In some ways veterinarians offices and pet supply stores operate hand in hand. When you decide to add a pet to your home or farm you will have to keep up with annual vet visits to ensure that your pet is living a healthy life. These visits work the same way that our own yearly visits do. In many cases the vet will take a blood sample and check for any types of parasites or diseases. The vet will do a once over on the animal and inspect the eyes, ears, mouth and skin. This helps them to determine if there are any infections or allergies that the animal may be suffering from.
If the vet comes up with any problems that the animal may be suffering from they will then go over a treatment plan with you. Some treatments are extremely minor and consist of some ointments or drops that will clear up a minor infection or skin condition. These medicated solutions are typically bought at the vets own in-office pharmacy or in some cases as your pharmacy. In other cases the treatment may be ongoing due to a skin condition or allergy. In these cases the vet may … Read the rest