This category covers all aspects of first aid including everything you need to know for post-surgical treatment to how to save your dog from choking.
The posts in this category will help you during those brief but stressful moments when you need to do something fast. The posts in this category are not a substitution for emergency veterinarian care.
You will discover posts like how to safely remove porcupine quills from your dog, how to prevent your dog from overheating, and how to deal with small cuts to prevent infection.
This category will also help you to recognize when a little at-home care will be enough, or whether an appointment with the veterinarian is warranted. Learn how to stop a cut from bleeding or how to prepare a make-shift splint if you can’t get your dog to a veterinarian right away.
Dog hiccups or choking are two different things. Hiccups in dogs are caused when dogs become over-excited, stressed, eat their food too quickly, or engage in sudden bursts of activity. Dog choking, on the other hand, happens when something becomes lodged in the dog’s throat. Sometimes irritants in the air will cause a dog to …
Is it Dog Hiccups or Choking? How to Save Your Dog. Read More »
Dog knee injuries become evident when a dog begins to limp. Other signs of an injured knee include a hopping gait, not putting weight on one leg, difficulty with step. A dog with a knee injury may not be able to jump from the ground into a car or from the floor to the furniture. …
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Thank you for reading 35 best dog neutering aftercare tips! As a dog parent, you should be proud that you took this step. Having your dog neutered is one of the best ways to ensure a healthy and happy dog for years to come. It’s probably the first time you’ve had your dog under anesthesia, …
Read this post to discover the #1 no-fail way to treat dog elbow callus. My Labrador retriever loves to splay her body against the cool cement floor of the basement when she’s hot. She also loves to flop down on the hard kitchen floor and chooses to sleep on a thin bathmat in the washroom. …
It’s tempting to consider how you might drain a cyst on a dog from home. They sometimes look a bit like pimples, although they can get to be the size of a golf ball in some cases. Unfortunately, draining a cyst on your dog without medical intervention can cause pain while leaving your dog vulnerable …
