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Originally Posted by ellingtonsmama  Hi! Ellington and Oliver are going to the vet, ellington for his 1 year shots, oliver for his 6 month shots. Anything I should ask them in particular?
If anyone knows these answers, I'd appreciate it! 
· Do vets squeeze their little glands or do groomers do that?
· Do vets microchip? If not, where should they get that done?
· what about heartgard? they're outside so little time, and the smallest tablet is for dogs "under 25 lbs", so isn't that a lot of extra meds? Could I split it in two and feed it to them?
Thanks!!
:: nicole :: |
Good LUck!
Usually dogs don't need to get their anal gland expressed, unless the dog cannot do it themselves, anals are usually expressed when a dog is nervous or frightening, scooting on their butts is usually an indication that this should be done. Groomers typically go from the outside and express them- which is not the right way of doing it, i would ask the vet to look to see if they need to be done.
Microchipping is done with the vet. Usually if your dog/cat gets spayed/neutered they will ask if you would like your dog chipped, it is always easier and a lot less painful to do this while the dog will already be under anethesia, since the needle they use is HUGE.
as far as heartguard goes, i am a firm believer in using heart worm medicine, they are carried by mosquitos, and although you are stating your dog is not outside a lot , mosquitos still come into your house, so i would make sure you leave them on it for life, year round.
you may want to bring in stool samples as well , just so they can look for any worms or other parasites.