Dogs & Puppies : Health & Vet Care
What do laboratory tests reveal?
As a responsible dog owner you should take your dog to the veterinarian at least once per year.  This is a good habit to form with your dog that will keep him healthy for years to come, as well as enable you to prevent diseases, instead of waiting for them to form.  A yearly physical examination will consist of evaluating your dog's general attitude and appearance.  The eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and skin will be fully checked.  The vet will also check the musculoskeletal, respiratory, nervous, digestive, genitourinary, and circulatory systems...
Feb 12, 2006, 21:10

Dogs & Puppies : Health & Vet Care
How to resuscitate your dog if his heart stops beating
A dog’s breathing and heartbeat can suddenly stop after being in a traffic accident, drowning, poisoning, or from shock.  When this happens, it is crucial to administer an immediate cardiac massage as well as artificial respiration in order to save his life.  As soon as you notice that he has stopped breathing, have someone help you call the vet for advice while doing your best to resuscitate the dog.  It is very important to get oxygen rich blood to the brain as quickly as possible to prevent brain damage.  His heart needs to be restarted within a few minutes in order for him to survive...
Feb 12, 2006, 21:07

Dogs & Puppies : Health & Vet Care
First aid for dog poisoning
Poisons can enter the body in 3 ways; through the skin, by being inhaled, or by being eaten.  Because of the dog’s curious nature, they are usually poisoned by ingestion.  In order to prevent your dog from accidental poisoning, you must keep all household chemicals that are potentially toxic out of his reach.  These include insecticides, alkaline household cleaners such as paint strippers, shampoos, flea collars, batteries, and medicines...
Feb 12, 2006, 20:49

Dogs & Puppies : Health & Vet Care
Dog Bites: A detailed way of handling your dog's injury
When your dog gets bitten, either by another dog or another animal, then that bite wound can be potentially very dangerous.  Animal saliva is filled with bacteria that can cause infection through the wound.  In addition, even small bites can severely damage your pet’s underlying tissue...
Feb 12, 2006, 20:47

Dogs & Puppies : Health & Vet Care
Treating your dog's constipation
Constipation usually occurs when the dog does not get enough bulk in his diet or when he does not get enough proper exercise.  When a dog does not get the chance to eliminate when he needs to, he may develop the habit of holding it in.  A dog that is not let out enough will also likely to develop this habit.  In these simple cases of constipation, you may use the following treatment to ease your dog’s discomfort...
Feb 12, 2006, 20:43

Dogs & Puppies : Health & Vet Care
Is your dog straining to urinate?
If you notice any changes in your dog's normal urinary function then you must get him to the vet as soon as possible to be investigated.  Your dog's kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood, while retaining useful chemicals, and ridding your the body of harmful and toxic chemicals.  Waste material is then passed down the ureters to the bladder where it is stored.  When the dog's bladder is full, the dog passes the urine through the urethra and out of the body...
Feb 12, 2006, 20:07

Dogs & Puppies : Health & Vet Care
How to give your a dog home-made enema
Sometimes, you may need to do more than just giving solid or liquid medication to your sick dog.  Depending on his condition and symptoms, you may also have to provide other kinds of nursing care, such as giving enemas.  Below is an effective way to use this procedure...
Feb 12, 2006, 20:05

Dogs & Puppies : Health & Vet Care
Cleaning up body discharges using natural ingredients
Often times a disease will cause discharges from different body orifices, including the eyes, ears, nose, and anus.  Many sick dogs are left feeling miserable by the accumulation of the discharge that they cannot remove and can irritate underlying tissues...
Feb 12, 2006, 20:03

Dogs & Puppies : Health & Vet Care
First Aid For Dog Bites and Insect Stings
Most dog bites occur around the neck, face, ears, and the upper chest area.  And although most skin punctures from other canine teeth look simple and clean, there is often a considerable amount of damage through the flesh.  Injuries, bites, or stings from insects and venomous animals are often difficult to find and administer symptomatic treatment.  Contact your veterinarian if the dog shows any agitation at all.  Below are several bite and sting descriptions as well as how to best deal with them...
Feb 12, 2006, 19:51

Dogs & Puppies : Health & Vet Care
Your Dog's Veterinarian Visit: 6 Basic areas of a full examination
It is up to you to notice any changes in your dog's behavior or other odd instances that may indicate that your dog is sick.  After all, he cannot tell you when he is feeling bad.  Any information that you can give to the vet will be helpful in determining what may be the problem.  In most instances, the vet will carry out a complete basic physical examination.  During this examination he will more than likely ask you a lot of questions about your dog...
Feb 12, 2006, 19:30

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