For most of us, getting a check-up for our pets involves taking them to the veterinarian s office. You will get the most out of the visit if you are prepared. The first step in being prepared is getting together any relevant information about your pet so that your veterinarian can better understand your pet s lifestyle and particular issues. It is helpful if you write down any questions and health concerns you have before you go and take the list with you. If you are visiting a veterinarian for the first time, bring your pet s past medical records with you (or call your previous veterinarian and arrange for the information to be sent to the new veterinarian before the appointment). Bring along a list of any medications you are giving your pet, including any supplements you may be adding to the food or water. Your veterinarian will want to know specific details about your pet such as what type of food you are feeding, approximately how much food and water is being consumed, how much exercise it gets, what its energy levels are like, and whether there have been any recent changes in any of your pet s habits or activity levels. For your animal s sake, it s important to be open with your veterinarian and to provide information that is as accurate as possible. If you are visiting the veterinarian because of a health issue, you will be asked some basic questions about what is happening, when it started, how often it occurs, if there is any pattern to the problem and if there are other symptoms that are associated with it. For example, if your pet is vomiting, your veterinarian will want to know when it started, how frequently the pet vomits, what the pet is vomiting (food, water, froth, bile, etc.), if there is an association with eating, and whether there are other associated symptoms such as diarrhea, lack of appetite, lethargy or excessive tiredness, and so on. Accurate answers will help your veterinarian decide what steps are necessary to follow in a rational treatment plan. To get the most out of your visit with your veterinarian, you should also be prepared to ask questions related to your pet s healthcare. If your visit is for a routine wellness examination, ask your veterinarian about the vaccination protocol that best suits your pet s lifestyle, and whether you should give your pet medications to protect against heartworm disease, fleas, ticks, or other internal parasites. If you travel with your pet, your veterinarian may recommend an adjustment in protocols based on the places you visit. After your veterinarian has examined your pet, find out if everything was normal and if there are any specific breed-related problems that your pet might be at risk of developing. Finally, ask if there are any steps you can take to help prevent future problems, such as routine wellness testing, specific types of exercise, beneficial medications or supplements, etc. One of the most crucial parts of being prepared for a veterinary visit is making sure that you can keep your pet under your control once you leave your home. This means keeping your dog on a leash at all times or placing your cat or small dog in a secure carrier. By using appropriate restraint, you will minimize the risk that your pet will escape from the car and inadvertently run into traffic or get lost in an unfamiliar place. You will also help to safeguard your pet from conflicts with any other animals that you might encounter at the office. If your pet has a particular treat that it really enjoys, it is a good idea to bring along a few tidbits to offer as rewards or encouragement. This way, your pet and you just might associate ‘going to the vet with good memories. Caution: These news items, written by Lifelearn Incorporated, are licensed to this practice for the personal use of our clients. Any copying, printing or further distribution is prohibited without the express written permission of Lifelearn Incorporated Please note that the news information presented here is NOT a substitute for a proper consultation and/or clinical examination of your pet by our clinic veterinarian.
Dunnville Veterinary Clinic is Dunnville-based company (Ontario, Canada) with a phone number 9057747642. Our data show that the company is located at the address: 110 Ramsey Dr. The company has a web site: www.dunnvillevetclinic.com.
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