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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. Complete the New Client Form prior to your first visit.
  2. 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
  3. Collect any necessary stool or urine samples, if requested.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 can't suggest TM Pet Care enough.My husband and I had been to three other Utah vet clinics before being told about traverse by my aunt who used to take her show dogs here.All of the vets at Traverse are extremely kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. The office is always clean, I've never smelled anything off while in there, and the receptionists are so kind and attentive. The vet techs are also top notch and have always been extremely thoughtful towards our needs, questions, and the special needs of our felines.To get the full picture, as a cat owner I have three babies who all are in different stages and need very different care. My senior cat has needed pain and autoimmune care that traverse has promptly identified and helped with. One of my female cats has anxiety and a bit of trauma from her past owner, traverse has always been able to treat her effectively and comfortably while offering suggestions to help her. And finally my last cat who was diagnosed with FIP when she was still a kitten. Traverse did a top notch job of providing support, empathy, and knowledge during all the hardest stages of all my fur babies journeys. I've moved away now (they did an amazing job of helping us prepare our cats for the move including getting all the necessary paperwork done for airport release and health certificates at Honolulu airport) and I will sorely miss them while we are gone.I cannot recommend this clinic enough"

Samantha M.

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