Become a Rock Star of Veterinary Visits
Are you taking your dog to a vet for a wellness exam or because they’re ill? Do you know what questions to ask your veterinarian? Do you know how to get the most out of your visit?
Get your FREE Veterinary Visit Checklists and maximize your veterinary visits.
Veterinary Visit Checklist Part I: For Your Veterinarian
Do you know what information you need to be able to provide to your veterinarian to get the most out of your visit? Many people cannot answer the simplest question such as what food they feed or when was the last time their dog threw up.
You might think you’re well-prepared. But I can tell you that you will be surprised how much you won’t think of unless you consolidate your notes beforehand.
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Veterinary Visit Checklist: Before the Visit
Veterinary Visit Checklist Part II: For Yourself
You are concluding your veterinary visit. Are you leaving with all the information you need?
Are you satisfied that you understand what is going on with your dog? Did you get all your questions and concerns addressed? Are you comfortable with the treatment plan? Will you be able to apply it? Do you know when you should expect to see an improvement, what the potential side effects are, and what to do if you forget a dose?
Empowered with your Veterinary Visit Checklist part II you will never be in the dark.
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Veterinary Visit Checklist: Before You Leave the Office
Veterinary Visit Checklist Part III: Surgery Checklist
Do you fully understand what your dog’s surgery will encompass, and how much it will cost? Do you understand all the parts involved to make your dog’s surgery safe and successful? Do you know what results you should expect? Do you know potential complications and what to do if they happen? Do you know how to help your dog through the post-op recovery?
Be prepared and empowered by understanding with your free veterinary Visit Checklist Part III: Surgery Checklist.
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Surgery Post-Op Care: Example Plan
The checklists contain information that you and your veterinarian should exchange. You might not need to fill in all the fields every time, but you should gather all of the information at least once.
Unexpected bonus:
Jasmine’s veterinarian reviewed our Veterinary Visit Checklists. He kept everything I compiled and added more stuff, knowing he might end up with a client bringing the forms in for a veterinary visit with him.
Information is key to diagnosis as well as a successful treatment.
As much as they might consider providing all the information required in the checklists a pain in the backside, a veterinarian serious about the well-being of your dog will appreciate this communication tool.
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