JB1824 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Do people generally take their puppy for a vet checkup before they're due for their next vaccination/booster? I'm wondering if I should be making an appointment withthe vet soon or not (picking up the puppy in just under 2 weeks). If so, is it better to go to the vet a few days after picking the puppy up when it's settled in at home? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I always take a new puppy straight to my vet, usually the day after I get them. You want to know if there are any issues asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara8430 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Good question, i need the answer to that one too (picking up at end of month). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I always recommend taking a pup for a check up the day after you pick it up . This way , the vet sees it 'as is' , and if there are any issues, they can be sorted straight away . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktig Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) When my pup arrived it was a saturday afternoon and I had him at the vet first thing monday morning. He was 9 weeks old, and not due another vaccination for 3 weeks, but it was good to get him checked over, to see he'd travelled okay, especially as he'd come from interstate on a plane. I would have had him checked over even if he'd been coming from locally though...for both my and my breeder's peace of mind. Edited October 31, 2011 by ktig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suziwong66 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I rang the vets well before Wilbur arrived and made an appointment for the Monday following the Friday of his arrival. He arrived late in the day so a Friday appt was out; i decided against a Saturday appoint because typically vets are busy and i didn't want to be rushed through my appt. ...So my best option was the Monday. As it turned out, it was that appt that made me change vets. The very strong guilt inducing didactic marketing lecture that Wilbur should be 1) on Hills Science Diet and NOTHING else; 2) he NEEDS to have the JPS surgical procedure so he doesn't get hip dysplasia and 3) should be desexed asap, did nothing to assure me that the vet service had his physical and emotional well being at heart... I had already paid for the puppy school classes with the practice, before he had arrived or i would have used another service....puppy school ended up being very little socialisation and lots of didactic lecturing with a good measure of guilt applied....no shocks there, since i get the feeling that all the staff across all three practices within the service have been directed to approach clients with a marketing focus. I still stand strong that Wilbur won't be on the Hills Science Diet, won't get the JPS procedure and won't be desexed until he's at least 12 months old so that his hormones develop bone density and he develops into what a lab should look like. I have since found a vet that is very lab oriented as he and his wife breed chocolate labs; so they're right up our alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I've always taken pups & kittens to the vets for a wellness check within 3 days of acquiring them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Usually take the pup to the vet within 48 hours getting the pup home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Puppies/dogs get a wellness check asap after receiving them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarvis Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Our vet offers a free health check for new puppies - a free 25 min appointment where they check over the puppy and talk about vaccinations/worming/ticks/desexing plans/feeding/socialisation etc I thought it was going to be an opportunity to 'sell' stuff to me, but it wasn't at all. Very good for peace of mind and a nice way to meet the vet (for us and for the puppy). See if your vet would do something similar? And good luck with your pup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyBlue Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I rang the vets well before Wilbur arrived and made an appointment for the Monday following the Friday of his arrival. He arrived late in the day so a Friday appt was out; i decided against a Saturday appoint because typically vets are busy and i didn't want to be rushed through my appt. ...So my best option was the Monday. As it turned out, it was that appt that made me change vets. The very strong guilt inducing didactic marketing lecture that Wilbur should be 1) on Hills Science Diet and NOTHING else; 2) he NEEDS to have the JPS surgical procedure so he doesn't get hip dysplasia and 3) should be desexed asap, did nothing to assure me that the vet service had his physical and emotional well being at heart... I had already paid for the puppy school classes with the practice, before he had arrived or i would have used another service....puppy school ended up being very little socialisation and lots of didactic lecturing with a good measure of guilt applied....no shocks there, since i get the feeling that all the staff across all three practices within the service have been directed to approach clients with a marketing focus. I still stand strong that Wilbur won't be on the Hills Science Diet, won't get the JPS procedure and won't be desexed until he's at least 12 months old so that his hormones develop bone density and he develops into what a lab should look like. I have since found a vet that is very lab oriented as he and his wife breed chocolate labs; so they're right up our alley. ....whats a JPS procedure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minyvlz Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I would get insurance, then get the pup off to the vet ;) Just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suziwong66 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I rang the vets well before Wilbur arrived and made an appointment for the Monday following the Friday of his arrival. He arrived late in the day so a Friday appt was out; i decided against a Saturday appoint because typically vets are busy and i didn't want to be rushed through my appt. ...So my best option was the Monday. As it turned out, it was that appt that made me change vets. The very strong guilt inducing didactic marketing lecture that Wilbur should be 1) on Hills Science Diet and NOTHING else; 2) he NEEDS to have the JPS surgical procedure so he doesn't get hip dysplasia and 3) should be desexed asap, did nothing to assure me that the vet service had his physical and emotional well being at heart... I had already paid for the puppy school classes with the practice, before he had arrived or i would have used another service....puppy school ended up being very little socialisation and lots of didactic lecturing with a good measure of guilt applied....no shocks there, since i get the feeling that all the staff across all three practices within the service have been directed to approach clients with a marketing focus. I still stand strong that Wilbur won't be on the Hills Science Diet, won't get the JPS procedure and won't be desexed until he's at least 12 months old so that his hormones develop bone density and he develops into what a lab should look like. I have since found a vet that is very lab oriented as he and his wife breed chocolate labs; so they're right up our alley. ....whats a JPS procedure? here's a nice link that will explain the procedure My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Have you asked the breeder? Some have a vet check up with your own vet within a set time as a part of their contract. A vet check in the first day or 2 is also a good idea, if your vet finds a porblem and it is something you don;t want to live with, then you can return the pup before to much of a bond has formed. It is also good for pup to have a vet visit without having a needle stuck in them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1824 Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks for the replies! I'll contact the breeder first I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I took Kyojin to the vet pretty much as soon as I got him. I wanted to make sure that there definitely weren't any issues present with him, especially as I'd had him flown over from a breeder without ever seeing him first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Depends on the time of year. When I picked up my pup Parvo was rife in my area and most surrounding areas. No way was I taking a partially vaccinated pup to a suburban vet! I travelled to the country vet my breeder used for his vaccinations as they hadn't had any cases up there and I figured whilst it was inconvenient it was a ton safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Having acquired a dog with problems, my advice would be to see a vet on the day of bringing the puppy home, or the next day. That way, if anything is amiss, you can return the animal immediately without having to deal with emotional attachment to the animal (though perhaps emotional attachment to the idea of the puppy is harder to manage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 What bedazzled says is really important. Ring first and see if there is a lot of parvo around the area. Assuming there isn't, I always take newcomers for a 'meet and greet/wellness' check asap after getting them - but carrying them into the surgery. It's a great opportunity for them to get to know the vet and the vet staff with nothing 'bad' happening to them - lots of oohs and aaahs and cuddles - can only be good - worth the consult fee for me. @suziewong - - I would have been running a mile too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara8430 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Just rang and made my appointment at the vet for the monday after i pick my new girl up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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