Preventive Veterinary Care in Phoenix, AZ

Most dogs and cats benefit from annual checkups. For senior pets or those managing chronic conditions, twice-yearly visits are recommended. Our veterinarians personalize each plan based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and medical history, ensuring care that’s both thorough and compassionate.

By law, dogs in Arizona must receive the rabies vaccination. Beyond this requirement, Desert Rose recommends core vaccines such as distemper, parvo, leptospirosis, and bordetella for dogs, as well as feline distemper and rabies for cats. These vaccines protect against contagious diseases that can easily spread in our Phoenix community.

Arizona’s climate makes year-round parasite prevention essential. At Desert Rose Animal Hospital, we provide trusted prescription-strength flea, tick, and heartworm medications, along with guidance on which products are right for your pet’s size, age, and lifestyle. Preventives are available during your visit or through ongoing prescriptions.

Our team offers specialized senior pet care to keep older companions comfortable and thriving. Services include bi-annual exams, bloodwork, mobility assessments, nutritional planning, supplement options, and canine physical rehabilitation. By catching age-related changes early, we help extend your pet’s quality of life and ensure more good years together.

At Desert Rose Animal Hospital, a routine wellness exam may include:

• Comprehensive physical examination
• Dental check and oral health evaluation
• Parasite screening and prevention review
• Vaccinations as needed
• Lab work such as blood or urine tests

These exams allow us to identify early signs of disease and discuss proactive steps for your pet’s care.

Puppies and kittens should start their preventive vet care between 6–8 weeks of age. Early visits include vaccine series, parasite testing, and nutrition guidance. Beginning care early sets your new family member up for a healthier future and helps them grow strong and protected.

The cost of preventive veterinary care depends on your pet’s age, size, and medical needs. At Desert Rose, we are dedicated to offering affordable veterinary care in Phoenix without compromising quality. We offer wellness plans through SNOUT that allow you to spread the cost of preventive care throughout the year, rather than having a large bill all at once. Our plans cover an unlimited number of exams, annual wellness lab work tailored to your pet’s life stage, all of their vaccines, intestinal parasite screening, and heartworm and tick-borne disease testing. It can also help cover the expense of a yearly dental cleaning.  We also offer flexible financing through Cherry and work with the MyBalto Foundation to support families facing financial challenges.

Depending on your pet’s age and health, wellness screenings may include:

• Bloodwork to monitor organ function
• Fecal testing to check for parasites
• Urinalysis for kidney and bladder health
• Dental evaluations to prevent oral disease

These tests provide a full picture of your pet’s health so we can make informed recommendations.

To help your pet’s appointment go smoothly:

• Bring any past medical records or vaccination history
• Ensure dogs are leashed and cats are in carriers
• Arrive a few minutes early to complete paperwork
• Prepare any questions you’d like to ask the veterinarian
• Bring along a fresh fecal sample

Our team strives to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where pets and their families feel at ease.

Families choose Desert Rose because we provide:

• A compassionate, community-centered environment
• Honest recommendations without unnecessary treatments
• Affordable payment support and flexible financing
• Continuity of care from Dr. Casida and her trusted team

We are committed to being your partner in every stage of your pet’s health journey.