If your dog is ill or injured, but you aren't sure if you should get your dog to the veterinarian right away, there are a few things to pay attention to to help you decide. Your dog may not show you a lot of symptoms, or you may just not notice them all. Read on for a few reasons why you should take your dog to the emergency veterinarian to get treatment.

Puppies should see the vet for the first time when they are about eight weeks old. At this first appointment, they will get a few of their initial shots. The vet will also look them over for signs of any illness that may need to be treated or managed. This appointment should be quick and simple, but that does not mean you should not make the most of it! Here are some ways to make the most of your puppy's first vet appointment.

If you have a male puppy, you should plan on having him neutered soon. This simple procedure removes the testes to render your dog infertile. It is the best choice for most pet dogs for the following reasons: 1. It keeps your dog from marking in your home. Male dogs like to mark their territory with urine. Your home will be your dog's territory, and as such, he will likely have the instinct to mark it with his urine.