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06-14-2011, 05:40 PM | #1 |
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| Zoey's First Vet Visit Ok. Zoey's first wellness visit is tomorrow and I am super nervous! I dont know why but I am. Ok...So what shoud I be looking for? Asking? Should I request some heartworm preventative or flea stuff? I am just so nervous here! |
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06-14-2011, 05:44 PM | #2 |
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| Generally the vet will walk you through it. Heartworm preventative will be needed soon (how old is she)? Flea/tick preventative depends on the area, time of year, owner preference, needs, etc. A vaccine may be given. Do you know about overvaccination and all that good stuff? Spay may be discussed. They may want to deworm or at least do a fecal.
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06-14-2011, 06:17 PM | #3 |
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| She will be 12 weeks on saturday. We don't have a tick problem in the city, but I dont want her to catch fleas or anything from the backyard (not sure if they are out there). I know about over vaccinating. She had a 5 way shot on 5/26 (proguard)...... |
06-14-2011, 07:11 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | The vet should do a complete check up including listening to her heart and lungs, check her legs for LP, check her ears and mouth. If you can bring in a recent stool sample that will let them make sure she doesn't have any parasites. Don't worry it will be fine.
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06-14-2011, 07:27 PM | #5 |
I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY
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| My vet gives a puppy pack which has the first dose of heartworm and the first dose of flea meds in it, it also has some literature to read and usually some food coupons or something in it- it comes in a nice little file folder to keep all their health records in after. At that time they explained their choice of flea meds/ heartworm meds and why they chose the brands they did for my particular dog. They also discussed diet, asked what I was feeding. They will do a full exam and check for breed specific issues like LP, hip issues, CT, etc. It is also good to bring in a stool sample when you go- this way they can check to insure your pup did not come with any parasites. They will likely set up a vaccination plan with you through the first year. They also may begin to discuss spaying with you, the age or weight they feel most comfortable doing it, etc. If you have any questions- you should write them down before you go, this way you won't forget anything you want to ask. Also, don't feel bad about asking them to slow down or repeat something for you- the worst thing is walking out of the vets office and being confused or unsettled about what was discussed. Don't be shy about telling them if you heard differing opinions somewhere else- they will be able to explain why they feel the way they do and why they make the choices they do and it will ease your mind when you hear people say something different.
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06-15-2011, 08:36 AM | #6 |
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| Well I survived my first vet visit with Zoey! They checked for parasites, fleas, ear mites and so far she is all good! Yay! Though I cried when they pulled the hair from her ears. Poor thing yepped and I had to leave the room! She was given frontline for flea prevention and next month I am to bring her back for heartworm testing/prevention and her rabies shot! Woohoo!!! However, I may go to the nearest humane shelter for vaccinations. They are definitely cheaper! |
06-15-2011, 08:52 AM | #7 | |
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Over the years, my vets have caught things that I missed on my day-to-day caring for my pet (yeast infection in one of my cat's ears, onset of kidney disease that is only detectable by bloodwork, etc.) So even if you have Zoey immunized at a rabies clinic, it is very important that she be checked annually by a veterinarian. You will still save on the rabies immunization. | |
06-15-2011, 09:17 AM | #8 |
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| Her wellness visits will always be with my vet (Been with her for years with my cavalier spaniels), the humane societies here are run by actual vets so I am not worried about that. Rabies are $12 at the clinic vs. $40 at the vet. Humane society while it provides limited vet services (based off income), I'd rather go to my vet for annual exams. As far as vaccinations, I have no problem going to the humane society. |
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