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\"Vet<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A health check once a year helps the vet find problems early, before your pet shows signs, for both dogs and cats. Here are the 6 steps the vet goes through for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 steps of a health check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Hello and physical exam<\/strong> \u2014 Checks how your pet walks, the joints and the heart sounds, done gently so your pet isn’t scared<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Gentle tummy check<\/strong> \u2014 Feels the organs in the abdomen and looks for any sore spots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Blood test<\/strong> \u2014 Checks how the internal organs are working, with our team holding your pet the whole time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Ultrasound<\/strong> \u2014 A real-time look inside the abdomen when the vet recommends it (book in advance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. X-ray<\/strong> \u2014 The vet points out each area so it’s easy to understand<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Results and care plan<\/strong> \u2014 Everything is written down for you to compare next year<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"Vet<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    \"Feeling<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    \"Taking<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    \"Abdominal<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    \"Vet<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    \"Summarizing<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Caring for both dogs and cats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We care for them like family. If it’s been more than a year since your pet’s last check, bring them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Vet<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Book a health check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Message us on LINE Betterpets<\/a> to book \u00b7 Call 095-326-5567 \u00b7 Open daily 7:00 AM\u201310:00 PM \u00b7 Map<\/a> \u00b7 263\/120-122 Chaiyapruek 2 Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Book<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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