Chihuahua Veterinarian

Choosing a Veterinarian For Your Chihuahua

Here are 5 tips when choosing a veterinarian for your Chihuahua.

1. Find a clinic and veterinarian that are used to working with small dogs. If possible find a clinic that specializes in small dogs. Small dogs present some issues that are not present in larger dogs and need special attention.

2. Location: When choosing a veterinarian for your Chihuahua you should consider how close you are to the vet clinic. Does your dog enjoy are rides or does he hate them? Is the location convenient to both your work and home locations?

3. Hours: What are the hours that the vet clinic is open? Do these hours meet your time and needs? Also ask about emergency hours. Are emergencies handled at the clinic after hours or do you have to go to another clinic that offers emergency care?

4. Staff: When you call and talk to the staff to make an appointment are they nice to you? If the staff is rude to you donÕt bother going there, because 70% of your interactions at the clinic will be with the staff and not the veterinarian.

5. Veterinarian: When choosing a veterinarian for your Chihuahua you want to make sure ask a lot of questions,. Ask them where they went to veterinary school, when they graduated, and if they have any specialties.

Also ask if they are licensed. Then look their name up online through your stateÕs regulatory board, nowadays you can look up anyoneÕs license online to see if there are any complaints or suspensions. Also see how they react to your dog and their demeanor. Are they nice to you and show your dog respect?

Remember; don't rush into making a decision when picking a Chihuahua veterinarian.