WESTIE RESCUE MICHIGAN, INC.
MEDICAL CARE CHECKLIST
WITHOUT EXPLANATIONS
Date
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1.
FLEA CHECK
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2.
BATH/GROOM
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3.
EMAIL GROUP
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4.
TAKE MEDICAL RECORDS TO VET
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5.
MAKE VET APPTS IMMEDIATELY (INCL. DENTAL & SPAY/NEUTER)
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6.
SHOTS/Boosters as needed
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a.
RABIES
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b.
DHLP (be sure lepto is included in this shot)
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c.
BORDETELLA
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7.
HEALTH CERTIFICATE
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8.
FECAL CHECK
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9.
HEARTWORM TEST
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10.
HEARTWORM PREVENTION
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11.
MICROCHIP
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12.
SPAY/NEUTER
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13.
SPAY/NEUTER CERTIFICATE
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14.
DENTAL
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15.
CHECK OUT OTHER ISSUES
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16.
BLOOD PANEL
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a.
COPY OF BLOOD PANEL FOR FILES AND ADOPTER
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17.
THYROID PANEL IF INDICATED
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18.
STUDIES (See below)
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19.
DISCUSS EXTRA SURGURIES/TREATMENTS AS NEEDED
STUDIES INFORMATION
Many vets will donate their costs in doing these studies because they are done for medical research. However
some may still charge. ALWAYS do this in conjunction with a normal appointment so that we are not charged
for an extra appointment.
STUDY NAME
WHAT DOGS
COSTS
Westie Lung
All dogs
You do the swab & mail it in
*Atopy
All adults
Study pays shipping;vet ships
CMO
Affected only; contact Beth
*Download paperwork from links at: http://westierescue-mi.com/you-can-help/; print paperwork and fill out to
extent possible; give to vet along with link so vet can complete. Vet must call to get shipping paid by study.
Verify that they will do this…do not pay any shipping charges. Where pedigrees are available, give vet a copy to
attach with paperwork. Document Study name, dog name and date entered and put in binder.
8/12/13 updated to remove Legg’s study