Rechecks with the Behavior Service
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Rechecks with the Behavior Service
We recommend a recheck four months after your pet’s initial consultation.
We are able to provide four months of follow up by phone and email after your consultation. If you find, after the follow-up period, that you require additional assistance, we recommend scheduling a recheck consultation with the Behavior Service.
To schedule a recheck, please call us at:
If you are ready to make an appointment with the Behavior Service at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center, we have a step-by-step guide to make everything run smoothly and efficiently.