Sunday, December 3, 2017

A Pet Parent's Guide To Hiring Red Bluff Small Animal Services CA

By Betty Kelly


If you have a cat, dog or other small animal it is important that you find the right veterinarian to take care of them when they are sick or injured. An animal such as a dog or cat will have different needs than a horse, cow or other large animal will. Here are some tips that you can use to fin d the right vet who can provide you with Red Bluff small animal services CA.

One thing to consider first is what kind of animal companion you have. Many small animal clinics will be able to care for dogs and cats equally well but may have a hard time diagnosing and treating exotic animals. If you have a rodent, a lizard or a bird you may want to ask a prospective clinic how much experience the vets have in treating your pet.

Some individuals prefer to feed raw diets and may have concerns about how their pet is vaccinated. Others prefer services such as acupuncture or chiropractic medicine for their pets. If this is the case with you, it can be a good idea to ask a potential vet what their attitudes are towards these alternate therapies. You will quickly find out which vets will give your pet the kind of care you have been looking for.

When your cat or dog gets sick or hurt late at night or on the weekend, what will you do? If you want to make sure that your pet has good continuity of care you will want to choose a clinic that offers after-hours or on-call services. If the clinic does not have after-hours service available you should likely ask them who they recommend you call in case something happens after they are closed.

Many cat owners are beginning to prefer taking pets to cat-only clinics. Cats can be very different than dogs are when it comes to dietary needs and behaviors as well. There are an increasing number of vets who are choosing to focus their practice solely on felines. If you have a cat that is difficult to handle and you want a more relaxed environment you may want to look at this style of practice.

Finding potential clinics online is not hard. There are many on the internet that you can choose from. Some people may not like the idea of simply picking a name from a list of clinics. If this is how you feel you may want to ask people you know which vet they use to care for their pets.

Once you have some names to choose from you may want to actually visit the clinic. That way you will be able to get a good feel for the practice and the staff members you will be dealing with. Don't be surprised if you are not allowed to view operating rooms or other areas of the clinic. Often areas such as these may need to remain sterile or may have patients recovering in them.

Finding a great clinic to deal with can be a huge relief. Just make sure to start looking before your pets become ill and you need to make a choice when you are feeling stressed and upset. Your pets will be happier and healthier if you do.




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