Puppy Wellness Check Vancouver WA

What to expect at your puppy wellness check Vancouver WA:

Your puppy’s first visit to the veterinarian is an important one. Growing pups have special health and veterinary needs, so it makes sense to get off to a good start. One of the big goals for this visit is to establish the veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Your veterinarian wants to know your dog well so she will be able to diagnose and treat any conditions that might arise. The wellness visits should continue throughout your dog’s life, in order to prevent illness, and to identify any problems at an early stage. 

At the first puppy wellness check Vancouver WA, you can expect the veterinarian or the technician to weigh the pup, take his temperature, listen to his heart and lungs, examine eyes, ears, nose, examine his skin and coat, as well as the teeth and mouth. They will palpate the puppy’s abdomen and lymph nodes. They will want to discuss the puppy’s history with you, and any questions you have about feeding and care. Be sure to bring any medical records you may have from the home, breeder or shelter where you got your puppy. Your veterinary clinic will want to include those in his file at the clinic.

They will also do worming, vaccinations, and microchipping. Then you will have a discussion about when to spay or neuter your dog. Get directions on any medications or treatments that are going home with you, and set up follow-up visits.