Banfield, The Pet Hospital([R] )Makes Pet Healthcare Convenient and Affordable.Optimum Wellness Plans([R]) Offer Free Office Visits Among other Benefits PORTLAND, Ore. -- Banfield, The Pet Hospital([R])is making preventive preventive /pre·ven·tive/ (pre-vent´iv) prophylactic. pre·ven·tive or pre·ven·ta·tive adj. Preventing or slowing the course of an illness or disease; prophylactic. n. Pet healthcare accessible and affordable for every Pet owner through its Optimum Wellness Plans([R]). The Wellness Plans are discounted packages of healthcare services that include the cost of preventive care Preventive care is a set of measures taken in advance of symptoms to prevent illness or injury. This type of care is best exemplified by routine physical examinations and immunizations. The emphasis is on preventing illnesses before they occur. See also
Tailored to fit the age of the Pet (puppies, kittens and adult Pets) the plans include vaccinations, twice annual tooth-to-tail comprehensive examinations, routine dental cleanings cleanings see placenta. , and lab work, among other preventive care services. In addition, all Pets enrolled on the plan receive free office visits and discounts on veterinary services not included in the plans. "Preventive care is the driving inspiration behind our practice - it's medicine that goes beyond just treating an illness once it occurs to detecting a problem, or potential problem, in its earliest stage when it's easiest to take care of," said Karen Johnson, DVM DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. DVM abbr. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. , vice president and client advocate for Banfield. "Similar to human medicine, the overall cost of preventive care is minimal compared to the cost of treating an illness." For every year a human ages, Pets age six to 10 years. This means that if an eight-year-old Pet goes without an annual wellness exam, he or she would compare to a 60-year-old person without medical, dental or optical care for 10 years. In that span of time, it is very likely that a human health condition could develop and go untreated; the same is true for Pets. Regular veterinary examinations, such as those included in Banfield's Wellness Plans, help identify and address underlying health problems early, thus reducing the chance the problem will become chronic. "Wellness Plans are designed to save Pet owners money on routine medical needs for the life of the Pet. No one should have to choose between routine vaccinations and an annual dental cleaning for their Pet-both are equally important to the long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. health of a Pet," said Nancy Zimmerman, DVM, DABVP DABVP Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners , director of medical support for Banfield. For the nearest Banfield hospital, visit www.banfield.net. |
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