Why take your pup to the vet?

Quando · 03-12-2010, 07:33 AM

Many times I have read on the forums that in the US you go to the vet to have your pups checked directly after you have picked them up from a breeder. Why do you do this, why do you think it is necessary? Do you think that a breeder might be giving you a sick pup? What does the vet check when you take the pup to him? What does the vet mean when he confirms good health? How intense is that check up?

sonyau · 03-12-2010, 08:40 AM

i did it to get a repor wtih the vet and so they could get them started on heartworm and all that stuff.. also its to get a good relationship with the vet cuz if u go to one right before the pup needs something and u dont like them then ur pup is going without shots or ur just angry the whole time..

boxerlover23 · 03-12-2010, 03:35 PM

I agree with sonyua.

Mom2Rocky · 03-12-2010, 04:21 PM

Why wouldn't you take you puppy to the vet should be the question!

When we got Rocky we took him in to see the vet within 2 days. He just got a look over of his eyes, mouth, ears, abdomin, joint movement, body temp, coat condition, heartworm preventative, flea and tick application to take home, fecal check. Then later he went back to get another fecal check and injections... they then looked at everything again such as ears, mouth, jaw alignment, joint movement etc.

Rolemala · 03-12-2010, 06:23 PM

Well, when we go in they get weighed, temp checked. The assistant asks us questions regarding where they came from, if they are eating, drinking okay, and writes down any questions or concerns for the vet to address.

The vet comes in and watches them walk around. Assesses their over all temperment, mood. Check eyes, ears, throat, teeth. Checks for fleas, looks at their skin, and fur. rubs all over the body to check for unsual lumps or bumps. Rotates the hips and shoulders to make sure they feel okay (no popping or cracking). Looks from behind to make sure everything looks even. Then he listens to their heart and compares the heart beat to the pulse ( he does this for many, many, minutes as we sit on the edge of our seats!) Listens to the lungs, bowel sounds. Palpates the stomach. Then does a parvo test, fecal exam, and first vaccs.

You wouldn't believe what can be picked up by the vet during the initial exam, that you might not even notice or think its just normal puppy akwardness.

Maverick (RIP) was diagnosed with a severe heart murmur and passed at 4 months
He also had demodex, coccidia, giardia, tapeworm, as did his sister.

Lexus had giardia, I thought she just had runny poo from change of environment and food.

My aunts puppy (a newfoundland) was diagnosed with severe hip dysplagia at his first appointment. She noticed him walking funny, but just thought it was his akward stage. The vet noticed one leg was shorter then the other, and that his leg turned outward and wouldn't rotate well. He was actually born without the ball that goes into the socket. He also had giardia as well.

greg · 03-12-2010, 07:53 PM

I agree with Rolemala, you would be foolish not to get your new pup checked out by a vet, your vet will be able to tell if anything is wrong with your new pup.

03-12-2010, 07:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Quando Power User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 591	Why take your pup to the vet? Many times I have read on the forums that in the US you go to the vet to have your pups checked directly after you have picked them up from a breeder. Why do you do this, why do you think it is necessary? Do you think that a breeder might be giving you a sick pup? What does the vet check when you take the pup to him? What does the vet mean when he confirms good health? How intense is that check up?

03-12-2010, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
sonyau Experienced User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 106	i did it to get a repor wtih the vet and so they could get them started on heartworm and all that stuff.. also its to get a good relationship with the vet cuz if u go to one right before the pup needs something and u dont like them then ur pup is going without shots or ur just angry the whole time.. __________________

03-12-2010, 03:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
boxerlover23 Power User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 445	I agree with sonyua. __________________ A fan of Trupanion pet insurance *It helped me save my puppy!*

03-12-2010, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mom2Rocky Power User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 385	Why wouldn't you take you puppy to the vet should be the question! When we got Rocky we took him in to see the vet within 2 days. He just got a look over of his eyes, mouth, ears, abdomin, joint movement, body temp, coat condition, heartworm preventative, flea and tick application to take home, fecal check. Then later he went back to get another fecal check and injections... they then looked at everything again such as ears, mouth, jaw alignment, joint movement etc. __________________ Rocky 11/07/09 Connect with us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1383455584

03-12-2010, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
greg Super User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,762	I agree with Rolemala, you would be foolish not to get your new pup checked out by a vet, your vet will be able to tell if anything is wrong with your new pup. __________________ Greg Infinity Boxers

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03-12-2010, 06:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rolemala Experienced User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 128	Well, when we go in they get weighed, temp checked. The assistant asks us questions regarding where they came from, if they are eating, drinking okay, and writes down any questions or concerns for the vet to address. The vet comes in and watches them walk around. Assesses their over all temperment, mood. Check eyes, ears, throat, teeth. Checks for fleas, looks at their skin, and fur. rubs all over the body to check for unsual lumps or bumps. Rotates the hips and shoulders to make sure they feel okay (no popping or cracking). Looks from behind to make sure everything looks even. Then he listens to their heart and compares the heart beat to the pulse ( he does this for many, many, minutes as we sit on the edge of our seats!) Listens to the lungs, bowel sounds. Palpates the stomach. Then does a parvo test, fecal exam, and first vaccs. You wouldn't believe what can be picked up by the vet during the initial exam, that you might not even notice or think its just normal puppy akwardness. Maverick (RIP) was diagnosed with a severe heart murmur and passed at 4 months He also had demodex, coccidia, giardia, tapeworm, as did his sister. Lexus had giardia, I thought she just had runny poo from change of environment and food. My aunts puppy (a newfoundland) was diagnosed with severe hip dysplagia at his first appointment. She noticed him walking funny, but just thought it was his akward stage. The vet noticed one leg was shorter then the other, and that his leg turned outward and wouldn't rotate well. He was actually born without the ball that goes into the socket. He also had giardia as well.