{"id":303,"date":"2022-06-06T09:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T14:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilevetmd.com\/blog\/?p=303"},"modified":"2022-06-06T09:19:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T14:19:00","slug":"maximizing-pet-care-communicating-with-your-veterinarian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/maximizing-pet-care-communicating-with-your-veterinarian\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximizing Pet Care: Communicating with Your Veterinarian"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1272959146-2000x1100.jpg\" alt=\"dog owner talking with a veterinarian about pet health\" class=\"wp-image-304\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Caring for your pet is a two-way street, and when it comes to maximizing your pet care experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\">Mobile Vet M.D.<\/a> wants our clients to know all the tips and tricks of making the most of a vet visit. Communicating with your veterinarian doesn\u2019t have to be hard. Read on to learn how to do it well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keys to Communicating with Your Veterinarian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making sure that you get what you need from your interaction with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/staff\/\">Dr. Mary<\/a> starts with doing your part to ensure that you maximize your experience. Consider the following pro tips for getting the most from your vet visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be ready to go at your scheduled appointment time. That ensures that we can utilize every minute allotted to you and your pet.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Ensure that someone knowledgeable about your pet\u2019s care and daily habits is present for the exam. We have a lot of questions!<\/li><li>Know what medications and\/or supplements your pet is taking and when the last doses were administered (having the bottles handy is helpful).&nbsp;<\/li><li>Administer any anti-anxiety or sedative medications we have recommended so that we can provide the care we need to.<\/li><li>Write down your questions and concerns so that we don\u2019t forget anything.<\/li><li>If we haven\u2019t seen your pet before, have copies of previous records and test results handy.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t let your pet potty right before our examination, especially if we need to assess urine for potential problems.<\/li><li>Have some of your pet\u2019s favorite treats handy. Even better if they are a little hungry prior to our arrival!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Forget to Share<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While we will have lots of things to ask you, communicating with your veterinarian is a two-way street. You know your pet best, and you probably have a lot of helpful information to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to let us know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If there are changes in your pet\u2019s bathroom or litter box habits<\/li><li>About any behavioral changes or concerns<\/li><li>If your pet\u2019s appetite has changed<\/li><li>When there are concerning behaviors that might indicate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purinainstitute.com\/sites\/g\/files\/auxxlc381\/files\/2018-08\/DISHAA.pdf\">cognitive dysfunction<\/a><\/li><li>If you are having trouble maintaining a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/5-facts-and-myths-about-pets-weight\/\">healthy weight for your pet<\/a><\/li><li>If you have trouble giving your pet medications<\/li><li>If you feel that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/pain-in-pets\/\">pet is in pain<\/a><\/li><li>Any potential medication or vaccination side effects<\/li><li>If you don\u2019t understand something that we are saying\u2013we want you to feel comfortable with the information we are providing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/about-us\/\">contact us right away<\/a> if you have questions or concerns about your four-legged friend. We are there to assist with their care, but you are your pet\u2019s best advocate. Speak up when you think something is wrong, because they can\u2019t.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caring for your pet is a two-way street, and when it comes to maximizing your pet care experience, Mobile Vet M.D. wants our clients to know all the tips and tricks of making the most of a vet visit. Communicating with your veterinarian doesn\u2019t have to be hard. 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