3 Easy Ways to Prepare for a Vet Visit!
Are you tempted to skip your pet’s wellness appointments because of how stressful bringing them to the vet becomes? Fortunately, we’re here to help–there are many tools and techniques you can utilize starting today that will make bringing your furry loved one with us significantly easier.
Keep reading for three top tips for preparing your pet for a vet visit!
Prepare Medical Records
Preparing in advance will save you a lot of stress and anxiety on the day of your pet’s vet appointment. Make sure you collect all your pet’s medical records and write down the medications and food they’re eating. You can also opt to bring your pet’s medications if that’s easier for you than writing everything down.
Prepare a list of questions! Without writing them down, it’s common to forget the questions you want to ask the vet when trying to keep your pet calm.
Bring Comfort Items
Next, you’ll want to remember to bring items that will help comfort your pet once you get to the vet. This can be one of their favorite toys, a lick mat to keep them busy, or treats they go crazy for.
This can help your pet associate the vet with treats and fun instead of stress.
Start at Home
Lastly, the best way to prepare for the vet is to begin at home. If you have a cat, take their carrier out at least three days before you go to the vet so that they can become accustomed and comfortable with its presence. You can also add treats and their favorite toys inside the carrier to encourage them to explore inside.
Consider going on a long walk with high-energy dogs or those with more anxiety before their appointment. By burning off this excess energy, they’ll be easier to handle once you get to the vet.
Schedule Your Yearly Vet Appointment Today
Pet parents with anxious pets are more likely to skip wellness appointments because they don’t want to stress out their furry loved ones. However, this does more harm to their pets than good, as they can easily miss health issues that are easier to handle when they’re discovered early.
By preparing for your vet appointments in advance, you’ll find that you won’t have to keep skipping these crucial appointments.
Ready to schedule? Contact us today to get started–we can’t wait to meet you!