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YOUR VETERINARIAN
You know the importance of having a good personal physician for yourself as well as for every member of your family. If you just brought your dog home, you now have a new member of the household who will also need someone to help him stay in optimum health too. So, either before you get your dog or immediately after, find a good veterinarian in your area. Whether for checkups or emergency visits, get one you like and someone you trust. Remember too that not every vet’s office is equipped to handle emergency situations—especially late at night or on weekends—so it’s possible you might need to find two facilities for both contingencies.
When you first bring your dog home, it is essential that you take him to the veterinarian for a checkup. He will check your dog for many things, but one of the most common things he will check for is "kennel cough". It is not uncommon at all for a dog to have developed “kennel cough’’ due to exposure to other animals in kennels and shelters. There also might be a chance your dog may have fleas and/or ticks, which you obviously don’t want coming into your yard or home. Finally, there is a chance your dog might have some type of worm, especially if he’s a puppy. Fortunately, all these conditions are easily treated, but you’ll want your dog to have a checkup in any event.
On the initial visit to the veterinarian, let him know if you’ve never owned a dog before. Remember that your veterinarian is there to make sure your dog stays healthy and lives a long time, so they’ll be happy to share their expertise with you. Ask plenty of questions. You’ll learn how often your dog will need to be checked, as well as how to keep all of his shots up to date.
Remember that your dog cannot tell you that he doesn’t feel well. But by establishing a close relationship with him—which includes being able to recognize abnormalities in his behavior—you’ll be able to act quickly if something is a little wrong. And catching something at an early stage, no matter what the ailment, will keep your dog healthy and end up save money in the long run.
Most importantly, always keep your veterinarian's telephone number or the number to a 24 hour emergency pet clinic in an area that anyone who is taking care of your dog will see in plain site.
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