1 year old puppy
so i have my foxy, who is 1 year old!
we took her to the vet right after we got her, and so she was all taken care of on the puppy end with all her shots and what not
we also had her fixed
our vet never told us when we need to come back, and i feel a bit ignorant as this is my first dog. i am not realizing that she probably needs a heartworm and flea preventative. is there anything else i can be doing to have a healthy and happy dog?
also, what heartworm and flea preventatives do you guys recommend? thanks.
we took her to the vet right after we got her, and so she was all taken care of on the puppy end with all her shots and what not
we also had her fixed
our vet never told us when we need to come back, and i feel a bit ignorant as this is my first dog. i am not realizing that she probably needs a heartworm and flea preventative. is there anything else i can be doing to have a healthy and happy dog?
also, what heartworm and flea preventatives do you guys recommend? thanks.
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My vet never told us to come back.. But we always got little letters in the mail telling us when to get his shots, & what he would need through out the seasons.. It was cute they always have his name in it like to :MILO lol ❤0
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makes me wanna change vets! grrrr.....0
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just keep up with her early shots and they will let you know if there is anything more that is needed to be done with her.0
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I also have a foxy :-)
Right if you've a year she'll need boosters & while you're there the vet will recommend worming tablets & flee/tick treatment.
While you're there have a chat with the vet they'll advise & recommend or get a book on caring for your puppy but my guess us you've had her a year & she's not needed any vet intervention you must be doing something right but get her checked out & may she share a long & happy life with you.
Just saw you saying you're thinking about changing vets, they may have just assumed you knew what to do maybe give them benefit of the doubt & ask them questions/for advise on how best to look after her going forward or if you're not happy ask other dog owners in your area for a recommendation.
:-( on her op poor soul might be a void idea to find another vet - you need confidence in their ability to look after her - good luck x0 -
they didn't even microchip her when they fixed her...and they did it without the laser, she had stitches, i was so upset watching her take that much longer to heal.0
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Just give her a lotta love :happy: . My dog had stiches when we got her fixed too.....i felt so bad the first night because she had the cone on her head...that i put her in my bed, took the cone off, and couldn't sleep cause i kept checking to make sure she wasn't biting herself...lol0
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We use Sentinel for heartworm prevention and that has flea/tick medication already in it.0
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Just give her a lotta love :happy: . My dog had stiches when we got her fixed too.....i felt so bad the first night because she had the cone on her head...that i put her in my bed, took the cone off, and couldn't sleep cause i kept checking to make sure she wasn't biting herself...lol
aw. we kept the cone on her the whole time, but she was traumatized. she would stand in the middle of the floor all hunched up and not move, if we even touched her she would cry out
i didn't even know i had to get her shots every year, i need more attn from my vet, like a reminder to come in. i have a pomeranian book but i can't be expected to remember everything in it, i read it when i got her last xmas. maybe i will just go in, get her started and then look for a new one. love my mutt.0 -
Really? Your vet never told you to go back, so you didn't. Did your own doctor tell you to come back? If not, did you go back?
Logic, learn some.0 -
i have logic, which is why i am investigating now and asking questions.
people that have babies get informed about different stages in care for their children, and many vets do this for people with their dogs.
rude.0 -
Also, responsibility. You are responsible for your dog's health. No-one else.0
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thanks mom, i had NO idea. take the stick out of your *kitten*! i am doing some research online and thought 'hey, i can ask my mfp community', obviously some people (ie. you) don't like people asking questions and informing themselves.0
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No, logic is not asking now and blaming your vet because they didn't apparently did not tell you to go back. Logic would have been researching proper pet care before you took on this responsibility. Assuming you do bring your dog in for a check up and vaccinations, count yourself lucky if she is healthy. And don't blame anyone but yourself if she is not.i have logic, which is why i am investigating now and asking questions.
people that have babies get informed about different stages in care for their children, and many vets do this for people with their dogs.
rude.0 -
I just hope everything will be ok with you and your dog soon.
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i never once blamed my vet, but would i switch for a vet that is more informative? hell yes. people aren't born all knowing. she just turned one and i am looking into further care for her, i am such a TERRIBLE pet owner.0
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I just hope everything will be ok with you and your dog soon.
my dog is fine....she went on an hour walk today and swam in a lake chasing ducks.0 -
No, logic is not asking now and blaming your vet because they didn't apparently did not tell you to go back. Logic would have been researching proper pet care before you took on this responsibility. Assuming you do bring your dog in for a check up and vaccinations, count yourself lucky if she is healthy. And don't blame anyone but yourself if she is not.i have logic, which is why i am investigating now and asking questions.
people that have babies get informed about different stages in care for their children, and many vets do this for people with their dogs.
rude.
You have to be kidding, you can't really be that miserable of a person. I've had dogs my whole life, good vets send out reminders of what needs to be done. The OP is obviously researching now so get over yourself and off your high horse.
Also, I realize you work for a vet but it is ridiculous to take it so personally that the OP is thinking about changing hers.0 -
So people should wait until their baby is a year old to find out the basic health needs of their child. And they should ask people on a fitness message board for medical advice. Okay. :huh:
No, logic is not asking now and blaming your vet because they didn't apparently did not tell you to go back. Logic would have been researching proper pet care before you took on this responsibility. Assuming you do bring your dog in for a check up and vaccinations, count yourself lucky if she is healthy. And don't blame anyone but yourself if she is not.i have logic, which is why i am investigating now and asking questions.
people that have babies get informed about different stages in care for their children, and many vets do this for people with their dogs.
rude.
You have to be kidding, you can't really be that miserable of a person. I've had dogs my whole life, good vets send out reminders of what needs to be done. The OP is obviously researching now so get over yourself and off your high horse.
When you are thinking about getting a dog you should look into the basic health needs of that dog. Not knowing that dogs need heartworm preventative until the dog is 1 year old? Blaming the vet for her own ignorance? Why wait a year to find out how to care for a dog? She's had a year to find this out.0 -
i took my dog to the vet when she was 4 months and we scheduled everything that they said needed to be done at the time. at 6 months we got her fixed. 6 months later i am looking into everything else. i hope you are as lonely as you are *****y.0
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yeah... you might have wanted to do a bit more research.
call you vet as soon as possible and ask them for advice. they know your dog, not us.0 -
we don't actually do any of that. A monthly bath and alot of exercise. Don;t give table scraps, at least we don't lol.
good luck a puppy is so cool!0 -
So people should wait until their baby is a year old to find out the basic health needs of their child. And they should ask people on a fitness message board for medical advice. Okay. :huh:
No, logic is not asking now and blaming your vet because they didn't apparently did not tell you to go back. Logic would have been researching proper pet care before you took on this responsibility. Assuming you do bring your dog in for a check up and vaccinations, count yourself lucky if she is healthy. And don't blame anyone but yourself if she is not.i have logic, which is why i am investigating now and asking questions.
people that have babies get informed about different stages in care for their children, and many vets do this for people with their dogs.
rude.
You have to be kidding, you can't really be that miserable of a person. I've had dogs my whole life, good vets send out reminders of what needs to be done. The OP is obviously researching now so get over yourself and off your high horse.
When you are thinking about getting a dog you should look into the basic health needs of that dog. Not knowing that dogs need heartworm preventative until the dog is 1 year old? Blaming the vet for her own ignorance? Why wait a year to find out how to care for a dog? She's had a year to find this out.
and sorry, i didn't go to veterinary school. i did what research i knew about. it even says on my vets website under adult dog care to do the worm stuff, my dog JUST turned 1 and i am asking for tips and info from other dog lovers to what heart worm and de-flea meds they put their pets on.0 -
we don't actually do any of that. A monthly bath and alot of exercise. Don;t give table scraps, at least we don't lol.
good luck a puppy is so cool!
same, once in a while she MIGHT get lucky and get a cheerio or something. but we noticed that her coat is really healthy, and it is probably because she just gets her dog food.0 -
for anyone concerned, my puppy is quite happy and healthy.....
foxy is wondering why the reaction
she thinks that certain people need to chill the eff out
but really...she is healthy, so provide thoughts on great veterinary care and experiences, or gtfo
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Foxyforce.
I think we will just ignore miss know-it-all.
If you have had your dog for a year she will definately requrie a booster. And yes she will also need worming, flea treatment etc, and just having a general check up once a year is a good idea (you know this already otherwise you would not be asking). Exactly what else I'm not too sure as I am a cat owner rather than a dog owner. What I advise is that you write down a list of all your questions and take it with you to the vet. That way you will not forget what you want to know in the stress of seeing them poking your pet around (they will do that). Include questions such as "Do they have a system for sending out automatic reminders for such things". Most do (its a good way of generating business apart from any thing else). They should be more than happy to answer them in a way you understand. If they are not, or they blind you with scince then consider changing your vet if there is another convenient one. But give these guys another chance as they know your dog.
You might also want to ask them about insurance and "vacanations for life". Unexpected costs for illness and accidents can be astronmical and you would be heart broken if you ahd to have her put down for a treatable disease you could not afford to fund. Vacanations for life are not quite what they sound like - you still need yearly boosters but you pay one sum up front and then the rest are free. This is normally much cheaper.
You are NOT a terrible pet owner. You did exactly the right thing when you got the puppy - especially having her fixed. Now one year on you are finding out what exactly the right thing to do now is. I call that being a good pet owner.0 -
So people should wait until their baby is a year old to find out the basic health needs of their child. And they should ask people on a fitness message board for medical advice. Okay. :huh:
No, logic is not asking now and blaming your vet because they didn't apparently did not tell you to go back. Logic would have been researching proper pet care before you took on this responsibility. Assuming you do bring your dog in for a check up and vaccinations, count yourself lucky if she is healthy. And don't blame anyone but yourself if she is not.i have logic, which is why i am investigating now and asking questions.
people that have babies get informed about different stages in care for their children, and many vets do this for people with their dogs.
rude.
You have to be kidding, you can't really be that miserable of a person. I've had dogs my whole life, good vets send out reminders of what needs to be done. The OP is obviously researching now so get over yourself and off your high horse.
When you are thinking about getting a dog you should look into the basic health needs of that dog. Not knowing that dogs need heartworm preventative until the dog is 1 year old? Blaming the vet for her own ignorance? Why wait a year to find out how to care for a dog? She's had a year to find this out.
Please TRY reading all this again. She took her dog to the vet and did everything the vet said needed to be done for the age. It is the vets responsibility to let her know what medications etc are needed. When someone has a baby they don't automatically know what is needed, the pediatrician tells them. I know I've never found a decent emergency vet so I do understand why you don't know what good vets do. But you should really try to not be so judgemental. A good vet tech would have offered advice rather than just being rude.0 -
If your "puppy" is a ***** make sure she doesnt do any jumping (onto couch etc) after being spayed/neutered for 2+weeks
Vaccinations: 2vaccinations 2weeks apart followed by a booster every year
Puppy worming... Every 2wks till about 4 or 5mths with a good quality puppy wormer like drontal puppy, twice yearly after that
+heartworm/lungworm if you are in an area prone to these types of worms
diet good quality complete dry: eukaneuba, hills science diet, gain, james wellbeloved etc etc
Barf... "Bones and raw food" best diet there is... If anyone is interested I will elaborate further.
Anyone need to know anything in particular?0 -
Foxyforce.
I think we will just ignore miss know-it-all.
If you have had your dog for a year she will definately requrie a booster. And yes she will also need worming, flea treatment etc, and just having a general check up once a year is a good idea (you know this already otherwise you would not be asking). Exactly what else I'm not too sure as I am a cat owner rather than a dog owner. What I advise is that you write down a list of all your questions and take it with you to the vet. That way you will not forget what you want to know in the stress of seeing them poking your pet around (they will do that). Include questions such as "Do they have a system for sending out automatic reminders for such things". Most do (its a good way of generating business apart from any thing else). They should be more than happy to answer them in a way you understand. If they are not, or they blind you with scince then consider changing your vet if there is another convenient one. But give these guys another chance as they know your dog.
You might also want to ask them about insurance and "vacanations for life". Unexpected costs for illness and accidents can be astronmical and you would be heart broken if you ahd to have her put down for a treatable disease you could not afford to fund. Vacanations for life are not quite what they sound like - you still need yearly boosters but you pay one sum up front and then the rest are free. This is normally much cheaper.
You are NOT a terrible pet owner. You did exactly the right thing when you got the puppy - especially having her fixed. Now one year on you are finding out what exactly the right thing to do now is. I call that being a good pet owner.
a booster after her puppy shots? i will check. i think i will bring her in today to get her nails clipped anyway. we were trying that pedipaws crap and she totally doesn't like it.0 -
Only saw the pics of Foxy after I posted. She is adorable and as you say clearly very healthy.0
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Foxyforce.
I think we will just ignore miss know-it-all.
If you have had your dog for a year she will definately requrie a booster. And yes she will also need worming, flea treatment etc, and just having a general check up once a year is a good idea (you know this already otherwise you would not be asking). Exactly what else I'm not too sure as I am a cat owner rather than a dog owner. What I advise is that you write down a list of all your questions and take it with you to the vet. That way you will not forget what you want to know in the stress of seeing them poking your pet around (they will do that). Include questions such as "Do they have a system for sending out automatic reminders for such things". Most do (its a good way of generating business apart from any thing else). They should be more than happy to answer them in a way you understand. If they are not, or they blind you with scince then consider changing your vet if there is another convenient one. But give these guys another chance as they know your dog.
You might also want to ask them about insurance and "vacanations for life". Unexpected costs for illness and accidents can be astronmical and you would be heart broken if you ahd to have her put down for a treatable disease you could not afford to fund. Vacanations for life are not quite what they sound like - you still need yearly boosters but you pay one sum up front and then the rest are free. This is normally much cheaper.
You are NOT a terrible pet owner. You did exactly the right thing when you got the puppy - especially having her fixed. Now one year on you are finding out what exactly the right thing to do now is. I call that being a good pet owner.
thank you, i am also going to look into pet insurance.......0
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