There are several important things to consider when caring for your pet. Prevention of many diseases is as simple as vaccination.
Pets live longer when their owners use preventative measures to protect their pets.
There are many diseases which are contagious to people from animals. It is the pet owners responsibility to properly care for their pet and make sure that the pet's health, the family's health, the the general health of the community is protected. Yearly physical examinations are an important part of preventative medicine. When diseases are caught early, they can usually be treated more effectively, the outcome is usually better, and often the cost of treating the problem is less. Older pets will often develop chronic illnesses which can be managed better when caught early, leading to a longer more comfortable life for your pet.