WELLNESS EXAMS
Wellness Exams Close to Home in Dutchtown
Nose-to-tail checkups that help your dog or cat stay healthy at every stage of life. For pet owners in Dutchtown, that care is only about eight minutes away at 38094 LA-42 in Prairieville.
Our LSU-trained veterinarians have cared for the dogs and cats of Ascension Parish and the Greater Baton Rouge area since 1998. We treat your pets like family, because to you they are. You can read more on our Wellness Exams page, or see every service we offer Dutchtown pet owners.
Annual checkups for dogs and cats
Senior pet wellness visits
Heartworm testing and prevention
Flea, tick, and parasite screening
Weight and nutrition counseling
Age-based health planning
Wellness Exams for Dogs and Cats
A wellness exam is a full nose-to-tail checkup for your pet. Our veterinarians listen to the heart and lungs, check the eyes, ears, teeth, skin, and joints, and talk with you about diet, weight, and behavior. Pets age faster than people do, so a yearly visit helps us catch small problems before they become big ones.
Here in Louisiana, mosquitoes are active all year long. That means heartworm disease is a year-round risk for both dogs and cats. Every wellness visit is a chance to test for heartworms and make sure your pet stays on prevention. We also screen for fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites that are common in our warm climate.
Senior pets benefit from wellness visits even more. As dogs and cats get older, we may recommend exams twice a year along with simple lab work. These visits help us spot changes in the kidneys, liver, heart, and joints early, when they are easiest to manage.
What to Expect with Wellness Exams
Every visit follows four caring steps, so you and your pet always know what comes next.
Schedule a Visit
Call our office to set up a wellness exam. Bring any past records if your pet is new to us, plus a list of questions you want to ask.
Nose-to-Tail Exam
Your veterinarian examines your pet from head to tail, checking the heart, lungs, eyes, ears, teeth, skin, weight, and joints.
Testing and Prevention
We may recommend heartworm testing, parasite screening, or lab work based on your pet's age, lifestyle, and exam findings.
Your Pet's Health Plan
We go over what we found and build a simple plan with you, covering vaccines, prevention, diet, and when to come back.
Why Choose Us
Complete veterinary care for the pets you love
LSU-Trained Veterinarians
All four of our veterinarians trained at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. They have cared for local pets since 1998.
In-House Lab & Digital Imaging
Our in-house lab and digital imaging give fast answers, often during the same visit. Less waiting means less worry for you and your pet.
Care Like Family
We treat your pets like part of your family, because they are. Our team takes time to listen and explain every step.
25+ years of experience
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost depends on your pet's age, health, and needs. Call Prairieville Animal Hospital at (225) 677-5005 for an estimate. We are happy to talk through your options before you visit.
Most Dutchtown pet owners reach us in about eight minutes. Prairieville Animal Hospital is at 38094 LA-42 in Prairieville, an easy drive for Ascension Parish families.
Yes. All four of our veterinarians earned their degrees from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. We have cared for the pets of the Greater Baton Rouge area since 1998.
Yes, we care for dogs and cats from Dutchtown and all over Ascension Parish. Pets are part of your family, and we treat them that way.
Call us at (225) 677-5005 to set up a wellness exam for your dog or cat. We book all appointments by phone. Our team will find a time that fits your schedule.
CALL TODAY
Ready to Book Wellness Exams in Dutchtown?
Appointments are made by phone. Call and our friendly team will find a time that works for your family, Monday through Saturday.
Call (225) 677-5005