Pet Wellness Health Checks in Brighton

At Middle Brighton Veterinary Clinic, we believe preventative care is the most powerful way to protect your pet’s long-term health. Regular wellness health checks allow us to detect problems early, monitor development, and support pets through every life stage.

Whether you have a new puppy, a growing kitten, ora senior dog slowing down, structured health checks make a measurable difference.

Juvenile Health Checks for Puppies

The first 12 months are critical for life long health.

Our puppy health checks go well beyond vaccinations. We assess:

• Dental development and retained baby teeth
• Weight and growth patterns
• Joint development in large breed dogs
• Ideal timing for desexing
• Behaviour and early socialisation
• Nail trims and grooming habits
• Positive handling of feet, ears and mouth
• Nutrition transitions

Early visits also help puppies build positive experiences at the vet, reducing anxiety long-term.

For Bayside dog owners, this stage sets the foundation for healthier adult years.

Kitten Health Checks: Setting Cats Up for Success

Cats often hide illness, so proactive care is essential.

During kitten visits, we discuss:

• Indoor vs outdoor lifestyle decisions
• Environmental enrichment for indoor cats
• Carrier training to reduce stress
• Grooming and nail clipping
• Weight management and feeding plans

These early conversations prevent behavioural and health issues later in life - especially for indoor cats.

Adult Pet Health Checks: Catching Subtle Changes Early

Even healthy-looking pets can develop silent problems.

Annual vet checks in Brighton help us monitor:

• Weight changes
• Dental disease
• Early arthritis
• Heart murmurs
• Skin conditions
• Parasite prevention

Many diseases are far easier (and less expensive) to manage when caught early.

Senior Pet Health Checks: Early Detection Saves Lives

As pets age, risk of disease increases. We recommend:

• Baseline blood testing at 5 years for dogs
• Baseline blood testing at 6 years for cats
• Health checks every 6 months for senior pets

Routine bloodwork can detect:

• Early kidney disease
• Liver changes
• Thyroid conditions (especially in cats)
• Diabetes
• Early inflammatory conditions

We frequently diagnose disease in senior pets before they show obvious symptoms - giving pet owners the best chance forlong-term management.

Book a Pet Health Check

If it has been 12 months (or 6 months for senior pets) since your pet’s last examination, now is the time to schedule a wellness visit.

Preventative care isn’t an expense - it’s protection.