As your neighborhood vet, Care First Animal Hospital understands the importance of keeping your pets happy and healthy. Through our exceptional preventive care programs such as stay well check-ups and regular teeth cleanings, your furry friend stays on top of his or her game. Browse our options below and contact any of our three locations to get started.

Always Stay One Step Ahead

If you think that your pet can benefit from any or all of these services, please give us a call. We’re excited to work with you to ensure that your best friend has a long, healthy life.

We offer the following preventive care services for pets in Raleigh and beyond:

We’re Proud to Offer

  • Preventive Health Programs – We’re proud to offer convenient plans for your dog or cat through our preventive health programs that include exams, vaccinations, lab work and more.

  • Teeth Cleanings – Protect your pet from periodontal disease and other harmful gum problems with regular teeth cleanings from Care First.

  • Stay Well Check-Ups – Recommended wellness visits include physical exams, preventive medication and pet immunization and early disease identification, just to name a few!

Ensure Your Pet’s Health 

At Care First Animal Hospital, we see owners do everything they can to maintain the health of their beloved pets. Our team is happy to offer a convenient way to care for your pet through our preventive health programs in Raleigh, NC and the Triangle.

While our preventive health programs are not pet insurance plans, they are monthly investments for routine preventive care for your pet. These Raleigh wellness plans include benefits like unlimited exams during regular doctors hours, vaccinations, preventive lab work and more.

Puppy Plan ($82 / Month):

  • Unlimited examinations during regular doctors hours
  • All recommended vaccines and boosters (including: Distemper/Parvo combo, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Rabies, and Lyme)
  • Four intestinal parasite examinations
  • Two doses of dewormer
  • Juvenile wellness bloodwork
  • $100 off client’s choice of spay, neuter OR dental

Adult Dog Plan ($50 / Month):

  • Unlimited examinations during regular doctors hours
  • All recommended vaccines from time of enrollment (including: Distemper/Parvo combo, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Rabies, and Lyme)
  • Intestinal parasite examination
  • Heartworm and tick disease screen
  • Annual wellness bloodwork
  • $100 off client’s choice of spay, neuter OR dental

Kitten Wellness Plan ($73 / Month):

  • Unlimited examinations during regular doctors hours
  • All recommended vaccines and boosters (Including: Feline Distemper, PureVax Rabies, and Feline Leukemia)
  • Three intestinal parasite examinations
  • Two doses of dewormer 
  • In-house Feline Leukemia/FIV test
  • Juvenile wellness bloodwork
  • $100 off client’s choice of spay, neuter OR dental

Adult Cat Plan ($46 / Month):

  • Unlimited examinations during regular doctors hours
  • All recommended vaccines from time of enrollment (Including: Feline Distemper, PureVax Rabies, and Feline Leukemia)
  • Intestinal parasite examination
  • Annual wellness bloodwork
  • $100 off client’s choice of spay, neuter OR dental

Sign Up for Our Pet Wellness Programs Today

When you register your pet for proactive health, you are ensuring that they live a long, healthy life. Care First is here to offer the best pet health in Raleigh and beyond — contact us today to sign up for our preventive health care programs for dogs and cats.

Care First Animal Hospital serves pets and their families through preventive health programs in Raleigh, NC and the Triangle from our locations at Oberlin, Glenwood, and Tryon.

Veterinary Pet Teeth Cleaning

At Care First Animal Hospital, we think of everything when it comes to pet health care and do whatever we can to keep your pet feeling its best long-term. Our dental care is no exception. Serving your pets through years of experience, our veterinarians are also dentists for your pets. Annual teeth cleanings for your dog, cat or other pets are imperative to good dental and overall health.

Periodontal Disease in Pets

Sometimes pet owners aren’t aware of how important dental care is for your pet’s health. Did you know that about 72% of pet health problems are caused by bacteria buildup on the teeth? When that’s combined with plaque, it’s understandable why the risk of health problems increases as your pet ages.

You might also be surprised to learn that 85% of all dogs and cats have periodontal disease. How exactly does this happen? Bacteria from the teeth enter the bloodstream at the gumline and compromise the immune system, as well as damage the kidneys, liver and heart valves. Short-term effects can include lethargy and listlessness, similar to how we feel with the flu. Owners often mistake this for their pet’s natural aging process and slowing down.

Many times, our clients tell us that their pet is acting their age once again after their annual teeth cleaning. By getting rid of the bacteria, our Care First doctors eliminate the symptoms and poor health, as well!

5 Tips For Excellent Dental Health For Your Pet

We know that you love your pet and would do anything for their health, so here are the top 5 ways to make a difference for your pet’s dental needs today:

  1. Schedule an annual teeth cleaning with a veterinarian
  2. Switch your basic treats to dental treats
  3. Purchase a dental toy to help remove plaque (the toy should be flexible enough to bend with your own hands)
  4. Know when to bring your pet to the vet if something looks suspicious (Examples: Drooling or pawing at the mouth, red or bleeding gums, foul smell from the mouth)
  5. Brush your pet’s teeth daily. Watch the below video for tips and tricks on how to make it a fun experience for you and your pet!

Interested in Scheduling a Dental Appointment? The veterinarians at Care First Animal Hospital are passionate about dental health because it truly can have a large effect on how your pet feels and their lifespan. Contact us today if you’re ready to schedule a dental appointment!

Stay Healthy With Regular Pet Wellness Exams

At Care First Animal Hospital, we want to see your pet be healthy as much as you do. We see ourselves as your partner in your pet’s health — that’s why we offer wellness visits in Raleigh, NC and around the Triangle. Stay well visits are scheduled twice a year (one every six months) and ensure that we catch any potential health problems early and that your pet’s general quality of life is at its optimal level.

Recommended Wellness Visits For Dogs, Cats & More

The following exams are included in your pet’s routine wellness visit at one of our locations. The team at Care First highly recommends scheduling physical exams, immunization and early disease identification on a regular basis.

Physical Exams

Our experienced vets suggest bringing in your pet twice a year for a routine pet exam in Raleigh or the Triangle. During the physical, we examine your pet’s overall health, including:

  • Skin, hair, paws, eyes and teeth
  • Chest, abdomen, lymph nodes, bones and joints
  • Any specific problems or concerns you have or a diagnostic evaluation

Preventive Medication & Pet Immunization

Care First can easily provide preventive medication and immunizations in Raleigh to protect your pet from a number of harmful diseases, including:

  • Serious parasites
  • Viruses
  • Other environmental diseases

During your pet’s routine wellness visit, our vets will identify any risk factors and recommend the appropriate preventive medications if needed.

Early Disease Identification

The veterinarians in Raleigh and beyond at Care First recommend annual blood testing and sample evaluations to allow us to assess your pet’s health beyond what we can find during a routine wellness visit. These tests not only allow us to ensure that major organs are optimally functioning, but we can detect a problem early on and quickly take action.

Make Pet Hygiene A Routine

Did you know that routine brushing, bathing, dental care and nail trimming can affect the quality of your pet’s health? Here is a list of basic Raleigh pet hygiene practices that are important for dog and cat health: