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What to Expect During a Vet Appointment

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December 23, 2019 by Home Jobs By Mom
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What to Expect During a Vet Appointment

Many of us families will have a pet (or several!) with whom we share our lives. Not only are they a welcome companion in our family units, but they help teach children how to care for others as well as compassion and responsibility. They can also be great fun to play with.

Part of our responsibility of being a pet’s owner is to make sure they’re healthy, fit, and comfortable. So every responsible owner should make sure that they take their dog, cat, or any other small pet friend to the vet every year to check they’re happy and doing well.

Here’s what you should expect to happen during a typical annual vet visit.

Physical exam

Visiting a veterinarian will be a worthwhile experience for you and your pet. Not only will you know if they’re fit and healthy, but you can take steps to ensure they are taking the correct medicines to either prevent certain diseases or to make them feel better – meaning you can spend more time enjoying your pet.

A vet will first do a physical exam.

Heart

Every good exam should include using a stethoscope to listen to the lungs and heart. The first way to get information on your pet’s heart – such as rhythm or valve problems – is to hear it.

If any deviation from normal is detected, then further investigation is a good idea.

Abdomen

Your vet should also perform a careful evaluation of your pet’s stomach. This is when conditions such as bladder stones or undiscovered tumors can be found.

Feeling what’s going on inside your pet is as important as feeling what’s on the outside.

Mouth and eyes

A look inside your pet’s mouth is a must, too – if they’re willing! The mouth can harbor all sorts of surprises, and your pet may not show any signs of discomfort even with serious oral abnormalities.

The eyes will also be checked for cataracts or inflammation

Other general check-ups

Paws and toes will be examined, too, and any long claws will be trimmed. Your vet will also have a look in your pet’s ears for infections, and check their coats and skin – an excellent indicator of your pet’s health status.

Your vet may also take your pet’s temperature. Every so often, a pet that seems to be healthy will tip off your vet that something isn’t quite right – just by having an elevated temperature.

Vaccinations


Your vet will also use your appointment to confirm your pet is up to date with vaccinations. Making sure your furry friend is vaccinated correctly is important to help protect their health, as well as to prevent the spread of dangerous diseases.

Your pet can have vaccines to immunize them against conditions such as rabies, hepatitis, Lyme disease, chlamydia, and feline leukemia.

Screenings

Depending on the age and condition of your pet, your vet may suggest carrying out some diagnostic screenings. These can include blood counts, testing for heartworms, testing feces for parasites, urinalysis, plus x-rays of the abdomen or the whole body.

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  1. June S.

    April 19, 2020 at 11:00 pm

    Our two cats Ozzy & Buddy have a really good vet and his office is only twelve miles from our home.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      May 14, 2020 at 9:49 am

      I’m so glad to hear your cats see a vet regularly!

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  2. Sarh S

    January 5, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    This is a great post, vet visits are usually a good routine visit. Sometimes things can be discovered though.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 28, 2020 at 8:10 am

      Yep regular doctor’s visits are great for humans and pets

      Reply
  3. Sarah L

    December 28, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    I had an excellent vet when I had my cats. They did good yearly checks.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 21, 2020 at 8:31 am

      I’m so happy to hear you took good care of your fur babies

      Reply

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