Visit to the veterinarian and preventive examination
Visits to the veterinarian and preventive examinations of the dog are carried out in order to recognize diseases or deviations in the health of your pet in time. Usually they are carried out once a year before vaccination. But veterinarians recommend having them at least once every six months, and for older and disease-prone dogs, seasonally.
Preventive examination of the dog includes:
- Visual examination of the pet for the presence of parasites, anatomical and physiological changes, the integrity of the skin and coat.
- Examination of mucous membranes
- Eye examination
- Ear examination
- Examination of the mouth and teeth
- temperature measurement
- Blood tests
- Survey of the owner (what he eats, what kind of chair, physical activity)
- Ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity.
The main task of preventive examination is the prevention of disease.
What else is useful preventive examination of the dog and a visit to the veterinarian?
- Enables early detection of disease
- Helps prevent severe pathologies.
- Provides timely expert advice.
- Inspires confidence in the well-being of your pet.
