Your pet's annual vet check-up will include a complete physical exam, thoroughly investigating your pet's head, body, tail, and assorted cavities. Because even the most cooperative pet may not readily go along with a tooth and gum brushing, an annual cleaning by your veterinarian may be in order. Like you, your pet can lose his teeth due to decay and neglect. It's a good idea to keep an accurate medical diary of the procedures and vaccinations your pet receives at the vet and notes on things like your pet's elimination habits and any physical changes or unusual occurrences. Keep track of small shifts in your pet's behavior, including urinary marking habits, mood swings, and diet and routine modifications. Take this notebook when you visit the vet. These seemingly unrelated occurrences help explain the results of your pet's medical tests. Also, if you need to change vets, it's good to have this journal to provide a complete medical history.
During your stay you may be referred to to a specialist, who have completed advanced studies in specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, and emergency care, if your pet must undergo a procedure that requires more precise knowledge and experience.