Being a good pet parent.

The Important Role of Your Veterinarian in Your Pet’s Life.

As pet owners, we all want the best for our furry friends. We provide them with love, care, and a nurturing environment.

However, one crucial aspect of ensuring their well-being often goes overlooked – regular visits to the veterinarian. Your veterinarian plays a vital role in both your pet’s life and your life, and their expertise and guidance are invaluable in maintaining your pet’s health and happiness.

Interacting with Your Veterinarian.

When you visit a veterinarian, you are not just taking your pet for a routine check-up. It is an opportunity to build a relationship with a trusted professional who will work alongside you to ensure the best possible health for your beloved pet.

Veterinarians are highly trained to provide comprehensive care for animals and offer invaluable advice and support to pet owners.  During your visits, your veterinarian will take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and address any issues you may have regarding your pet’s health.

They will perform a thorough examination, including checking your pet’s vital signs, assessing their overall condition, and conducting any necessary tests or vaccinations.

This interaction allows your veterinarian to gain a deeper understanding of your pet’s unique needs and develop a tailored healthcare plan.  A good veterinarian is more than just an animal doctor; at least based on the vets I’ve met over the years. 

Vets tend to love pets more than the average person and appreciate it when people invest time and money to ensure the health of their pets, as it leads to longer and happier lives for their furry little friends.

When you first bring home a new pet, you should try to get your pet scheduled for an initial Vet inspection as soon as possible.

You must make sure your pet is vaccinated your pet against any diseases that are known to be fatal, including as distemper, parvo and rabies.  Additionally, regardless of the health status assurances you received from the people who sold you your pet, getting this initial Vet inspection done sooner rather than later could save you thousands of dollars in the long run and potentially a lot of heartbreak.  

For instance, if you find out from this initial inspection that your pet has a rather serious illness, you will need to know what your options are.   As much as it’s unthinkable to even discuss this possible scenario, if you purchased your pet from a credible pet shop, you should be able to return your pet for a full refund or exchange and your Vet will be able to provide you with documentation to assist with this process.  

Or, if you have already established a strong bond with your pet and are fully prepared to provide all the care he or she will need, your Vet can shine a light on the costs associated for caring for a Pet with that particular ailment.  

If it does work out you can afford everything required, your Vet can often set you up with a care plan that you can have deducted from your bank account.   This way when your Regular Vet Visits occur, you may not need to pay much at all.

On the other hand, if you are a low income or welfare dependent family and are sure these costs would be beyond your financial means and you’re unable to return your Pet, your Vet may be able to assist you with advice or options for re-homing or possibly taking your pet to the RSPCA to see if they can take your pet off your hands.

I understand all of this must sound dreadful, but if you can’t afford the time or money to care for a very ill pet, please don’t let your pet suffer from a lack of medication or therapies; it’s far preferable to put a ‘Plan B’ in place as soon as possible.