Here are 10 tips to endear yourself to your vet. I will not include tips like 'Be on time' because c'mon.
1. Bring your pet's records.
Your dog or cat needs yearly shots. If you switch vets or even if you keep the same vet, you'll need copies of your records on hand. What shots are they due for? What procedures have they had in the past? These are important factors that are much easier to discern if your bring your records. Best case scenario, you won't need them.
2. If your pet has an accident...
DO pick up poo, if you can. DON'T use a billion paper towels if you're squeamish or it pees. Just let us handle it. It happens.
3. Put your dog on a leash.
Oh, he's friendly? Other dogs may not be. Oh, he won't run out the door? He might, if he's spooked. It's common courtesy.
4. Call, please.
Yes, we take walk in. But most days our doctor is in surgery for 2+ hours. If you come in during that time, you'l have to wait. Just call first to make sure he's free.
5. If you can't afford an e collar (cone) and pain management, you can't afford surgery.
Together its $35 more (at our clinic) and they're VITAL to your animal's health. Save up until you can get these things.
6. Skittish animal? TELL US.
If you know your dog snarls or growls (or bites), we will still treat. If we know, we can muzzle or take it into the back to hold it down, and keep us, you and the animal safe.
7. Animal on meds? TELL US.
Just like with people, medications can interact negatively and cancel out. Even if we prescribed it, remind us. We won't be mad or think you're nagging or obsessed.
8. Don't expect us to diagnose over the phone.
Please, tell us your animal's symptoms. We'll tell you to come in, 99% of the time. But usually we CANNOT for sure tell you what's wrong. We need to see your pet to find out.
9. Don't steal our pens/flea combs/thermometers/nail clippers.
We need those things.
10. Tell a friend!
Like us? Tell your friends! Word of mouth is our primary advertising.
1. Bring your pet's records.
Your dog or cat needs yearly shots. If you switch vets or even if you keep the same vet, you'll need copies of your records on hand. What shots are they due for? What procedures have they had in the past? These are important factors that are much easier to discern if your bring your records. Best case scenario, you won't need them.
2. If your pet has an accident...
DO pick up poo, if you can. DON'T use a billion paper towels if you're squeamish or it pees. Just let us handle it. It happens.
3. Put your dog on a leash.
Oh, he's friendly? Other dogs may not be. Oh, he won't run out the door? He might, if he's spooked. It's common courtesy.
4. Call, please.
Yes, we take walk in. But most days our doctor is in surgery for 2+ hours. If you come in during that time, you'l have to wait. Just call first to make sure he's free.
5. If you can't afford an e collar (cone) and pain management, you can't afford surgery.
Together its $35 more (at our clinic) and they're VITAL to your animal's health. Save up until you can get these things.
6. Skittish animal? TELL US.
If you know your dog snarls or growls (or bites), we will still treat. If we know, we can muzzle or take it into the back to hold it down, and keep us, you and the animal safe.
7. Animal on meds? TELL US.
Just like with people, medications can interact negatively and cancel out. Even if we prescribed it, remind us. We won't be mad or think you're nagging or obsessed.
8. Don't expect us to diagnose over the phone.
Please, tell us your animal's symptoms. We'll tell you to come in, 99% of the time. But usually we CANNOT for sure tell you what's wrong. We need to see your pet to find out.
9. Don't steal our pens/flea combs/thermometers/nail clippers.
We need those things.
10. Tell a friend!
Like us? Tell your friends! Word of mouth is our primary advertising.
