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My newest adopted guy Sonny, who will be renamed today or the latest tomorrow, is getting the works next Thursday.
He is getting neutered, rabies shot, teeth cleaned, micro-chipped.
I was told that tartar usually is worse on dogs that were left outside and fed a terrible diet. Sonny's seems to have quite a bit considering he is only between the ages of 2 and 3. So I asked the vet to do the cleaning while he is knocked out. So, someone will do his one end while the vet does the other?
Never had a neuter in my life, just a spay. Was told that the guys bounce back quickly. Is that true at any age?
Sonny had a booster while at the shelter. Should he have another one?
I feel bad for this poor guy. Getting things yanked off at one end, scraped off at another, poked with needles. Sigh..
Never had microchipping before, but think it is a good idea just in case he ever does get away from us. (Lord, I hope not!)
However, the only way it would be recovered is if someone takes him in as a stray found. What if someone decided to just keep him? Do vets normally still check new adult dogs brought into there office for possible chips, just in case? People also have their pets stolen too. How much do vets do in regards to this?
He is getting neutered, rabies shot, teeth cleaned, micro-chipped.
I was told that tartar usually is worse on dogs that were left outside and fed a terrible diet. Sonny's seems to have quite a bit considering he is only between the ages of 2 and 3. So I asked the vet to do the cleaning while he is knocked out. So, someone will do his one end while the vet does the other?
Never had a neuter in my life, just a spay. Was told that the guys bounce back quickly. Is that true at any age?
Sonny had a booster while at the shelter. Should he have another one?
I feel bad for this poor guy. Getting things yanked off at one end, scraped off at another, poked with needles. Sigh..
Never had microchipping before, but think it is a good idea just in case he ever does get away from us. (Lord, I hope not!)
However, the only way it would be recovered is if someone takes him in as a stray found. What if someone decided to just keep him? Do vets normally still check new adult dogs brought into there office for possible chips, just in case? People also have their pets stolen too. How much do vets do in regards to this?