Veterinary Practice in Seaford, East Sussex. Pet Doctors Limited. Company registration number: 03777473. VAT number: GB737145235
17/02/2025
6 Month Health Checks
Our Healthy Pet Club Six month health checks are with our qualified veterinary nurses. A check halfway through the year is great to monitor your pet’s health, and we can give advice about ways to keep them in great shape, and detect any early signs of disease.
The Nurse will ask you how your pet is getting on at home, and whether you have any concerns such as a change in eating or drinking habits, change to exercise routine, or unusual behaviours. They will greet your pet and assess their general behaviour and condition, often by watching them interact with their surroundings in the clinic. They will then look more closely at a few key areas:
🐱 - Weight
If your pet is under- or over-weight, the nurse or vet will advise you on a suitable feeding and exercise plan to keep your pet healthy.
🐶 - Mouth
Dental disease is the most common medical condition seen in our pets and affects animals as young as three years old. During the six month check your pet's mouth will be examined and any dental disease identified.
🐰 - Grooming
Although we are not groomers, a six month check is a great time to check for excess ear wax, matted hair in the coat, and overlong nails, all of which can be uncomfortable for our pets.
🐾 - Parasite control
Regular flea and worming treatment keep your pet and your family safe from harmful parasites and is included in your The Healthy Pet Club membership. At the six month check the nurse or vet will check your pet’s personal parasite treatment plan, making sure it includes the best products for them and the right doses.
What happens next?
Most of the time you can leave the six month check reassured that your pet is in good health. Sometimes recommendations for diet or exercise changes are made, and a follow-up visit may be advised in a month or two. Occasionally the six month health check may highlight a problem, in which case you will likely be referred to an appointment with a vet for further investigations.
