Vet’s Top 11 Checklist For Your Dog
Vet’s Checklist For Your Dog
- Find the right vet, based on referrals from friends and family or online research
- Call the vet’s office to make an appointment and to find out what the fees are for various procedures so you’re not shocked when the bill comes
- Write down all your worries and concerns so you’re ready when the vet asks if you have questions
- Bring a urine sample with you so the vet can examine it for worms
- Arrive on time for your appointment, because many vets’ offices are quite busy. If you have a small dog, have him/her in his/her carrier. If you have a large dog, make sure he/she is on a lease
- If you have health and vaccination records, bring them with you too
- During the appointment, let the vet handle your pet. Any physical interference by you can be a distraction. Take this time to ask your questions
- When you are satisfied with your visit and feel confident you can complete any actions the vet wants you to take
- Pay your bill and be sure to ask the vet when he/she thinks your pet’s next appointment should be. If you have a puppy, it may be as soon as a few weeks, but older dogs may not need more than an annual check-up
- Transport your dog in a carrier/lease home
- When you get home, comfort your dog and reward him/her with a treat after the experience.
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