30 Spanish Phrases for a Visit to the Vet with a Pet
30 practical phrases for visiting the vet with a pet, describing symptoms, and understanding treatments. Learn with translations and audio.
Making an Appointment and Reception
Necesito una cita para mi perro.
I need an appointment for my dog.
¿Es una emergencia?
Is it an emergency?
Mi gato necesita sus vacunas anuales.
My cat needs his annual vaccines.
Vengo para un chequeo de rutina.
I am here for a routine check-up.
Es de raza mixta.
He is a mixed breed.
¿Puedo esperar en la sala de espera con él?
Can I wait in the waiting room with him?
Debe mantener al perro con correa.
You must keep the dog on a leash.
Por favor, ponga al gato en el transportín.
Please put the cat in the carrier.
¿Cuánto cuesta la consulta?
How much does the consultation cost?
El veterinario lo atenderá ahora.
The vet will see you now.
Describing Symptoms
No ha comido nada desde ayer.
He has not eaten anything since yesterday.
Está vomitando y tiene diarrea.
He is vomiting and has diarrhea.
Creo que tiene pulgas o garrapatas.
I think she has fleas or ticks.
Cojea cuando camina.
He limps when he walks.
Se ha estado rascando mucho las orejas.
She has been scratching her ears a lot.
Su estómago se ve hinchado.
His stomach looks swollen.
Se tragó un trozo de plástico.
He swallowed a piece of plastic.
Está muy letárgica y duerme todo el día.
She is very lethargic and sleeps all day.
Llora cuando le toco la espalda.
He cries when I touch his back.
Noté un bulto en su pata.
I noticed a lump on his leg.
Examination and Treatment
Vamos a ponerlo en la mesa de exploración.
Let's put him on the examination table.
Voy a escuchar su corazón.
I am going to listen to his heart.
Necesitamos hacer una radiografía.
We need to take an X-ray.
Ábrale la boca, por favor.
Open his mouth, please.
Necesita una limpieza dental.
He needs his teeth cleaned.
Dele esta pastilla cada doce horas.
Give him this pill every twelve hours.
Puede mezclar la medicina con comida húmeda.
You can mix the medicine with wet food.
¿Necesita cirugía?
Does he need surgery?
Lo mantendremos en observación esta noche.
We will keep him under observation tonight.
Regrese en una semana para quitarle los puntos.
Come back in a week to remove the stitches.
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