Wellness Care

Preventive Care for a Lifetime of Tail Wags

Annual wellness exams and vaccinations designed for your pet’s long-term health.

At Central Hospital for Animals Marion, wellness care is more than just a yearly appointment—it’s how we keep your pet living their happiest, healthiest life. From the first puppy or kitten visit to senior screenings and vaccine boosters, our wellness services are built around prevention, personalization, and partnership. Every visit gives us the opportunity to get ahead of illness and to make sure your pet is thriving at every age and stage.

Each wellness exam includes a full nose-to-tail evaluation. We check weight, eyes, ears, teeth, joints, heart, lungs, and more—watching closely for anything that’s changed since your pet’s last visit. It’s not just a physical exam; it’s also a conversation. We talk with you about your pet’s behavior, appetite, energy, and environment so we can adjust care based on their lifestyle. Whether your pet lounges on the couch or explores the outdoors, we tailor their plan accordingly.

Our wellness services often include:

• Comprehensive physical exams
• Lifestyle-based vaccination protocols
• Heartworm and intestinal parasite testing
• Flea, tick, and parasite prevention
• Puppy and kitten vaccine series with boosters
• Nutritional and behavioral counseling
• Senior wellness diagnostics, if needed

Vaccinations are a key part of preventive care, but we never take a one-size-fits-all approach. Our team recommends only what’s necessary based on where your pet lives, travels, and interacts. Dogs who visit the groomer or daycare, for example, may need additional protection compared to a homebody pup. The same goes for cats—indoor vs. outdoor lifestyles affect vaccine choices, and we’re here to help you navigate what’s best.

In puppies and kittens, early visits are spaced out to build up immunity safely over time. We’ll guide you through everything from vaccine schedules and parasite protection to behavior training and nutrition. For adult pets, wellness visits are the best way to track gradual changes, catch small problems before they become big ones, and keep their care up to date. And for seniors, we shift toward preventive diagnostics and a focus on comfort and quality of life.

Consistent wellness care can help your pet avoid unnecessary illness, live longer, and enjoy more great years by your side. When you have the right care team, staying on top of health feels easy—and we’re proud to be that team for you.