08/19/2026
🩺🐾 5 Things Your Vet Wants You to Tell Us During Your Pet’s Annual Checkup
Your pet may not be able to tell us what’s going on, but you can! ❤️ These little details can make a big difference during their wellness exam.
Here are 5 things we always want to know:
🍽️ 1. What they eat & how much
Tell us their diet, treats, table food, and approximately how much they’re eating each day.
🦟 2. What preventatives they’re taking
Which heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives are you using and how consistently are they given?
🔍 3. New or changing lumps & bumps
Let us know about any new lumps or bumps, or if an existing one has changed in size, shape, texture, or appearance.
🐾 4. Any itching... even if their skin looks normal
Subtle itching can be easy to overlook! If your pet is licking, scratching, chewing, or rubbing more than usual, tell us.
🧠 5. Any changes in behavior
Changes in energy, sleep, appetite, anxiety, interactions with people or other pets, or other behaviors can be important clues about your pet’s health!
You know your pet better than anyone. Even small changes are worth mentioning. We’d rather hear about it and determine everything is normal than miss an important early sign. 🐶🐱💙
