Prepare Your Pet for a Trip to the Veterinarian

As part of Banfield's continuing effort to provide the best possible experience for you and your Pet, we want to provide help for new and returning patients planning a visit to one of our Pet hospitals.

Being properly prepared for your Pet's trip to Banfield will ensure we have the proper information needed to effectively and efficiently provide the right veterinary services for your Pet. It can also help reduce the amount of stress or anxiety some Pets may experience when visiting a veterinary hospital for the first time. By keeping a few simple things in mind, your visits to Banfield can be easier and more convenient.

Veterinary Visit Preparation Tips

We want to make certain that your Pet's health care is as comprehensive as possible and have assembled a few simple preparation tips that can help make your visit to one of Banfield's local Pet hospitals a productive and stress-free day for you and your Pet.

• If you're making your first visit to Banfield or plan on dropping your Pet off, please print out and complete the appropriate appointment forms, which we have provided for your convenience.
• If your Pet is experiencing an illness, make sure you bring a thorough description of your Pet's symptoms. A detailed written account of the reasons you brought your Pet to the office is an invaluable resource, helping our veterinarians make well-informed treatment decisions.
• Bringing familiar items, such as your Pet's favorite toys or blankets, can help them feel comfortable during the ride to the hospital.
• Please bring along any information you have about your Pet's previous health care or medical history, such as past vaccinations or special nutritional requirements. This information will assist our veterinary care professionals in the treatment they provide your Pets.
• Write down any Pet health care questions you’d like to have our local veterinarians answer. Sometimes, it may be difficult to recall specific questions without notes.

Visiting the veterinarian, whether for preventive care such as Pet vaccinations or for more specific medical treatments, does not have to be a stressful adventure for you and your Pet. With proper preparation you can help the visit go smoothly — and ensure your Pet comes home healthy.

Preparing at Home

Beyond preparing for an actual visit to the vet, you can also prepare your Pet with simple day-to-day habits such as proper dental care and examinations. PetDR, our online Pet health care resource center, is an excellent source of Pet care tips and veterinary information that can help you implement a regimen of simple health checks for your Pet. Routine examinations of your Pet at home may also help them feel more at ease when they are examined by the veterinarian, reducing stress during your visits.

Start preparing for your next visit to Banfield today. Use our hospital locator to find a Banfield near you.
 

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