A comprehensive pet exam is the single most important thing you can do for your dog or cat’s long-term health. Not because something is wrong — but because catching what is developing before it becomes serious is almost always faster, less expensive, and easier on your pet than treating a condition that has been quietly progressing for months. Pawtown Veterinary Care offers thorough wellness exams for dogs and cats from Redmond and the greater Central Oregon region, with the kind of attention that goes well beyond a quick once-over.

Pawtown is based in Bend and founded by Dr. Erin Miller and Dr. Lauren Stayer, both of whom built the practice around the belief that preventive care should be a real conversation — not a checklist. For Redmond pet owners making the drive to our clinic, that means leaving with a clear understanding of where your pet stands and what to watch for.

What a Comprehensive Pet Exam Covers

Our wellness exams are thorough by design. Every exam gives us a full picture of your pet’s current health and creates a baseline we can compare against at future visits. Here is what we assess:

Why Annual Exams Matter for Redmond Pets

Dogs and cats age faster than people — a single year in a pet’s life spans the equivalent of several human years, depending on size and breed. Health conditions that would take years to develop in a person can emerge in a pet within a single calendar year. Annual comprehensive exams allow Pawtown’s veterinarians to track changes over time and catch developing conditions — early kidney disease, thyroid changes, joint deterioration, or dental disease — before they reach a point that requires more aggressive intervention.

For Redmond pet owners, the exam is also an opportunity to discuss the specific risks that come with life in Central Oregon: tick and parasite exposure from trail use, allergies triggered by high desert vegetation, weight changes related to seasonal activity levels, and the unique wear patterns seen in working or sporting dogs. Your pet’s lifestyle shapes their health profile, and we account for that in every exam.

When to Schedule a Comprehensive Exam

Exams as the Foundation of All Preventive Care

A comprehensive exam is not a standalone service — it is the foundation everything else builds from. Vaccination schedules, dental care recommendations, parasite prevention, and decisions about diagnostics all flow from what the exam reveals. Redmond pet owners who establish an annual exam routine at Pawtown give their veterinarians the context they need to make better recommendations every single visit.

We are currently accepting new clients from Redmond and the greater Central Oregon area. You can get started through our New Client Form, or reach out via our contact page to schedule. Our Redmond veterinary care page has additional information on the full range of services we offer to pets in the area.