Veterinarians

Ever Wonder If Everyone Else Asks Their Vet the Same Questions as You Do?

Published June 1, 2011 | By admin

Party Marty here! On a mission to find out some of the most frequently asked questions pet owners present to their veterinarian. Too shy to ask? Feel silly asking a certain question? Once you read this list, you will probably feel as if you are in good company. Here’s what my sources are saying are the most common questions posed to veterinarians:

1.) What is the healthiest food I can feed my pet?

2.) How much should I feed my pet?

3.) Is my pet too fat?

4.) What vaccinations does my pet need?

5.) When can my puppy go outside?

6.) Should I brush my pet’s teeth?

7.) How frequently should I bathe my pet?

8.) Why does my dog eat poop/grass/other non-edible items?

9.) Can my pet make me sick or can I make him sick?

10.) How much is this visit going to cost me?

Okay…I threw in that last one….but you get the picture! Nearly everyone has the same questions. Ask away! That’s what your vet is there for.

What? Are you still here? Oh…you want the answers! Well, I suppose you will just have to come back for those later on! (There had to be a catch, right?)

Thanks to everydayhealth.com for assisting with these questions.

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October is National Pet Wellness Month!!!

Published October 1, 2009 | By bloggindogs

Jessie: Hey! It’s October 1st! This is a great month, as it focuses on the pets in your life! It is National Pet Wellness Month! Who could ask for a better month?

Bo: How about a month all about ME?

Jessie: And where is the value in that? Besides, I need to get moving here if I am to pontificate about the glory of this month. To get started, did you know that pets age SEVEN TIMES faster than people do?

Bo: Yeah…and you don’t see ME lathering on the anti-wrinkle creams at night!

Jessie: By age 2, most pets are adults. By age 4, they are considered middle-aged. By age 7…..

Bo: Let me guess….social security kicks in then.

Jessie: By age 7, they are full-fledged seniors! Hard to believe, but it is true. My human, Karen, has another human friend whose grandma is 105 years old! My goodness…where on earth does that age fit into the stratosphere?

Bo: So, any words of wisdom for the pets in your life who are aging just reading your words here?

Jessie: Yes! Your human should get you to the veterinarian twice a year for wellness exams. This is necessary to simple treat and prevent health problems before they become serious. These visits also provide a great opportunity to allow your human to discuss with the vet any health or behavioral issue you might have.

Bo: So, it takes just two times a year to make sure YOU are covered there, bud? I would think it would take more than that!

Jessie: I am ignoring you on that one, Bo. I am, however, encouraging all pet owners to get that next wellness exam appointment set for your pet TODAY! In doing so, your day will be complete and your pet will love you for it.

Bo: Do they give out lollipops at the vet’s?

Jessie: Go back to sleep, please.