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Appointments go by quickly, and it’s easy to forget the question you meant to ask. A little preparation helps your vet see the full picture — and helps your pet feel calmer too.
Before the appointment
- Write down what you’ve noticed. When did it start, how often does it happen, and has anything changed at home?
- List current food, treats and medication with doses, including supplements and parasite treatments.
- Bring the vaccination record or have it ready on your phone.
- Take photos or short videos of anything that comes and goes, like a limp, a cough or unusual behaviour.
- Ask about fasting. Some tests require an empty stomach, so check when you book.
What to bring
- Your pet on a secure lead or in a well-ventilated carrier
- A favourite blanket or toy for comfort
- A few treats (unless your vet asked you to fast)
- Your notes and questions
The best visits are conversations. Your observations at home are information only you can give.
Keeping your pet calm
- For cats, leave the carrier out at home for a few days with a blanket inside, so it feels familiar.
- Cover the carrier with a light towel in the waiting room.
- Stay calm yourself; pets pick up on our mood.
- Short, positive “happy visits” to the clinic can help nervous pets over time.
During and after the visit
- Ask how to give any new medication, and for how long.
- Check when the next visit or test is due.
- Write down the vet’s advice before you leave — or right after.
Stay organised with Pawify
Save the visit as a reminder with the clinic, vet and notes, add any new medication with its schedule, and keep certificates in one place. Next time, everything you need is already on your pet’s profile.