Never give your puppy any parasite-killing medications unless they have been authorized by your veterinarian. It is important to keep in mind that these preparations, although can be purchased over-the-counter and without a prescription, can have side effects just like all other drugs. Read more

Having a happy puppy means keeping him healthy, and one of the primary concerns in raising a young pup is making sure he is in the best of health. This can be accomplished by starting out with good quality veterinarian care.  In fact, bringing your new pup straight from the breeder, pet shop, or shelter, directly to the veterinarian is a wise beginning, especially when many pups come equipped with a short-term health guarantee. Read more

Once your dog’s surgery is over and the anesthesia has worn off completely, it is time to take him home. Post-surgical recovery is typically uneventful for most dogs. Even minor surgery can cause your dog enough pain and weakness for the first few days, forcing him to rest without allowing much movement. Read more

Following your dog’s surgical operation he will be placed inside a recovery room in order to wait out the effects of the anesthetics. The veterinarian will check his breathing and the color of his gums periodically in order to ensure he does not go into shock. For example, if a dog has shallow breathing and his gums are a pale, bluish color, he is most likely entering shock and must be tended to immediately. Read more

Sending your dog off to surgery is a serious ordeal. Of course the severity of the situation depends upon his condition and whether or not the reason for surgery, or even the surgery itself, may be a risk to the dog’s life. Read more

Sooner or later every dog owner must face the possibility that his or her dog will have to undergo surgery. The procedure could be minor, such as having a few stitches, or could be as complicated and risky as having a malignant mammary tumor or lymph glands removed. Read more

Just recently my wife and I adopted a brand-new dog from the local rescue shelter.  It is a mixed breed, the exact type unknown, but all we knew is that this lovable canine needed a good family with lots of love and affection.  He was friendly and without a trace of aggression. However, there is one interesting aspect of our new dog that separates him from the rest of the shelter animals - he only has three legs. Read more

Depending upon the cause of your dog’s amputation surgery, and whether or not there was an underlying disease or other condition at fault, you are going to have to work with your veterinarian or other specialist about rehabilitating the animal so that he can get back to good health and emotional stability. Read more

Is your dog facing the possibility of having one of his limbs amputated due to an accident or a disease? Such a surgery is not uncommon, especially when dog owners have pets that experience a terrible car accident or bone cancer, which typically calls for an amputation process. We call these amputated canines “tripods” which is a lovable description known throughout dog lovers for these animals that have to live with three limbs. Read more

When calling to set-up a meeting with a brand new veterinarian, let him know right away that you have a new dog and that you would like to meet with the vet and his staff. Inform the receptionist that you would like to get to know his practice before they examine your dog. Do not apologize or feel bad for this type of visit. The receptionist knows that you deserve the right to get acquainted with the vet before you decide to give them your money for the caring of your dog. Read more