Top Tips for a Smooth New Pet Arrival: What to Expect!
What can a basic physical examination for pets entail?
A comprehensive physical examination typically includes several key components: cardiovascular auscultation, palpation checks, fecal examinations, routine blood tests, and inspections of the skin and ear canals.
Since many diseases have an incubation period, it's important to allow time for the observation of clinical symptoms.
Specific Checks for Infectious Diseases:
Dogs: Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, and Canine Coronavirus, among others.
Cats: Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Coronavirus, Calicivirus, and Herpesvirus (especially when respiratory symptoms are present).
It is recommended that pet owners wait until their pet has been at home for a week and shows normal appetite and bowel movements before conducting an internal deworming. This ensures that the pet is healthy and ready for the procedure.
Pets that undergo a physical examination and are found to be free of abnormalities are still advised to be isolated from other pets in the household initially. Allow them to acclimate to the new environment for over two weeks before reintroducing them. After this period, it's a great opportunity to take them to the vet for vaccinations. This not only protects your pet but also helps prevent the spread of any potential diseases with long incubation periods. It's all about ensuring your furry friend's health and wellbeing!
