Hi! You are absolutely right to look around for a vet you are comfortable with. Even if the vet suggested all the right things but you dont feel at home there or with him/her you must look for a better fit. It is no different than looking for a Primary care physician for yourself.
Just to reaffirm to you the standard is to start the new pup or dog on heartworm preventative care. With that said I am not an advocate of any kind of medication if it is not absoutely necessary. Preventative care for specific elements depends on the pup's lifestyle.
Is it going to be an inside or and outside dog?
Do you use pet boarders or pet sitting services often?
What part of the country do you live in (mosquitos).
Genetically is the pup prone to any particluar ailment and is it at this time showing symptoms of anything.(parvo)
Just like human bodies animal bodies have to process medication. If you feed the pup good quality food, maintain its regular check ups with the vet, look out for anything out of the odinary,you shouldnt have to give it meds of any kind.
The vet Tech was absolutely wrong to put his 2 cents in. It was condescending and rude. I would call the office and speak with the vet and mention his behaviour. He took it upon himself to mentor you and it was unprofessional the vet should be aware of that and possibly correct it in the future. I understand you are a new pet owner and it is natural to be unsure about things in pet care but remember no question is too silly to ask. So on your visit with a new vet ask.ask.ask
Good luck on your search for a good vet and congratulations on your new baby! One dog lover to another you will make beautiful memories with your darling as I have with all of mine!
Just to reaffirm to you the standard is to start the new pup or dog on heartworm preventative care. With that said I am not an advocate of any kind of medication if it is not absoutely necessary. Preventative care for specific elements depends on the pup's lifestyle.
Is it going to be an inside or and outside dog?
Do you use pet boarders or pet sitting services often?
What part of the country do you live in (mosquitos).
Genetically is the pup prone to any particluar ailment and is it at this time showing symptoms of anything.(parvo)
Just like human bodies animal bodies have to process medication. If you feed the pup good quality food, maintain its regular check ups with the vet, look out for anything out of the odinary,you shouldnt have to give it meds of any kind.
The vet Tech was absolutely wrong to put his 2 cents in. It was condescending and rude. I would call the office and speak with the vet and mention his behaviour. He took it upon himself to mentor you and it was unprofessional the vet should be aware of that and possibly correct it in the future. I understand you are a new pet owner and it is natural to be unsure about things in pet care but remember no question is too silly to ask. So on your visit with a new vet ask.ask.ask
Good luck on your search for a good vet and congratulations on your new baby! One dog lover to another you will make beautiful memories with your darling as I have with all of mine!
