By Mochi the Maltese Mix | June,16, 2025
Okay, letās get one thing straight: I donāt love the vet. The smell? Suspicious. The scale? Rude. The thermometer? Absolutely not.
But hereās the truth: going to the vet keeps me healthy, happy, and ready to take over your camera roll.
š„ Why Regular Vet Visits Matter (Even If I Hide Under the Couch)
- Detects health problems early (before itās a crisis)
- Keeps my vaccines up to date (hello, protection!)
- Helps track weight, skin, joints, and teeth
- Gives you peace of mind (and me extra treats when I survive it)
Even indoor pups like me need to check in with our dogtors at least once a year.
š¾ Mochiās Vet Visit Essentials
š 1. Keep a Health Log
Notice me limping? Sneezing? Not finishing my dinner (rare, but possible)?
Jot it down. Your vet will love you. I might still pout.
š 2. Stay on Top of Vaccines & Parasite Prevention
Rabies, Bordetella, Lyme, and more ā city dogs are exposed to a lot.
I also donāt want fleas. You donāt want fleas. Letās not play that game.
š¦“ 3. Monitor My Weight (Politely, Please)
Gaining or losing weight can mean somethingās off.
And Iām tryna keep my figure for the āgram.
š¾ 4. Don’t Skip Bloodwork
Especially if Iām getting older (even though I still look 3).
It can reveal hidden issues before I show any symptoms.
š¬ But Mochiā¦ What If I Hate the Vet?
Same, bestie. But hereās how you can help:
- Bring my fave toy or blanket for comfort
- Use calming sprays or chews if Iām anxious
- Reward me after with treats or a park stroll
- Speak to the vet about fear-free handling techniques
šØ When to Go Immediately:
- Vomiting or diarrhea lasting more than 24 hours
- Labored breathing or excessive coughing
- Seizures, collapsing, or disorientation
- Sudden loss of appetite or water intake
- Anything that just seems off
You know me best. If your gut says somethingās wrong, trust it.
š¶ Final Woof
Skipping the vet might save a few bucks nowā¦ but trust me, ignoring small problems leads to big bills (and big pain). Iām too cute to be sick. Please take me in for checkups ā even if I give you the stink-eye on the way.
With love (and minimal drama),
Mochi š¾