10 Things You Can Do to Make Veterinary Visits Better for Everyone

10 Things You Can Do to Make Veterinary Visits Better for Everyone; Accustom your pet to its carrier and to traveling in the car; If your veterinarian doesn't already have your pet's medical record on file, bring it with you or have your previous veterinary team send or fax the records – or, at a minimum, bring your own notes on your pet's health and medical history. Don't send your pet with a person who doesn't have the information the vet will need to help your pet - or if you have to do this, thoroughly document your pet's current condition on paper and make sure you're available by phone to answer questions that may come up; Arrive on time or a few minutes early for your appointment; Unless your children can sit quietly without distracting you or interfering with your veterinary team's ability to examine or treat your pet or talk to you about your pet, consider leaving your children with a babysitter while you take your pet to the veterinarian; Turn your cell phone off while you are in the exam room; Know what medications your pet is receiving (including supplements), as well as how much, how often and how long it is given, and/or bring them with you; Share your observations and concerns with your veterinarian – read more here;https://www.avma.org/public/YourVet/Pages/visits.aspx?utm_source=smartbrief&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=smartbrief-assoc-news

DOGS AND HORSE SHOWS.

Animal lovers love to take their pets everywhere,and although not all areas are safe they still want their furry friends around. Horse lovers are usually dog lovers and they will usually want to take them to horse shows,the risk of such exposure is high and the dog can come down with a disease or the horses could be infected. The dogs seeking access to such areas must be sociable,heed commands and learn to sit still and of course they must be vaccinated.Dogs at shows should not be allowed to wander off to stalls or barns or the holding crates of horses. Pups can easily be trampled on,bumped into causing panic which would affect the horses. A shout-out, a yell a grind can change the temperament of the horse, so dont ruin a great day at the horse fair leave fido at home. Horse shows that gives access to dogs have rules; see how to train your dog so he can come with to the fair.http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-exclusives/horse-show-dogs.aspx