Well, if you have an ESA, then you should be pretty familiar with the vet process.
But if you don’t have one and are thinking of getting an ESA, or if you have just gotten one, then there is a LOT you need to know about when taking care of your ESAs.
I am afraid that just feeding them and taking them on walks does not cut the deal. Simply getting an ESA Letter is not enough either. You need to be able to truly take care of them and this requires a vet.
So, now you need to know how often these vet appointments go?
Well, not as often as you might think. Certainly not once a month.
How often you need to take your ESA to the vet actually depends upon which animal you have as an ESA. So like, the process for a cat will be a bit different from the process for a reptile.
This is why I have compiled a list of different types of ESAs and how often they need to go see a doctor.
Type #1: Cats or Dogs
This all depends on the age of your ESA. Let's say that you have gotten an ESA letter for housing and you have a brand new cat or dog. Now, their vet visits are TOTALLY dependent on how young or old they are.
If your cat or a dog is a kitten or puppy, then the visits will be quite common. Up until the age of 16 weeks, i.e. approximately 4 months, you WILL have to take your ESA to a vet every month.
That’s a must.
When your little ESA grows up a little and is six months old, then I suggest another vet visit. Then, you can take them to a vet once they are a year old.
After this time, your baby should be vaccinated and should be quite safe. So, you can start taking them just once a year but only until the age of seven.
After age seven, you should once again start taking them biannually to make sure that they are doing ok.
Type #2: Reptiles
Yup, reptiles.
They make great ESAs. But, taking care of a reptile is no easy task. Sure, you have your emotional support animal letter and your reptile loves you. But is that enough? Ah, the age-old question.
In order to make sure that your realesaletter is ok, you will have to first find a vet who specializes in reptiles since not all vets can cater to these unique creatures.
After that, you should bring them in for checkups during the first few days they are staying with you. Once the vet confirms that they are in good health, you can do the once a year checkup.
BUT… note that this is a generic rule and the checkup can vary from species to species, so do consult your vet about this too.
Type #3: Pigs
Just like a cat or a dog, a pig also needs special care in the first six months of its life.
You will have to take them for various checkups and appointments in the first six months to make sure that they get their vaccinations and are properly wormed so that they don’t get infected.
At the age of 2 months, they should either be neutered or spayed so that they don’t make your life a living hell later on. After all, pigs love to breed.
After the six month period has passed, you can relax and continue with the once a year visits unless you notice that there is something wrong with your ESA.
Type #4: Rodents
Ok, this case is different.
You need to bring a rodent to a vet as soon as you get them. They need to be shown to a vet within 48 hours of coming into your care. The vet will make sure that the rodent is not already infected and vaccinate them accordingly.
This is crucial as rodents are the animal known for spreading most diseases so they need to be treated immediately.
Once this is done, then a rodent can be set up for yearly visits to the vet.
What if they are showing bad symptoms?
If your ESA is showing bad symptoms, then you need to take it to a vet IMMEDIATELY. It does not matter if you JUST had a checkup or if you visited the vet a month ago.
Delaying a visit to the vet under these circumstances can actually prove to be fatal, so you need to be very careful.
What kind of symptoms?
Yeah, what exactly are bad symptoms?
Some of the many symptoms that are considered bad for any animal are these:
OR
If your ESA is showing these symptoms, then get them to their vet ASAP!
And if you need an ESA letter…
Well, you know what to do.
You need to go search for a real esa letter website that provides these types of letters. These websites are pretty common, so you should not have any trouble finding them.
Then, have a look at the reviews and select the best website. Now, your ESA letter will be delivered to you and you won’t even have to get up from your seat.
Useful Resources
Steps to register my bird as an ESA
can I take my ESA bird on a plane with me?
Why is choosing a bird over a traditional ESA a better option?
