Most people try to avoid the vet if they can, as they know it can cause undue stress on their animal. This can lead to an unhealthy pattern of people only bringing their pets to the vet when they are grievously ill or badly injured, which is not good for you or your pets. They need a bit more regular care than that, and there are many services that are provided by your vet that can ensure they have a much better quality of life moving forward. Here are three non-emergency reasons why you might want to go to the vet with your pet.

Are They Getting The Right Food?

It can be tough to tell if your pet, whether it is a dog, cat or something more unique like a reptile, is getting the right food because they will not really tell you. They can't talk after all, so you need to be able to recognise the signs of poor nutrition. The trouble is that most people with no training cannot do this, which is why taking them to a vet for a proper check-up is so vital every once in a while. Many vets can suggest a better alternative to the food you are currently feeding your pet, and this will lead to a much-improved demeanour from your animal.

Pregnancy Check-Ups

If your pet has gotten pregnant, then there are a number of vet services you will need to utilise before the big day arrives. Having an ultrasound taken is certainly one of them, but there are a lot of different medical check-points you should want to pass with flying colours to ensure the baby or babies will be healthy. These can be anything from the amount of food the pet is eating to the medication you should be giving it to ensure a healthy birth and litter that is protected from common ailments.

Microchipping

If you do have a brand new dog or cat, then by law you will need to have them microchipped at some stage. This might vary between states and territories, but before they are four months old is a perfectly reasonable timeframe for most areas. Microchipping just ensures your pet can be identified if lost, so it is both for your benefit and theirs. It doesn't hurt for very long and most pets forget about it within a short period of time, so there is no need to worry.

Contact a local vet service for more information.