Preparing for Your Pet’s Internal Medicine Appointment

Thank you for choosing our Internal Medicine Service. Learning that your pet is ill can be a difficult experience, seeing a new doctor and making decisions about treatment options can be overwhelming. We will try to make your experience as positive as possible.

Please withhold all food after 8 pm the night prior to your pet’s appointment. Water should be available at all times. If your pet is receiving any medications, please ask when scheduling the appointment if your pet should receive these medications on the day of the appointment and bring all medications with you. Some medications (antibiotics) may interfere with further tests (culture), so if your pet is on antibiotics or steroids please call ahead to discuss your visit.

In order to help us provide your pet with the best care possible answer the following questions to the best of your ability.