Wellness Services for Dogs and Cats in New Westminster
Preventive care is the most powerful investment you can make in your pet’s long-term wellbeing. Columbia Square Animal Hospital provides wellness services for dogs and cats in New Westminster, tailored to your pet’s life stage and individual needs. Our family-owned clinic is open seven days a week, with extended weekday hours until 10:00 PM, so that keeping up with your pet’s preventive care fits into your schedule rather than competing with it.
Puppy and Kitten Wellness Visits
The first months of a puppy or kitten’s life involve a series of important preventive care steps that lay the foundation for lifelong health. Columbia Square Animal Hospital provides structured puppy and kitten wellness visits that cover core vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition guidance, and a thorough physical examination at each visit. Puppies and kittens require multiple rounds of vaccines in their first year because their immune systems are still maturing, and each vaccine in a series builds meaningfully on the one before it. Spacing the series appropriately provides the strongest possible immune response. During each puppy or kitten visit, our New Westminster team also answers common new owner questions about feeding, socialisation, household safety, litter training, and when to schedule the spay or neuter procedure. If you have recently brought home a new puppy or kitten, booking their first visit early is always the right move.
Adult Dog and Cat Wellness Exams
Adult dogs and cats benefit from at least one comprehensive wellness examination per year, even when they appear completely healthy. Veterinarians can identify changes in your pet’s body that have not yet caused noticeable symptoms, including subtle weight changes, early dental disease, lymph node variations, ear concerns, and early signs of systemic conditions that are far more manageable when caught in their early stages. At Columbia Square Animal Hospital, adult wellness visits include a complete physical exam from nose to tail, a review of your pet’s vaccination and parasite prevention status, and a conversation about any changes you have noticed at home. Our team takes time with every appointment. The same familiar faces at every visit mean your veterinarian has meaningful context when they assess your pet year over year, and that continuity of care genuinely matters.
Senior Pet Wellness in New Westminster
Dogs and cats are generally considered senior around the age of seven, though larger dog breeds tend to age more quickly. Senior pets benefit from more frequent wellness visits, ideally every six months, because age-related changes can develop quickly and early identification opens up more options for management. Columbia Square Animal Hospital offers senior wellness exams that go beyond the scope of a routine annual check-up. Senior exams at our clinic commonly include bloodwork and urinalysis to screen for kidney changes, thyroid changes, blood sugar levels, and other age-related conditions, along with an assessment of joint health, dental health, body weight, and sensory changes. If your dog or cat is approaching or has entered their senior years, this is an ideal time to transition to a more proactive wellness approach. Our New Westminster team is here to guide you through what that looks like for your individual pet.
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Wellness visits are the cornerstone of your pet’s long-term health. Columbia Square Animal Hospital is open seven days a week in New Westminster for puppies, adults, and senior dogs and cats alike. Call (604) 521-5572 to book your pet’s next wellness exam.