When referring to the need for annual visits with the veterinarian, some might say using the terms “wellness” and “preventive care” is simply a case of semantics.
At Community Veterinary Clinic, we use the term “preventive care.” To us, “preventive care” means seeing the doctor for important physical exams, vaccinations, parasite control, and diagnostics. This is best for your pet and keeps your pet healthy!
In a recent article in “dvm Newsmagazine,” Dr. James F. Wilson, a veterinary consultant and lawyer, agrees that wellness versus preventive care is a case of semantics and connotation. He said, “It could help clients make the connection that there is a reason to visit veterinarians every year or more frequently to keep their pets disease free.”
