I, myself have a set time before I take the dog to the vet, but I just wonder what others feel is an appropriate amount of time.
2007-10-19 05:06:57 · 30 answers · asked by ® 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Within 2 or 3 days, depending when you can get your vet appointment.
2007-10-19 07:37:04 · answer #1 · answered by DP 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I picked my new pup on a Sunday He was in the vets on Tuesday because it was over a holiday week end. I don't wait at all. The sooner the vet sees the pup the better. Most breeders have a set amount of days to get the pup to the vets and then if something is found then you need to contact that breeder and discuss what was found and if the breeder wants the pup back if it was a serious thing.
This protects the pup and the new buyer from any unforeseen problems. Plus the amount of time that each breeder give you varies so it is always wise to be there fist ting than have the days laps and then you could be out of luck with some breeders who only give X number of days for you to return the pup.
2007-10-19 12:21:21 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Your supposed to take the puppy/dog to the vet within 24-48 hours.
But this a must from where ever you get your dog/puppy from a breeder, friend, family member, the only situation you don't have to take the dog to the ASAP is when you adopt the dog/puppy from a shelter or rescue group, the animal is checked by a vet right before you receive the animal!
But when you get the dog/puppy form a breeder, than most breeders have a health guarantee that comes with the puppy/dog and you have to take the dog/puppy to the vet for a examination withing 24-48 hours.
2007-10-19 15:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by ♥I'm not Bob♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I took mine into the vet before we even made it home. That's how I've always done it, but if there are benefits to waiting a bit, I'm definitely open to learn!
My dog was 18 months old and from the shelter when I got her. I don't know if I'd take an 8 week old puppy straight to the vet, but it seems appropriate to find out if a pound puppy has worms, etc.
2007-10-19 14:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by a gal and her dog 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Often it is written into the contract with the breeder that you get 72 hours for a vet check before the sale is finalized. Also - if you have other dogs at the house and facilities for keeping a new arrival under quarenteen than I would say the sooner the better.
Angela
2007-10-19 13:38:53 · answer #5 · answered by Angela E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best advice is to call your veterinarian before you pick up that new member of the family and ask to have the puppy examined as soon after you become the owner as possible. Each veterinarian will have a preferred protocol for vaccinating puppies and for follow-up vaccinations throughout life. On your way home from the breeder/seller is actually a good time to have the pup seen by your veterinarian, and if you are able to you should bring in a stool sample from the pup for analysis for worms.
2007-10-19 12:15:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I end up with two or three dogs and I call the vet as soon as they are open and ask when they can fit everyone in at one time for spay /neuter (doesn't matter the age) Have it all done at once.
However; my critters. Ive taken them tot he vet via the program and once I have decided to keep them I knew everything that was done and taken care of and didn't worry about taking them till they needed to go.
2007-10-19 12:11:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a new puppy comes into my home, I always take it in right away for an initial check up from my vet, regardless if shots are due at the time or not. I think it's just a good idea to have a vet look over a new pet initially and I prefer to be safe, than sorry.
2007-10-19 12:19:03 · answer #8 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I have gone right away. If there are any problems I want to know right away. The shelter or seller may need to be contacted if there was a health problem they should be paying for.
I took my last cat (adopted from a shelter) right away and found he was due for a couple shots based on the records the shelter gave me, so I was able to get him protected right away.
I got an 8-month old female dog from a breeder (a showing/breeding prospect that didn't pan out for them) and she had not been spayed and had not had a heat. I took her to the vet the next day for a check-up (and found a foxtail in her ear that needed removal) and two days after that for spaying - I did not want a dog in heat with my yard/household situation and she was very due for one so we couldn't delay.
2007-10-19 12:13:00 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I make an appointment BEFORE I pick up a new pup/dog. I try to take them directly to the vet, or at the very least, within 24 hours.
2007-10-19 17:43:35 · answer #10 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I try to take him in the next day I am at the vet's office. If I get a dog on a Saturday, he would see the vet Monday or Tuesday. If I bought a dog on a weekday, he would go the next day to see the vet. I go to a vet of my choice, not the sellers. If something is majorly wrong, I dispute the cc payment or stop payment on the check and call the seller. That has only happened a couple of times though.
2007-10-19 13:53:37 · answer #11 · answered by mama woof 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋