Post by starfire on Jan 20, 2006 16:02:39 GMT -5
When our pets are young we remember to take them to the vet for their shots and visits. As they get older some of us get lax in taking our pets to the vets. If our pets don't have regular visits to the vet your pets health could decline without you knowing what is going on. As the pet ages their internal systems slows down. Pets need regular check-ups.
The vet will look at the vital signs, heart rate, breathing, physical characteristics and the eyes, nose, ears and throat.
Behavior is also very important.
Is the animal alert and responsive or dull and depressed?
Has waternconsumption increased?
Has urination frequency changed?
Does the animal vomit often or have diarrhea?
These questions can help determine the overall health of your pet.
The vet will check how the bones and joints are holding up. Is stiffness a concern?
Does the animal have trouble getting up? Can the dog no longer take long walks or run like they used to? Many animals feel pain and cannot tell their owners.
The veterinarian will also review your pet's medical history. Have the vaccinations been routinely given year after year? Are preventative care programs followed, such as heartworm preventative and flea and tick
control? All of these together contribute to the longevity and the quality of life of the animal.
Your veterinarian will discuss the health of your pet with you and make recommendations as to how to sustain a long and healthy life. After all, it is not the number of years, but the quality of those years that matters most.
The vet will look at the vital signs, heart rate, breathing, physical characteristics and the eyes, nose, ears and throat.
Behavior is also very important.
Is the animal alert and responsive or dull and depressed?
Has waternconsumption increased?
Has urination frequency changed?
Does the animal vomit often or have diarrhea?
These questions can help determine the overall health of your pet.
The vet will check how the bones and joints are holding up. Is stiffness a concern?
Does the animal have trouble getting up? Can the dog no longer take long walks or run like they used to? Many animals feel pain and cannot tell their owners.
The veterinarian will also review your pet's medical history. Have the vaccinations been routinely given year after year? Are preventative care programs followed, such as heartworm preventative and flea and tick
control? All of these together contribute to the longevity and the quality of life of the animal.
Your veterinarian will discuss the health of your pet with you and make recommendations as to how to sustain a long and healthy life. After all, it is not the number of years, but the quality of those years that matters most.
