When should I take the new dog to the vet?

When should I take the new dog to the vet?

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You should take your new dog to the vet immediately. If you've got a purebred puppy you've probably got about 3 days on their warranty within which to find out if the dog has a genetic defect like a heart murmur. That's the sort of thing you want to know right away, before you fall way in love with your dog. You want to know about that. It's also important, although it's something that people don't particularly do, to take a fresh poop sample, because even if your dog's been wormed, they might have another protazoa or worm. So, please, take in a fresh poop sample. Take your dog to the vet right away and get a good health check.