Wellness is essential

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Wellness, or preventative, care for your pet means they live longer, healthier lives. Regular exams and health screenings allow your veterinary team to identify potential issues before they become larger problems.

If you’ve recently adopted or purchased a pet, we encourage you to book an appointment for their first examination as soon as possible. Younger animals are especially vulnerable to illness, and a wellness plan allows us to make sure they have the vaccinations they need, reassure you of their health, and give us a starting point for their medical records. Why wellness? Abstract geometric pattern with alternating Greenlake and white blocks arranged in a grid-like formation, creating a visual effect of depth and continuity. A cute Dalmatian puppy with black spots stands on the green grass, a pink and white flower in its mouth, ready for its vet checkup. The background is a blur of greenery, suggesting a bright, sunny day perfect for a visit to the veterinarian.

“Wellness care is the key to preventing disease and getting to spend more time with our pets.”

A woman in a pink sweater crouches on a leaf-covered path lined with red autumn trees, smiling widely as a yellow Labrador Retriever licks her face. – Dr. Katie Rawlings, Cara Head of Medicine

Why are Essential Wellness Plans good for most pets?
 We crafted our Essential Wellness Plans based on the latest preventative medical recommendations for dogs and cats of all ages. The customization of the plan lets you work with your veterinarian to create a care guide to that best serves your pet’s unique needs. Essential Wellness Plans allow you to comply with veterinary recommendations without the need to pay up front in one lump sum. A woman, a veterinarian, crouches on a leaf-covered path lined with autumn trees, smiling as a tan dog affectionately licks her face. She wears a pink sweater and dark pants, encapsulating a joyful, warm moment in fall.

The truth is that pets age much faster than we do, and they tend to hide symptoms of illness and injury as a matter of instinct. You, along with our veterinary care team, have to be their advocates to identify any concerns that your pet cannot tell you about, before they become problems. With our Essential Wellness Plans we encourage you to be proactive with us. Does my pet need to come to the vet if they aren't sick?
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Essential Wellness Plans

Why choose Essential Wellness plans?

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Better quality of life and longevity

Wellness plans offer regular preventive care that enhance your pet’s quality of life through early detection and intervention of potentially serious diseases.

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Easier financial planning for your pet’s care

Our Essential Wellness Plans bundle 12 months of preventative medicine into easily manageable monthly payments, at a discounted rate, making budgeting for your pet’s care easier.

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Tailored to your pet

Your vet will customize the plan to your pet’s specific needs and lifestyle. Our wellness plans can include a wide range of services, including, vaccinations, medications, and dental care.

Essential Wellness Plans vs Pet Insurance

Discover the benefits of essential wellness plans and pet insurance

Essential Wellness Plans Benefits:

  • Includes bundle of essential wellness care services for your pet
  • One base price regardless of breed or pre-existing conditions
  • Fixed low monthly price for a set bundle of services
  • No deductibles, co-pays, or set up fees

Pet Insurance Benefits:

  • Generally, only covers treatments for illness and injury
  • Fees vary depending on the pet’s breed and age
  • Requires co-pay and/or deductibles
  • Only provides coverage after the deductible is met

What is included in the wellness plans?

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Comprehensive Exams

Nose to tail evaluation of the teeth, skin, joints, heart, lungs, and more.

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Routinely Recommended Vaccinations

Help protect your pet against common illnesses and diseases with annual vaccinations.

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Diagnostic Testing

Your pet can’t tell us when something is wrong. Routine bloodwork is critical to detecting potential concerns before they become major issues.

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Flea, Tick, and Parasite Preventatives

Protect your pet from fleas, ticks, heartworm, and the most common internal parasites with monthly preventative medication.

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Contact us at 206-596-3566 to learn more!

FAQs

There is no enrollment fee for joining!

  • Because these plans are designed to be customized to your pet’s needs, please make a wellness appointment with our team. Your veterinarian will walk you through the plan and answer any questions you may have. At the end of your appointment, you will have the opportunity to sign up for an Essential Wellness Plan and redeem applicable services that were used during your appointment.
  • Please give us a call at 206-596-3566 or book online here.

  • Once you sign up, you’ll have access to our pet parent portal which will let you know which Essential Wellness Plan services you have redeemed and left to redeem in that period. Here you can also find medical records and upcoming appointments. We’ll be sure to remind you when your furry family member is due for more care.
  • When you come in for an appointment as an Essential Wellness Plan member, our team will review any medical recommendations for your pet, some may not be in the plan depending on your pet’s needs. You will not be charged for any services that are covered by the plan, but may have additional cost depending on services rendered.

If your pet has passed away, our heart goes out to you and your family.

Please let us know so we can cancel your plan. We’ll waive any early termination fees, though you’ll need to pay the difference for any benefits that you’ve used at the discounted member price.

We recommend yearly dental cleaning, in most healthy adult pets, to prevent serious dental disease. During a routine dental procedure, full mouth xrays are obtained, along with a deep cleaning, beneath the gums as well, so that the veterinarian can identify potential problems. Unfortunately, many pet parents don’t pay attention to realize trouble is brewing in their pet’s mouth until symptoms are present. These symptoms can range from they’re forced to do so by terrible breath and mild drooling to more serious issues such as swelling on the face. At that point Once symptoms are noticeable there is a potential that more invasive procedures will be needed to correct the issue, such as extractions or oral surgery. Just like humans, if the periodontal disease is very advanced, bacteria may have already can spread to internal organs, causing serious illness and perhaps even shortening the life of your pet. Dental Cleanings Abstract geometric pattern with alternating Greenlake and white blocks arranged in a grid-like formation, creating a visual effect of depth and continuity. A brown tabby cat and a beagle dog are close together on a wooden bench at the vet's office. The cat is perched on the bench, looking down at the dog, while the dog gazes up at the cat, both appearing calm and curious.