Frequently Asked Questions

Yearly routine examination appointments are important to keep due to your pet having their vaccinations up to date and keeping any underlying issues from becoming serious over time. Preventative care is the best care.

Parasite treatment can be costly, under effective, and very taxing on a pet and their owner. The best way to treat your pet for parasites is to prevent infection. The Animal Medical Center of Charlottesville carries a variety of medicines that can be taken monthly or once every few months.

Having healthy teeth, tongue, and mouth tissue is essential to keeping your pet disease free. Harmful bacteria can build up if the mouth is left dirty and cause illness. Abscessed teeth can cause septic infection, which may be too aggressive for your pet to heal adequately and cause larger problems down the road.

Blood work can show a variety of issues not seen on a regular physical exam. Complete blood counts, kidney function tests, and liver function tests are just a few of the types of testing Animal Medical Center of Charlottesville performs with regularity.