It can be difficult to know if it’s a case of a simple injury or if it’s an emergency when your dog is sick or injured. As every dog owner ought to know, their pets are not only their companions but dependents that need medical care as well. Here are some helpful guidelines for knowing when to take your dog to an animal hospital.
Injuries
Accidents can happen unexpectedly, and a good number of dogs end up getting hurt.
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Mastitis is an infection of the mammary glands. Since it is generally caused by bacteria, most cases of mastitis in cows are treated with antibiotics. Usually, there is no need to use injectable antibiotics for a mastitis case. Vets will instead recommend using an antibiotic product that can be syringed directly into the teat. Quartermaster is a well-known brand of antibiotics made for the treatment of mastitis in cows. If you need to use it, here are some tips to help you administer it safely and effectively.
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The analysis of your dog's urine at your local animal hospital can be a good way to identify all sorts of health issues that may be affecting your pet. When it comes to collecting urine, there are generally a few options. Some veterinarians will ask you to get a urine sample from the animal at home, and then deliver it to the clinic. Another option is a procedure called cystocentesis, which involves the veterinarian directly removing urine from the dog's bladder with a needle.
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If you have any sort of pet, taking them to the veterinarian is something you'll eventually have to do. You have a lot of options to choose from, and you can ultimately find a great match using these tips.
Make Sure They're Informative
When you take your pet to see a vet for a particular problem or just a general checkup, you probably want to gain helpful insights from them each time you schedule an appointment.
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As the warm weather (finally) approaches, you're dog will be doing a lot of running, playing and relaxing outdoors and this may leave him vulnerable to heat stroke. Heat stroke is a medical emergency that every dog owner needs to be aware of, just in case it strikes your dog.
How Heat Stroke Happens In Dogs
While your body cools itself off by sweating through pores, your dog doesn't have that luxury.
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