Ask the Vet

Make the Most of Your Veterinary Appointment

In the first part of this series, Janet Lemke, DVM, provides tips for optimizing your visit.

Taking your pet to the vet can be an unnerving experience for both of you.  Anxiety and fears are understandable.   When you call to make an appointment with your veterinarian, it is usually for one of two reasons:  either your pet is due for a routine visit such as an annual examination, or your pet has a medical issue that you cannot handle without the help of your vet.  A lot of information will undoubtedly be exchanged during the visit.  To maximize the time and quality of your scheduled appointment, you can make some preparations. Let’s look at the annual checkup first.   Dogs and cats age faster than humans, and one year is a long time in your pet’s life.  Your vet will want to cover as much as possible in the exam, asking you many …

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