Vet Check Ups

[Lynlovesdogs]

Hi all,

I've had my doggie for about 6 months this week, so we were just wondering, how often would u take ur dog for a check up? is it every year, or every 6 months, or is it just when u think there's something wrong?

Just wondering what everyone's opinion is or what they actually do

thanks dolers

[Dog_Horse_Girl]

Leaving any other issues aside, I take each of my dogs to the vet annually for a thorough check-up. This visit has in the past included annual vaccinations, however my new vet is supportive of the three-year protocol and I'll be discussing with him whether the dogs need vaccinations this year or not.

I have a greyhound with a slipped disc in her neck, so from time to time, she needs to see the vet for symptom relief and a re-check.

I have a mini foxie cross with epilepsy so she goes to the vet at least every three months to check her medication levels.

I have a staffy cross with skin allergies - she used to see the vet for a course of anti-inflammatories up to a few times yearly, but she's now on a herbal treatment plan and no longer sees the western vet for this problem.

I would always advocate developing a positive relationship with a vet you can trust and one that fits with your philosophies of health care/wellness/welfare.

I also advocate conducting your own research into certain things such as diet, vaccinations, preventive medicines, alternative remedies, and any specific issues that may relate to your own dog/s. But do more than just surf the internet!

[cassie]

Neither of my dogs are into their senior years yet, but the general rule I go by is that they should have a thorough check-up once a year, increasing to twice a year once they "get old"

[MissMonaro]

My dogs have their check ups when they go for their annual vaccination. Otherwise the only other time they go to the vets is when they are sick or injured, or an expectant mum.

[Reddii]

My two are at the vet every 8 weeks for a check up, but that's more to do with the fact that one of them is on a long road to recovery from a broken elbow and the other one is a sporting dog so I like to make sure nothing is out of place/alignment.

[wagsalot]

Riley gets his annual check up when he gets his yearly vaccinations.

He tends to end up at the vets more than that though due to allergies and his eyes.

[Lynlovesdogs]

Thanks guys

[Kaos Central]

We do the 12 month thing unless something goes wrong. If you have the feeling something is off i might take them to the vet.