Think Twice Before Skipping The Vet

Did you know that taking pets to their annual vet exam can prevent animals like from ending up in animal shelters?

Pet owners that skip annual vet visits are often overwhelmed when it is discovered that their pets are not only suffering, but that they have a full blown illness that is too costly for them to treat. These pets have a high likelihood of ending up at local animal shelters. The relinquishment of sick animals in the shelter system not only adds to overcrowded shelters that already have limited medical resources to attend to their needs, but these types of animals are more likely to be euthanized.

Santa Monica, California veterinarian Dr. Karen Heard, of Vet 2 U LA says:

‘Some medical problems can occur gradually. Ear, skin and dental problems often fall into this category. These are often missed by pet owners but can cause chronic pain or discomfort. Other medical problems are more easily treated if they are found earlier. Liver, kidney and weight management problems are examples of this.’

Take your pets to the vet to do your part in reducing overcrowded shelters!