Preventive care is how we keep dogs, cats, and exotic pets in Morgan Hill healthy before a crisis, with nose-to-tail exams and a plan built for your pet’s age and lifestyle.
Reviewed by Dr. Jaspal Harika, DVM. Last reviewed: October 26, 2026. Educational information only; not a substitute for an in-person exam. See our medical disclaimer.
At Morgan Hill Animal Hospital (16150 Monterey Road), a wellness visit is a scheduled nose-to-tail physical exam plus a prevention plan matched to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk, not a one-size checklist. Dr. Jaspal Harika, DVM, Dr. Ranveer Dhaliwal, DVM, and feline specialist Dr. Philip Shanker, DVM use each visit to catch weight changes, dental disease, heart or lung findings, and early lab signals while they are easier to manage.
What we examine: Your veterinarian checks heart and lungs, teeth and gums, eyes and ears, skin and coat, joints and mobility, and body condition. Based on age and findings, we may recommend in-house bloodwork, urinalysis, or imaging through our advanced diagnostics suite so most answers stay under one roof. Oral health is checked at every wellness visit; full cleanings and dental X-rays are covered on our dental care pages.
How often your pet should visit:
New clients welcome: We welcome new patients for wellness exams and preventive care. Need same-day help for a sick or injured pet? Existing clients can ask about daytime urgent care during open hours. We are not a 24/7 emergency hospital. Call (408) 779-7325 (Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:30 PM, Sat 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, Sun closed).
Use this hub to understand your pet’s overall prevention schedule, then open each service page for specific visit details:
A complete nose-to-tail physical exam checking heart, lungs, teeth, eyes, ears, skin, joints, and weight, with a clear plan for what to watch and schedule next.
Core and lifestyle pet vaccinations (rabies, DHPP, FVRCP, Bordetella, leptospirosis, FeLV) and puppy or kitten booster schedules tailored to your pet’s exposure risk.
Year-round parasite prevention and control for fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal worms suited to South County trails and yards.
Twice-yearly senior pet care starting at age 8 for dogs and cats, focusing on mobility, comfort, and early bloodwork or urinalysis screening.
Individualized pet nutritional counseling for portion sizes, life-stage diets, weight management, and medical nutrition.
Quick, permanent pet microchipping that cannot fall off like a collar tag, placed during any routine visit or procedure.
Pets hide illness well. Kidney, liver, thyroid, and dental disease often look fine at home until they are advanced. A steady exam rhythm, paired with the right vaccines and parasite prevention for Morgan Hill and South County living, gives our veterinarians a baseline so small changes stand out early. We do not promise outcomes; we provide a thorough exam, honest recommendations, and a written estimate you approve before any testing or treatment begins.
Call (408) 779-7325 or use our contact form to schedule a wellness visit at 16150 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.
Most healthy adult dogs and cats do best with a wellness exam once a year. Puppies and kittens need several visits in their first year for exams and vaccine boosters, and senior dogs and cats (age 8 and up) benefit from twice-yearly checkups so age-related changes are caught early.
Your veterinarian examines your pet from nose to tail: heart and lungs, teeth and gums, eyes and ears, skin and coat, joints, and weight. Based on your pet’s age and findings, we may recommend in-house bloodwork, urinalysis, or digital X-rays. You leave with plain-language answers and a written estimate whenever testing or treatment is proposed.
Yes. We welcome new clients and patients for wellness exams, vaccinations, and preventive care. If you have prior medical or vaccine records from a previous clinic, please bring them to your visit so we can build an accurate schedule.
Wellness visits are scheduled preventive checkups for routine care. For same-day sick or injured pets during open hours, existing clients can call about daytime urgent care. We are not a 24/7 emergency hospital; life-threatening after-hours emergencies should go to the nearest 24/7 emergency animal clinic (such as MedVet Silicon Valley, with which we have no affiliation).
Often yes, when your pet’s physical exam and health history support it. We tailor core and lifestyle vaccines to your pet’s age and risk factors. See our pet vaccinations page for puppy, kitten, and adult schedule details.
Dogs and cats enter their senior years around age 8 (sometimes a little earlier for giant dog breeds). Senior pet care shifts to twice-yearly exams and baseline lab screenings to monitor comfort, mobility, kidney, liver, and thyroid health. Call (408) 779-7325 to schedule.
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