Wellness exams, vaccinations and first-year puppy and kitten care, about ten to twelve minutes from Lauderdale Lakes.
Regular checkups are the easiest way to keep small problems small. Oakland Park Animal Hospital provides wellness exams, vaccinations and first-year puppy and kitten care about ten minutes from Lauderdale Lakes, from a family-owned team that has served this part of Broward County since 1987.
Every visit is scheduled with enough time for the doctor to actually examine your pet and answer your questions, not just process you through. Dr. Spencer Ratnoff and his team have cared for local families’ pets for decades.
Learn more about our wellness and vaccination services.
Physical exams and core vaccinations.
Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.
Microchipping for lasting peace of mind.
Nutritional and behavioral consultations.
Diagnostic testing, such as bloodwork and urinalysis, when your pet's exam calls for it.
Every visit is scheduled with enough time for the doctor to actually examine your pet and answer your questions, not just process you through. A typical wellness visit includes:
At the end of the visit you will know what your pet needs next and when, so nothing is left to guesswork. If you have questions about behavior, diet or anything else you have noticed at home, bring them along.
Pets age faster than people, and they hide discomfort. A yearly exam gives your veterinarian a chance to catch a heart murmur, dental infection, weight change or early kidney or joint issue before it becomes a crisis. Staying current on wellness visits and vaccinations is also the best way to avoid many of the emergencies we see.
The first year sets the pattern for a pet’s health. Our puppy and kitten visits cover the vaccine series, parasite prevention, nutrition and the questions new owners do not yet know to ask, from feeding and house-training to what to expect at each visit. We welcome every one of those questions.
Adult pets benefit from a consistent yearly routine, and older pets often need more frequent checkups and closer monitoring. We build senior care around changes in mobility, appetite, weight, teeth and energy, and we adjust the plan as your pet ages.
We know that living costs in South Florida are high and that pet care is one more expense to plan for. We give you an upfront estimate before treatment, and we work with Cherry and CareCredit financing. Our Stay Well Pet Plan bundles core vaccines, discounted exam fees, half-off in-house bloodwork, and savings on extras like bathing and nail trims into one predictable annual cost.
If you are worried about cost, tell us early. It helps us talk through what your pet needs now and what can be planned for later, so your pet gets the care that matters most without a surprise at checkout. Our team is happy to explain each recommendation so you can prioritize.
Take Oakland Park Boulevard toward I-95. The drive usually takes about ten to twelve minutes depending on traffic. Saturday hours run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., which gives working families a weekend option. Call ahead to book a time that fits your schedule.
If you are coming from another veterinarian, bring any vaccine or medical records you have, a list of medications and the name of the food your pet eats. Dr. Spencer Ratnoff and his team have cared for local families’ pets for decades, and we are glad to add yours. Bring your questions too. When it comes to your pet’s health, there is no such thing as a small one.
Preventive care was never meant to wait until something looks wrong, because by then treatment is often harder on your pet and heavier on your wallet than it needed to be. A yearly wellness exam is still the simplest, most caring thing you can do for the years ahead.
If you live in Lauderdale Lakes and are ready to schedule a wellness exam, call (954) 731-4228 or request an appointment. Our team has called this part of Broward County home since 1987, and we would be honored to welcome your pet into our family too.
Schedule a visit with our compassionate team and let’s partner in your pet’s lifelong well-being.
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