How to get your pets used to the vet

Get Your Pets Used to the Vet

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When you meet your veterinarian introduce your pets to her/him. Ask your vet to give your pet a treat to show respect.

When you meet your veterinarian introduce your pets to her/him. Ask your vet to give your pet a treat to show respect.

Before your veterinarian looks at your pet, let her/him get used to unfamiliar surroundings.

While your pet is being examined ask your veterinarian if you can keep a hand on your pet. If you can't, keep strong eye contact. This will let your per know he/she is safe.

While your pet is being examined ask your veterinarian if you can keep a hand on your pet. If you can't, keep strong eye contact. This will let your per know he/she is safe.

Talk to your pet in a soothing voice to comfort him/her.

Talk to your pet in a soothing voice to comfort him/her.

Take your pet to the vet for a yearly checkup, and of course when he/she is hurt!

Take your pet to the vet for a yearly checkup, and of course when he/she is hurt!

Be sure to let your veterinarian pet your dog. This will create a bond.

Be sure to let your veterinarian pet your dog. This will create a bond.

Always reward your pet! Take him/her to a pet shop like Petco!

Always reward your pet! Take him/her to a pet shop like Petco!

Awww! Look at this chinchilla!

Awww! Look at this chinchilla!

Gigantic tennis ball? Check!

Gigantic tennis ball? Check!

LOTS OF TREATS!

LOTS OF TREATS!

Squirrel!!

Squirrel!!

Good boy! Good luck! \ud83c\udf40

Good boy! Good luck! 🍀

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