy on the day and a vaccine is due, we can usually give it in the same visit. Please bring the vaccination book if you have one. If your pet is unwell, very young, or on certain medications, we may delay the vaccine to a follow-up — vaccines work best when the immune system is not already busy. Any timing question we work through together.
How much does a wellness check cost?
Wellness pricing depends on your pet's species, age, and anything added on the day — vaccines, parasite prevention, diagnostic tests. Rather than list fixed numbers that may not apply to your pet, we give a clear quote at the start of the visit so you can decide what to include. Please message us for current pricing before booking if that helps you plan.