Questions to ask your Veterinarian for your Youngest Pets: Puppies, Junior (0-2 yrs)

Successful relationships with your Veterinarian and their staff are an important part of your pet’s overall health.  For your youngest pets the questions below are a good first step to making sure that you and your Vet are in agreement with your pet’s care:

• When should I get my puppy spayed/neutered
• What and how often should I feed him/her? How much?
• Is there an optimal vaccination schedule?
• Are there behaviors I should encourage or discourage?
• When should I start brushing my puppy’s teeth?
• Is there anything special I should know about my puppy’s breed?
• How do I transition from puppy food to an adult diet?
• How much should my dog weigh?
• What’s the best way to brush a dog’s teeth?
• What’s the best way to deal with fleas. ticks, and other parasites?