Visiting the Vet

With many canine illnesses and dog health problems, you won't be able to tell anything is wrong by just observing your dog. A yearly physical gives your veterinarian the chance to evaluate your dog's health and detect canine health problems before they turn into serious dog diseases or illnesses. Taking your pet to the veterinarian once a year is the equivalent of you seeing your physician once every 7 years. Senior dogs (7+ years) should make biannual visits for optimal dog health care. Research shows that a lack of veterinarian care has been a leading factor in the relinquishment of dogs to animal shelters.