This Month:
October
October
October is National Pet Wellness Month.
Your pet's health and wellbeing is very important to us, we want to make sure we give you and your pet the best possible care. Which is why we recommend yearly wellness visits with your pet’s veterinarian. This helps us in many ways, we are able to look back at your pet’s records to see what their "normal" health looks like and also helps your pet feel more comfortable with us by forming a relationship so the next visit is not so scary. Many of our patients get so excited to see us and will even run to the door. If you bring your pet only when they are sick, they may be more nervous and uncooperative since they are already in a stressful situation and now have "strangers" poking and prodding them.
Bringing your pet to the vet may be intimidating and you may not always know what to expect. Whether this is your first time owning a pet, you aren't able to be with your pet, or your pet is now in geriatric stages of life, you may be a bit nervous about your visit. We offer in-person examinations, drop-off examinations, and technician appointments.
Our in-person exam will be a scheduled appointment at a specific time where you and your pet will be in one of our exam rooms with the Veterinarian.
Our drop-off exams are for your convenience, this allows you to bring your pet at a scheduled time and leave them with us for a set amount of time rather than waiting. During this time the veterinarian will thoroughly examine your pet and then contact you with any findings or treatments needed.
Our technician appointments are where a veterinary technician, rather than a veterinarian, provides care or services to your pet. These appointments can include but are not limited to: nail trims, vaccine boosters, administering medications, routine blood work, etc.
For your pet’s first visit we recommend an in-person appointment, this way you are able to meet with the veterinarian and staff who will be working with your pet. For this appointment, when your pet first comes into our building, our receptionists will greet you and take a brief history and weigh your pet. If this is your first visit, we ask that you bring some information with you: your pet's previous medical history (if they have been to another vet clinic) and/or vaccination records, the brand of food and how much you're feeding your pet, any medications you are giving your pet, and a stool sample (if you are able to acquire one).
Then, an assistant will bring you and your pet into one of our exam rooms where they will take your pet's temperature and comb them for fleas. At this time if there is anything extra needed, e.g. nail trim, anal gland expression, blood work, ear cleaning, etc., the assistant will bring your animal to the back treatment room for the technicians to perform these tasks.
Afterwards, Dr. Gartland will come in and give your pet a thorough physical exam. Where she will listen to your pet's heart, lungs, check their skin, eyes, ears, and give vaccinations (if any). After the exam, Dr. Gartland will talk with you about any concerns you may have or treatments your pet may need.
Finally, you will finish up with the receptionists in the lobby. They will fill any prescribed prescriptions and go over the dosing instructions, along with answering any questions you may have about the medications. They will also get your bill put together, which is to be paid at the time of service, and schedule any future appointments, if needed.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a wellness visit for your pet, please call our office at (906)786-1878 or you can request an appointment by clicking on the "Request an Appointment" button to the right on our website.
Your pet's health and wellbeing is very important to us, we want to make sure we give you and your pet the best possible care. Which is why we recommend yearly wellness visits with your pet’s veterinarian. This helps us in many ways, we are able to look back at your pet’s records to see what their "normal" health looks like and also helps your pet feel more comfortable with us by forming a relationship so the next visit is not so scary. Many of our patients get so excited to see us and will even run to the door. If you bring your pet only when they are sick, they may be more nervous and uncooperative since they are already in a stressful situation and now have "strangers" poking and prodding them.
Bringing your pet to the vet may be intimidating and you may not always know what to expect. Whether this is your first time owning a pet, you aren't able to be with your pet, or your pet is now in geriatric stages of life, you may be a bit nervous about your visit. We offer in-person examinations, drop-off examinations, and technician appointments.
Our in-person exam will be a scheduled appointment at a specific time where you and your pet will be in one of our exam rooms with the Veterinarian.
Our drop-off exams are for your convenience, this allows you to bring your pet at a scheduled time and leave them with us for a set amount of time rather than waiting. During this time the veterinarian will thoroughly examine your pet and then contact you with any findings or treatments needed.
Our technician appointments are where a veterinary technician, rather than a veterinarian, provides care or services to your pet. These appointments can include but are not limited to: nail trims, vaccine boosters, administering medications, routine blood work, etc.
For your pet’s first visit we recommend an in-person appointment, this way you are able to meet with the veterinarian and staff who will be working with your pet. For this appointment, when your pet first comes into our building, our receptionists will greet you and take a brief history and weigh your pet. If this is your first visit, we ask that you bring some information with you: your pet's previous medical history (if they have been to another vet clinic) and/or vaccination records, the brand of food and how much you're feeding your pet, any medications you are giving your pet, and a stool sample (if you are able to acquire one).
Then, an assistant will bring you and your pet into one of our exam rooms where they will take your pet's temperature and comb them for fleas. At this time if there is anything extra needed, e.g. nail trim, anal gland expression, blood work, ear cleaning, etc., the assistant will bring your animal to the back treatment room for the technicians to perform these tasks.
Afterwards, Dr. Gartland will come in and give your pet a thorough physical exam. Where she will listen to your pet's heart, lungs, check their skin, eyes, ears, and give vaccinations (if any). After the exam, Dr. Gartland will talk with you about any concerns you may have or treatments your pet may need.
Finally, you will finish up with the receptionists in the lobby. They will fill any prescribed prescriptions and go over the dosing instructions, along with answering any questions you may have about the medications. They will also get your bill put together, which is to be paid at the time of service, and schedule any future appointments, if needed.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a wellness visit for your pet, please call our office at (906)786-1878 or you can request an appointment by clicking on the "Request an Appointment" button to the right on our website.
Ticks and mosquitos are terrible this year! Make sure your pet has their flea and tick and heartworm preventatives. Contact us today to keep your pet protected against those pesky ticks and mosquitos or order them online by clicking on the My VetStore Online button below.
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