Visiting the Vet with your Cavalier
One of the most important responsibilities of owning a Cavalier is to find a really good, reputed
vet for the dog. This breed is prone to quite a few illnesses unfortunately, and having a reliable
vet on hand from the start of the dog’s life with you is a good thing.
When you buy your puppy from a reputed breeder most if not all the vaccines should already
have been administered. However, you need to take the dog for a medical check-up
and to familiarise it with the vet’s clinic.
Your puppy may not be overly fond of visiting the vet’s clinic, but it is something that needs to
be done. Transport the puppy safely in a pet carrier that is secured inside your vehicle.
vet for the dog. This breed is prone to quite a few illnesses unfortunately, and having a reliable
vet on hand from the start of the dog’s life with you is a good thing.
When you buy your puppy from a reputed breeder most if not all the vaccines should already
have been administered. However, you need to take the dog for a medical check-up
and to familiarise it with the vet’s clinic.
Your puppy may not be overly fond of visiting the vet’s clinic, but it is something that needs to
be done. Transport the puppy safely in a pet carrier that is secured inside your vehicle.
Here are a few tips on visiting the vet with your Cavalier
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Make sure you bring a leash with you to the vet's office and put it on your dog as soon as you remove your dog from the carrier. Cavaliers are not street smart dogs and if they saw something that interested them they would bolt after it in a heartbeat. Small dogs feel safer inside the carrier and it is a measure of protection against any larger or aggressive animals you may encounter at the vet’s. |
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Very small dogs like the Cavalier do not require muzzling, but you need to check with your vet about the clinic’s rules. Some vets insist on muzzling the dog and it can be a frightening experience for the dog. If you have to use the muzzle, let your pet get used to the device in the non-threatening environment of the home. |
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Use a short leash and halter to prevent the dog from getting tangled up in furniture or with other animals
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Carry some treats with you when you take your
dog to visit the vet. Here again you may want to ask about feeding rules that apply in the vet’s clinic. Handing out a treat inside the waiting room will help to calm your pet down and focus attention on the treat rather than the other occupants of the room. |
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Always carry your Cavalier’s medical records with you when you take the dog to the vet. The file should contain the history of the pet from the puppy stage including information on vaccines, illnesses and other relevant details. |
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It is recommended that you take your Cavalier to the vet at least once every six months for a general
check-up. Finding a good vet will require research. You can ask friends who own Cavaliers for
recommendations and actually pay the vet a visit to scope out the doctor and the clinic.
check-up. Finding a good vet will require research. You can ask friends who own Cavaliers for
recommendations and actually pay the vet a visit to scope out the doctor and the clinic.