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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. 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
  2. Collect any necessary stool or urine samples if requested.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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"I cannot stress enough how happy we are with their services. In the past we have struggled with finding a decent repro vet (our last one didn't use the correct shipping for a freshly chilled sample, even after it was requested!). I stumbled across Schultz's by searching for a repro vet on the Society of Theriogenology's site and am so glad I did. They have always been remarkably professional and personal at the same time. They have helped us achieve two successul breedings with both frozen and fresh chilled samples and now have taken one of our dog's Hip and Elbow X-Rays. Joe gladly let me take a video with his take on her joints. Their pricing is extremely reasonable, and again, they have stellar service. They are happy to answer any and all questions we have and help everyone have a great visit. They even have informational videos about many procedures on their website, for those looking to learn!We wish we lived a bit closer so that they could be our full time vet and not just our special service vet, and we highly recommend them to anyone in the Lansing, Michigan area!!*Edit* few years later and I'm still very happy with them! Minor issues here and there, but they do fantastic work and we even live closer now!"

Thomas S.

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