HISTORY:
- Any current concerns
- How is their appetite
- What food are they on
- How is toilet training going
- How is general training going
- What parasite protection are they currently on
- Do they have pet insurance
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:
Behaviour:
- Any biting / mouthing – yes // no.
- Any anxiety – yes // no.
Body condition:
- Body condition score- /9.
- Ideal body condition // overweight // underweight.
Mouth:
- Occlusion – normal // overbite // underbite.
- Dentition – adult // mixed. Retained deciduous teeth – yes // no.
- Any base narrow canines – yes // no.
External genitalia:
- Two // one scrotal testicles.
- Normal // hooded vulva.
ASSESSMENT (DISCUSS):
Parasite protection:
- Explain the importance of safe, effective, convenient parasite protection.
- Recommend Proheart injection, Bravecto chews every 3 months, Milpro intestinal worming every 3 months.
Teeth:
- Explain the importance of good dental care.
- Start brushing teeth.
- Need deciduous teeth out.
- Need check with the vet.
Desexing:
- Explain the importance of desexing – medical and behavioural.
- Recommend 6 months for small to medium breeds
- Recommend 12 months for large to giant breeds (earlier if displaying any unwanted male behaviour).
Nutrition & Diet:
- Recommend premium quality puppy food. Hills or Royal Canin.
- Recommend to stay on current amount of food // increase food // decrease food.
Behaviour & training:
- Recommend puppy training classes.
- Recommend continue socializing safely with other dogs, people and places.
- Encourage happy visits to the clinic.
- Encourage to continue training at home.
PLAN:
Treatments:
- Gave Proheart injection mls SC LHS dorsal neck
- Dispensed Bravecto chew
- Dispensed Mipro tablet
- Will sort own parasite protection
Gave:
- Teeth cleaning kit
- Gave Adolescent Puppy Pack
OTHER:
- Estimate for desexing to be sent
- Book in for desexing
- Book in for vet check
Also:
- Check Patient record up to date – correct details, microchip, SOCs
- Check Client record up to date – correct details, permission for photos for social media
- Take a photo of puppy for file and social media