Pets, Like Their Owners, Often Need Medical Care

1. Pets, Like Their Owners, Often Need Medical Care It is easy to fall in love with that cute kitten that joins the household, or the friendly puppy that steals our hearts. We take them in and give them a home for the rest of their life, and often they become like children. This also means that we need to make sure not only their physical needs about food and safety should be met, or their emotional state is considered, but certainly also their needs for medical attention. This should, ideally, start the minute that kitten or puppy arrives in the home so that the vet can establish early on whether this pet is healthy and well-adjusted. The earlier the better, because that way the vet can intervene if he/she finds that the animal is not 100% well, or maybe a candidate for one or more illnesses or conditions in the future. Take them to the vet early on, and thereafter schedule regular visits to make sure they do not suffer from any illness and to be sure that all their medical needs are seen to, should such needs arise. Dogs and cats – and other pets – can get sick and will require the intervention of the family vet. Make sure you know who the best vet in your region is and build a professional relationship for the benefit of your animal. Also, if such a relationship is based on trust, the pet and vet may form a lifelong relationship for the benefit of the pet whether it is a relatively easy situation to take care of, or if, indeed, the pet needs more advanced medical attention, such as surgery. Of course, there are different surgeries available for pets, and in the same way that medical care for humans develops and the industry advances, medical attention and different surgeries now make use of advanced technology and the latest methodologies to ensure pets receive proper care, whether preventative or as a result of illness and injuries. Certain surgeries for pets are necessary to prevent, for example, unwanted puppies and kittens; therefore surgeries such as spaying and neutering are offered to owners that want to help control the animal population as far as they can. Of course, more serious surgeries are also done by experienced veterinarians to help an animal back to good health once more. It starts with the best veterinary service or clinic - and the vets that work there - near you. Without a good relationship with a well-experienced vet, you may be off to a bad start. Get to know the services in your area. Find out things such as: are they experienced and respected, and recommended, by the public; do they work from upscale rooms with the latest equipment and, for example, x-ray machines; do they take an interest in owners and their pets beyond seeing them for an appointment and then leave them without offering follow-up services and ongoing interest in how the animal is improving after, for example, surgery? These are only some of the important qualities pet owners should be looking for in their veterinarian. Also, think of more serious surgeries such as orthopedic procedures, the

2. aftercare, and follow-up visits your pet may need to make a full recovery. Of course, other surgeries may be required, such as when your animal is involved in a serious fight with another animal, or when they may be involved in different accidents that require surgeries to different parts of their bodies – a leg, a shoulder, hip, or their face. The good, experienced vet is there to take care and to ensure your animal recovers. Get to know these vets. The best ones today have great websites too, with information about their services and themselves. By logging on you may find great information. Whatever it takes, we always should do our best for our pets – also when it comes to treatment and surgeries. About Us: At Powell Veterinary Service we offer all pet owners almost 30 years of dedicated, unrivalled service to ensure their pets remain healthy and happy. We offer a great experience and are proud of the services we offer about all aspects of animal care. We perform surgeries, we spay and neuter, we offer boarding facilities and we provide puppies for different activities that appeal to our clients. At PVS we also offer a wellness service for pets to ensure any conditions are picked up early. We are Kersey, CO-based, and serve the surrounding areas. We are available by appointment, but also for emergencies. Pets are our passion and we ensure that your animal receives excellent treatment from our practice. For more about us please visit https://powellvets.com/.