How to chose a vet for your Siberian Husky

Choosing a good veterinarian is an important step in providing quality care for your Siberian Husky. If your pet gets sick or hurt, you will want to have a vet to call that you are already familiar with to care for your Siberian Husky. Even though most dogs in this breed are friendly and outgoing, a trip to the veterinarian’s office can make even the bravest of dogs quiver with fear. As you are searching for a vet for your dog, make sure that the person is someone that your husky will feel fairly comfortable with to make your vet visits easier and more pleasant for both of you.

Yellow Pages, Anyone?

While the phone book is a legitimate way to find a veterinarian, a more efficient way to locate a vet is to ask others which veterinarian they take their pets to. You can also check with your breeder to see if the vet that your puppy has been going to since birth would be a good choice for you as well. By using this approach, it is highly likely that you will be able to find a good veterinarian for your Siberian Husky’s care through word-of-mouth. If you are unable to locate a vet through friends, family or neighbors, your next best bet will probably be the yellow pages or a newspaper advertisement.

Questions To Ask

Once you locate a veterinarian, follow-up should include a phone call as well as an initial visit to evaluate the office and ask questions. Keep in mind that the quality of care for your Siberian Husky will rest in part on the relationship that you have with your pet’s vet. Initial questions to ask involve the credentials of the doctor. For example, find out if the vet belongs to any professional associations. Ask how long the vet has been practicing and if he holds certification in any specialties. You can ask how much experience the doctor has in the care of Siberian Huskies specifically, to determine if this vet will be able to give you good advice on training and grooming as well as basic medical care for your Siberian Husky.

When you visit the office for the first time, evaluate the facility based on the friendliness of the staff and how long you have to wait to see the doctor. Determine if the office is clean and free of odors. Check to see that the licensing and certifications for the veterinarian are displayed. Make sure that the doctor and assistants attending to the care of your Siberian Husky take the time to explain procedures to you and welcome your questions about your dog. See if your pet seems comfortable with the environment and the people that are working with him. Your Siberian Husky’s care will go much smoother if your dog is not afraid of the staff at the vet’s office.

Other things to look for when selecting a vet for your Siberian Husky’s care are factors such as the office hours that your vet keeps – are they convenient for your schedule? Find out how your vet handles after-hours calls and emergencies. Does he answer them himself, or are you referred to another facility? Once your checklist of criteria for your veterinarian is complete, you can rest assured that you have found the best care possible for your Siberian Husky.  The next part of handling your pet’s medical care should be to learn emergency care for your Siberian Husky. You never know when first aid for your dog will become necessary.