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Your Pet's First Visit

A pet's first visit to the vet can seem a bit daunting, so we've put together a list of info and resources to help you prepare. 

At your first appointment, we will gather information about your pet’s background, health, diet, and training. We can also address any questions or concerns you might have.

Your veterinarian will examine your pet from nose-to-tail, looking for things like heart murmurs, ear infections, and/or parasites. Your vet can also provide pet-proofing tips, training assistance, and parasite protection recommendations. 

Before Your First Appointment
  1. Complete the New Client Form prior to your first visit.
  2. Assemble and be sure to bring all the proper items with you:
    • Your pet's adoption or purchase records
    • Any existing medical history
    • A list of current medications and supplements
    • Current feeding schedule and the brand of food you use
    • A list of questions you have for your veterinarian
  3. Collect any necessary stool or urine samples, if requested.
  4. If you're bringing in your dog, be sure he or she is accustomed to being on a short leash. If you're bringing a cat, be sure to have an appropriate carrier.
  5. Feel free to bring your pet's favorite treats to keep them happy and distracted!

Appointment Policies

​Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your pet's appointment for check-in. If you have not filled out all relevant patient forms yet, plan to arrive 10 minutes ahead of your appointment.

While we do our best to make sure all of our patients are seen on time, there will be times of occasional unexpected delay due to an emergency or because we are providing care for a patient that needs a little more time. Please accept our apologies should this occur, and understand that the same dedication and courtesy will be provided to your pet should they ever need it.

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"Absolutely love everyone we have encountered here! All the doctors are amazing and compassionate. They always take their time going through everything with you and never make you feel rushed to leave.Anna is the absolute greatest and we could not live without her in our pets lives(or ours).Megan has worked with another one of our pups who is very she and she seems to be the only one he likes being near.We've seen Dr. Canaday, Dr. Horsey and Dr. Thomas for a whole host of various things from regular care, to sick visits, to the worst of all euthanasia.We also have the amazing Crisitina in our lives for P.T. and she has done some really amazing things with our frenchies.When I tell my babies they get to see Anna and Cristina, they're running to he car and so excited.Thank you to the entire staff of Dogwood for always treating our babies as their own"

Stacey “Stayc S” S

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