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Is it safe to feed my dog before a routine vet visit or check-up?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 4 months old | 14 lbs

Good morning can you feed your dog before going to the vet

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on March 22nd, 2019

Yes you can feed your dog normally if you are just taking him to the vet for a check up. If you are going to have a blood test, or a procedure that requires sedation or anaesthetic, then he should be starved but I think they would have informed you beforehand. Hope this helps, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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