How to prepare for your pet’s initial assessment consultation

Prior to the appointment

History

• Complete the New Patient Behavior Questionnaire for your pet at least 72 hours prior to your consultation.  

Physical examination and blood work

• Schedule an examination and blood sample collection for a complete blood count, chemistry profile, and T4 with your primary care veterinarian

  • If your pet is terrified and/or aggressive during veterinary visits, skip this step and discuss with us during your Initial Assessment Consultation

Medical records

• Contact your veterinarian(s) and request they complete the Veterinary History Form and send your pet’s medical records to us at info@insightfulanimals.mail.vetbadger.com or via fax at ‭(773) 863-3119‬

  • If your pet sees other veterinary specialists, please request records from their offices as well

Videos

Gather 2-3 short videos of your pet.

• At least one video should be of your pet's behavior when they are home, not necessarily performing the problem behavior and including a tour of the environment.

• For a cats coming in for house soiling, please collect a video or picture of the litter box(es).

• At least one video of the problem behavior ONLY if you can avoid endangering yourself, your pet, other people or other animals. PLEASE DO NOT put your pet into a provocative situation for the purposes of the video.

• Depending on the size of the videos, you can attach them to the New Patient Questionnaire or use WeTransfer to email them to info@insightfulanimals.com

Bring to the appointment (for in-person appointments)

• Yourself and up to 1 additional member of your household

• A mask that covers your nose and mouth

• Your pet

• Your pet’s favorite treats

• Any equipment you are currently using or have used in the past for training
  

If your pet receives anti-anxiety medication(s) for veterinary visits or travel, please administer this medication prior to your pet's appointment with us. We want to make sure your pet is as comfortable as possible during our appointment. Please contact us if you have any questions.