PET WELLNESS EXAMS

Ponderosa Veterinary Clinic offers compassionate, affordable wellness exams and preventive care for dogs and cats. During each visit, our vets and vet techs take a full look at your pet’s health and identify anything that may be a cause for concern. These routine checkups are essential for maintaining your pet’s long-term health and happiness.

As a trusted veterinary clinic in Colorado Springs, we recommend regular wellness exams for your pet — just like you’d visit your doctor or dentist for a checkup. Even if your pet seems healthy, these exams help us catch potential issues early, before they become more serious. It’s also a great opportunity to ask questions about your pet’s behavior, weight, lifestyle, or overall well-being. Preventive care is one of the best ways to help your pet live a longer, healthier, and happier life.

WHAT WE LOOK AT DURING A WELLNESS EXAM

TYPES OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTS WE OFFER

what is preventative care?

Wellness exams and preventative care go hand-in-hand, and allows us a chance to better understand your pet’s current health to give them the best chance at a long, healthy and happy life. Routine wellness exams work to make sure your pet is healthy and happy as well as give you a chance to ask questions about the health of your pet.

It also gives us the opportunity to detect early signs of illness and address potential health concerns before they become more serious. The sooner a problem is identified, the easier it is to treat. Wellness exams are tailored to your pet’s breed, age, and lifestyle, ensuring they receive the care that’s right for them. We offer preventative care for every life stage to support your pet’s long-term health and well-being.

PUPPIES & KITTENS

Puppies & Kittens

There’s nothing more joyful than a young puppy or kitten exploring life for the first time! If you just got a new pet, we recommend bringing them in for a wellness exam to make sure they have a healthy start in life. We’ll talk about how to care for your puppy/kitten in terms of proper nutrition, activity and appropriate immunizations. We’ll do a health examination and come up with a plan that will keep your new best friend happy and healthy.

DOGS & CATS

Dogs & Cats

At Ponderosa Veterinary Clinic, we recommend scheduling an annual wellness exam for your furry friend. During this visit, we assess your pet’s overall health, check for any irregularities, and answer any questions you may have about their behavior, weight, lifestyle, or general well-being. If you’ve noticed a change in your dog’s behavior or spotted something unusual on your cat’s belly, it’s the perfect time to bring them in for a closer look. Annual exams help ensure your pet stays happy, healthy, and thriving.

SENIOR PET CARE

Senior Pet Care

As your pet gets older, their health needs can change quickly — often more rapidly than in younger animals. Senior pets may benefit from more frequent wellness exams to stay ahead of age-related concerns. During these visits, we focus on areas like heart and lung function, joint and muscle health, oral care, and more to give you a full picture of your pet’s well-being. Together, we’ll create a proactive care plan to help your senior pet stay comfortable and healthy for as long as possible.

EDUCATION FOR PET OWNERS

As a Colorado Springs vet, it’s our mission to educate and empower every pet owner with the information they need to be the best caretaker possible. It’s important for our team at Ponderosa to constantly provide information for you with top-tier pet education about your pet’s health and well being. Learn more about the educational resources we offer by scrolling through our blog, which covers every topic you could imagine.

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YOUR PET IS IN SAFE HANDS AT PONDEROSA

At Ponderosa Veterinary Clinic, we’re committed to being one of the most trusted veterinary clinics in Colorado Springs. Our team brings extensive medical knowledge and experience — but just as importantly, we lead with compassion. Our goal is to provide the highest level of care while also educating and empowering you to make informed decisions about your pet’s health.

We’re honest, transparent, and always take the time to explain medical matters in a way that’s easy to understand. You’ll never be pressured into unnecessary treatments, because we care more about your pet’s well-being than making a sale. That’s the Ponderosa difference.