He would get painful blisters all over his body, and they would
require frequent vet visits.
In addition, puppies generally cost more than adults during their first months home because
they require frequent vet visits for shots and living / training expenses that adults often don't require, such as pee pads; exercise pens, crates, gates; toys, equipment, or your personal possessions that must be replaced due to chewing or house training accidents, etc..
Not exact matches
Older dogs will usually need to see a
vet once a year, unless your dog has some medical condition that
requires more
frequent visits.
Just like people, when dogs grow older they may develop age - related conditions such as arthritis that can
require more
frequent vet visits, as well as medications.
Puppies will
require frequent visits to the
vet while they are receiving vaccines, but after a year old, most veterinarians recommend yearly
visits.
Many dogs, especially as they get older, develop chronic health issues that might
require medications, prescription diets, and
frequent visits to the
vet for conditional exams.
If your dog has
frequent or regular diarrhea, an enzyme supplement or probiotic supplement given on an ongoing basis can also be helpful, but you need to try any treatment recommended by your
vet first, since regular or
frequent diarrhea definitely
requires a
visit to the
vet's office.