Health Checks

Regular visits allow us to detect early signs of illness, monitor ongoing conditions and keep your animals feeling their best.

Burdekin Vet Services - Pet Health Checks
Regular health checks are one of the most important ways to keep your animals healthy, comfortable and thriving at every life stage. Whether you have a playful puppy, a curious kitten, a hardworking stock horse, a racing greyhound, or a gentle herd of cattle, routine wellness exams help us detect problems early and support long-term wellbeing.

Annual health checks also give you the perfect opportunity to ask us about nutrition, behaviour, training, parasite control, dental care or any other concerns. Our vets take the time to get to know you and your animals, offering personalised advice that suits their lifestyle, age and unique needs.

Dogs & Cats

From Puppies and Kittens to Seniors

Our comprehensive small animal health checks cover the most important areas of wellbeing:

For all ages:

  • Full physical examination
  • Vaccinations
  • Parasite assessment
  • Heart and respiratory check
  • Dental health evaluation
  • Blood and urine testing

These routine checks help us monitor growth, prevent disease and identify subtle changes that may indicate early illness.

 

Burdekin Vet Services - Pet Health Checks

Additional exams for senior dogs (7+ years):

  • Osteoarthritis assessment
  • Chest radiographs
  • Thyroid testing

Additional exams for senior cats (7+ years):

  • Osteoarthritis assessment
  • Kidney disease screening
  • Thyroid testing
  • Blood pressure check

Senior pets often hide discomfort well, so these extra screenings help us stay ahead of age-related conditions.

Greyhounds

Greyhounds, whether racing, retired or companion dogs, benefit from breed-aware wellness exams. We assess musculoskeletal health, track-related injuries, nutrition, dental care and overall fitness to support safe performance and long-term comfort.

 

Equine

For horses, we provide routine wellness exams tailored to their work level and lifestyle. This includes dental checks, lameness assessments, body condition scoring, vaccinations, parasite control planning and general soundness evaluations. Early detection of injury or metabolic issues helps keep pleasure horses, competition horses and working stock performing at their best.

 

Cattle

Our cattle health checks focus on herd health, vaccination protocols, parasite control, reproductive performance and general disease monitoring. Regular assessments help improve productivity, prevent large-scale issues and maintain the overall wellbeing of your stock. We can conduct these checks on-site for your convenience.

Have any questions about our health & wellbeing checks?

Give us a call or reach out online – weโ€™re always happy to help.