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Your Pet's First Visit

A pet's first visit to the vet can seem a bit daunting, so we've put together a list of info and resources to help you prepare. 

At your first appointment, we will gather information about your pet’s background, health, diet, and training. We can also address any questions or concerns you might have.

Your veterinarian will examine your pet from nose-to-tail, looking for things like heart murmurs, ear infections, and/or parasites. Your vet can also provide pet-proofing tips, training assistance, and parasite protection recommendations. 

Before Your First Appointment
  1. Complete the New Client Form prior to your first visit.
  2. Assemble and be sure to bring all the proper items with you:
    • Your pet's adoption or purchase records
    • Any existing medical history
    • A list of current medications and supplements
    • Current feeding schedule and the brand of food you use
    • A list of questions you have for your veterinarian
  3. Collect any necessary stool or urine samples, if requested.
  4. If you're bringing in your dog, be sure he or she is accustomed to being on a short leash. If you're bringing a cat, be sure to have an appropriate carrier.
  5. Feel free to bring your pet's favorite treats to keep them happy and distracted!

Appointment Policies

​Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your pet's appointment for check-in. If you have not filled out all relevant patient forms yet, plan to arrive 10 minutes ahead of your appointment.

While we do our best to make sure all of our patients are seen on time, there will be times of occasional unexpected delay due to an emergency or because we are providing care for a patient that needs a little more time. Please accept our apologies should this occur, and understand that the same dedication and courtesy will be provided to your pet should they ever need it.

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"We took our puppy to Dr.Crow for her very first puppy visit during Christmas 2023. We live in Austin, Texas but Dr.Crow has become an amazing lifeline and resource for us to go to. We've been able to keep in touch with her and she always asks about our girl and how she is doing.Yesterday after our puppy's spay, we were informed that there were some complications at our vet here in ATX. We reached out to Dr. Crow to gain some more information and see if the complication was normal and if there was anything that we should keep an eye on. She eased our anxieties and even offered to look over the doctor's surgery notes! You can not find this kind of GENUINE care anywhere else. We wish that we still lived in Indiana so that we could take our pup to her. If your pup is your baby, like ours, this is the type of relationship that you want with your vet that will last a lifetime. We appreciate her more than we can express.Highly recommend Dr. Crow!!!"

Kalyn D.

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