Pet Health

The Best Pet Care For Great Pet Health

From the day a pet joins your family through the senior years, we are committed to providing care at every stage of his or her life. At the Animal Hospital of the Rockaways, we work hard to create a long-term care relationship with every animal we see. Your pet’s health needs are relatively similar to yours. Pets need good food, clean water, exercise, adequate housing, and lots of love. Those are the most basic pieces of any pet care program. Regular check-ups and lab work, accompanied by vaccinations and age-appropriate screening tests and medications, are necessary as well.

Dr. Hess examines a patient's eyes at Animal Hospital of the Rockaways.Annual wellness examinations let us assess your pet’s current health status. These regular exams also allow us to keep track of and observe any changes in his or her condition. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial and a thorough medical history, including regular diagnostic testing, helps us to make this happen.

Helpful Pet Care Information

Although their needs can be similar to yours, symptoms that animals show may have quite a different meaning than in their human counterparts. Whether you have a first puppy, kitten, or pocket pet in your family or you are an old hand at caring for animals, we hope that you will be able to get good information from these pages concerning different stages and aspects of your pet’s health. We want you to be an active participant in your pet’s care.

Our veterinarians always look forward to discussing vaccinations, blood tests, pet nutrition, dental issues, or any other concerns you may need to ask about. We know that the best care is only possible when you and your pet you are comfortable with us. You are always welcome to call or come in with any questions that you might have regarding your animal’s health. When your pet’s health is a concern, it is much better to be safe than sorry.