Bark N Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

Please keep you dog healthy and go to the vet! Also, if you are rescuing a dog.  By T. J. Dunn, Jr., DVM It is always nice to know what to expect when you visit the veterinarian. Why? Because nobody likes surprises. So what what is going through the doctor's mind when your dog (or cat) is presented.   Let's just say you came in for your pet's routine yearly vaccination. Usually this is a good time for the doctor to take a really close look at your pet -- a good time to do an annual physical exam. Written notes on the patient's medical chart are absolutely necessary in order to maintain a good medical history.  So when the doctor isn't probing and pulling, there will be some written data being recorded. Later this information is transferred to a computerized program that sorts and organizes yearly reminders, prescription data, important patient events or surgeries and billing data.   Computers are an excellent way for the veterinarian to access current information on new techniques, medications and procedures.