When you take your new puppy in for their first canine cleaning, your vet is going to want to put your dog under anesthesia for the procedure. Before you agree to allowing your dog to be put under anesthesia, make sure that you ask about a blood test, medications used, and monitoring.
#1 Blood Test
Before you agree for your dog to be put under general anesthesia, ask for a blood test to be conducted on your dog.…
If you have a dog, it is important to understand the signs of heat stroke and what to do if your dog ever has a heat stroke.
The Signs of a Heat Stroke
There are some very obvious signs that your dog is having a heat stroke that you need to be aware of. When your dog has a heat stroke, you’ll generally notice that they start to breath at a quicker rate and that their breathing will seem more shallow and kind of raspy.…
Early detection blood work can be particularly useful in identifying hidden health problems. Routine early detection blood work looks for heartworm, lyme diseases, and about 20 other conditions and diseases whereas senior early detection blood work tests for 40 different things. While blood work can be very telling, minor things can influence the accuracy of the blood test results. To prevent discrepancies and anomalies from appearing in the results, consider the following 3 tips.…
Are you the owner of a dog or a cat? Are you currently getting ready for the holidays? Holidays can be a fun and exciting time for each member of your family, including your furry four-legged ones. Unfortunately, the holidays can also be full of danger for your beloved pets. To keep them out of harm’s way, you need to know what to watch out for so that you can remove and eliminate the dangers.…
