A heart murmur is an abnormal noise that can be heard when listening to a dog’s chest, usually with a stethoscope. Heart murmurs are most common in older dogs but can also happen in puppies, and are often the first sign of a serious heart problem. The murmur is caused by turbulence, meaning blood isn’t […]
Wounds are common injuries in dogs and can take lots of different shapes and sizes. There are many causes of wounds, such as a bite injury from another animal, burns, and cuts or lacerations from trauma. What it’s for Why do we clean wounds in dogs? Wound cleaning is an extremely important step […]
Ear problems are common in dogs. Dogs may need ear cleaning and medication given inside their ears. Applying ear drops can be stressful for your dog as well as for you. Your dog’s ears may need cleaning if they have a waxy appearance, usually dark brown. Dogs who shake their heads or scratch their ears […]
Spay is a routine surgical procedure done in female dogs to prevent pregnancy and has many other health benefits. This means your dog will be neutered and can’t have puppies. Spaying is a surgery to remove a female dog’s ovaries and uterus. Your dog’s size and breed will determine the appropriate age for spaying. This […]
Vets prescribe painkillers to help your dog feel more comfortable after an injury, operation or a painful illness. The type of painkiller prescribed depends on the problem, as well as your dog’s age and general health. Painkillers are used to treat pain. Most dogs will need painkillers (analgesics) at some point in their lives, especially […]
Antibiotics are medicines used to treat and prevent infections caused by bacteria. They won’t treat illnesses caused by other bugs like viruses. Antibiotics can be life-saving drugs, but many harmful bacteria are becoming resistant to them. Every year, antibiotics help millions of dogs to recover from infections. But they only work against bacteria. And not […]
Skin scrapes are usually used to diagnose skin parasites, such as mange. They can be used to help with a diagnosis in dogs of any age. Skin scrapes are usually one of the first procedures done when looking into skin disease in dogs. They are an extremely important step before other tests or medications are […]
Urine tests in dogs are used to check their wee for signs of infection and other issues. It’s performed frequently as it provides a lot of information. A urine sample can be easily collected without stressing your dog. Also called urinalysis, it includes several tests, such as a dipstick, specific gravity, and laboratory tests. Urine […]
Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are a common type of medical test. Blood tests can help diagnose conditions or assess the health of certain organs. What it’s for Why do dogs need blood tests? A blood test can be used to: Assess your dog’s general health: especially important for older dogs […]
Phantom pregnancy in dogs is very common. Symptoms can range from mothering behaviour and milk production to vomiting and abdominal contractions. Most phantom pregnancies are mild and resolve within a few weeks. Phantom pregnancy is a phenomenon where a female dog experiences symptoms of pregnancy without being pregnant. This is also known as a false […]
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