Veterinarian Lists 6 Things Pet Parents Can Do To Be Good Patients
Going to the vet is something most pets and their parents don't really look forward to. It can often mean long wait times and it can end up costing an arm and a leg. Dr. Bozelka is an ER Veterinarian who shares advice and information for pet parents in a very entertaining way on TikTok. He posted a video at the end of March sharing 6 things that pet parents do that vets and their staff love.
Taking detailed notes when something is wrong with your pet is one of the things, writing notes of appreciation, and getting your significant other on the phone when the vet comes in to discuss what's going on are a few of the things that vets appreciate. One thing really stood out to me, and that's patience when it comes to wait times. Which of the six things was most surprising to you?
In his caption Dr. Bozelka says that most ways to make your vet happy are pretty simple, but patience is the one thing that they appreciate the most, "For those of you that are understanding and considerate of the wait times, the vet staffs are literally singing your praises and blessing your family and friends behind closed doors because of how amazing you are! Being polite and understanding about your wait is a sure-fire way to get a staff to love you!" Commenters left almost a thousand comments about the video. @Molly shared, "As a receptionist when they actually bring their pets records like they said they would... I almost cry!" and @Jessica added, "I can definitely relate to the last one. I'll go years without seeing a doctor myself but my dogs cough wrong and I'm at least calling lol!"
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Tips For Making a Vet Visit a Breeze
If you are visiting a vet for the first time, they are going to need a lot of information about your pet. The information may include the following: names and doses of all of your pet’s medications, the type of food they eat (and brand), your pet's eating, drinking, and bathroom habits, vaccine history, and past medical records.
If your pet is not friendly with other animals, make sure to let the staff know. They may prefer that you wait outdoors or in your car for the safety of your dog and others. If you have a cat, bring them in a carrier. If you have a dog, have them on a leash.
WebMD also makes a good point about the visit, "Know what your budget is, too. This will help the vet know how extensive a checkup should be. Some people and vets prefer for their pet to get routine bloodwork. Others are fine with the basics, like listening to the animal’s heart and checking their eyes, nose, ears, teeth, and poop. Figure out how much you're prepared to spend if a test shows that your pet needs treatment."
Going to the vet probably won't ever be your pet's favorite thing to do, but you can make it a little less stressful by planning for it in advance and bringing a favorite toy or blanket to help comfort your pet during the stressful event.
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