Preventative Pet Care in San Francisco
Proactive wellness is the key to a long, healthy life for your pet. At SF Vet Hospital, we believe prevention is the best medicine — whether it’s vaccines, heartworm prevention, or routine labwork. Our team is here to guide you through every step of your pet’s care, from their first checkup to their golden years.
What Is Preventative Pet Care?
Preventative care focuses on stopping problems before they start. It includes vaccinations, microchipping, flea and tick prevention, and essential screenings like blood work and parasite tests. By identifying potential issues early, we can tailor a wellness plan that keeps your pet feeling their best — year after year.
Whether you’re raising a playful kitten or caring for a senior dog, we offer age-appropriate guidance and support to protect your companion’s health at every life stage.
Why Labwork Matters for Pets
Routine lab testing provides a deeper look at your pet’s health beyond what we can see during an exam. It helps us monitor organ function, detect hidden illnesses, and establish a baseline for future comparisons.
Our in-house diagnostic lab allows for fast, accurate results and immediate insights into your pet’s condition.
Lab Tests We Offer:
Blood Work
Includes a complete blood count (CBC), chemistry panel, thyroid levels, and glucose readings. These help us assess red and white blood cell health, organ function, hydration status, and metabolic balance.
Urinalysis
Evaluates urine concentration and identifies signs of infection, crystals, or other urinary issues.
Fecal Exam
Screens stool samples for internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and Giardia — especially important for young or outdoor pets.
Heartworm Test
Detects specific heartworm proteins in your dog’s blood. This annual test is a vital part of effective heartworm prevention.
How Preventative Care Protects Your Pet
Preventive medicine isn’t just about avoiding illness — it’s about optimizing quality of life. Services like vaccinations and lab screening allow us to catch conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorders, or kidney disease early, before symptoms even appear.
Regular parasite prevention also helps guard against fleas, ticks, and intestinal worms, which, if untreated, can cause discomfort or serious illness.
By making preventative care a routine part of your pet’s life, you’re giving them the best chance at a long, healthy future.
Trusted Preventative Care for Dogs & Cats
At SF Vet Hospital, we treat every pet like our own. From customized vaccine schedules to lab panels and microchipping, our preventative care is built around your pet’s individual needs. We’re proud to serve the Mission District and greater San Francisco with compassionate, local veterinary care.
Preventative Pet Care
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Nutritional Counseling
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