Wednesday, May 4, 2011

A Look At Choosing A Vet San Jose

By Shawna Fletcher


Owning a pet can be a very enjoyable experience, and to help ensure they have a long and healthy life it is a good idea to find a doctor for them, before an emergency happens. Let's take a look at a few pointers on how choose a vet San Jose.

First impressions can certainly occur when entering a new building. Foul odors could mean unhealthy conditions, but it could also be from one of the other animals waiting who just had an accident. Schedule your interview for a time when others dogs are likely to be there, and watch their behavior. If they are relaxed, it is probably a good sign that they enjoy interacting with the doctor and staff.

There are vaccinations for almost all pets, and dogs are required to have their Rabies shot, each year. The Parvo Series is being required in some locations, and Kennel Cough is a virus which causes dry harsh coughing. To prevent KC, a yearly booster can protect dogs from this costly condition, which can become very expensive and turn into pneumonia.

During vaccination visits most animal doctors conduct a physical checkup, and maintain records to indicate any changes. However, it would be a good idea to ask if they have all of the necessary equipment on site for other issues that might result in an emergency. X-ray machines, and blood testing equipment, could mean life and death to your pet. Also ask about elder care experience, so that the future can be long and healthy.

A tour of the facility is in order, after all, these are your treasured members of the family, even if they do have fur and four legs. Ask to meet all of the staff members, including the one who does the feeding and watering. Talk with them long enough to decide if they really like working there, and love animals of all kinds.

Humans have unexpected situations which can arise that make it impossible to take their pets with them, and there could be reasons to need boarding facilities while out of town. Find out if the hospital offers this type of service, and then try to meet the person who will be taking care of your pet.

When humans get adopted by a new pet, there are responsibilities which go with the adventure. People are required by law to maintain healthy conditions for pets, just as for the rest of their family. Regular health checkups and vaccinations are only part of what a vet San Jose can provide, and the rest is up to the owner to manage with plenty of love and understanding.

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