5 Things To Bring To Your Puppy’s First Visit To The Vet

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Starting things off on the right paw with your puppy’s first visit to the vet

It’s time for your puppy’s first visit to the vet – it can be nerve-racking for both you and your pup! Making regular appointments with your veterinarian will help to ensure that you are managing your dog’s health and getting a handle on problems before they get out of hand. And that first visit is the most important one. This is the start of a long relationship with a person who can help your long live a long, happy life.

Before you head into the office, it helps to be prepared. Here is a list of five things that will have you looking like a prepared pet parent.

Bring a list of questions

Bring your puppy’s paperwork

Bring a stool sample

Bring a carrier

Bring your checkbook

If you have any tips you’d like to share from your puppy’s first trip to the vet, feel free to share them. Just leave them in the comment section below.

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