Working With Your Veterinarian

Posted on: 25 March 2016
When you notice your dog is having trouble walking or seems to struggle with getting up from laying down or maneuvering, you may be surprised to find that they have a spinal issue that is causing them pain and that may also be degenerative. While there are narcotic pain medications and surgical treatments that may be able to help with these spinal problems, you may be looking for alternative treatments that are more natural and do not require invasive surgical procedures that may be dangerous to your dog's health.
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Posted on: 24 March 2016
As the owner of a pet, it is vital that you are well aware of when you need to take it to an emergency pet hospital instead of waiting until you can get an appointment at your regular vet. To help you figure out just when you should be making your way to the emergency pet hospital, you will want to take a look at the following signs of trouble.
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Posted on: 22 March 2016
When summer arrives, it is important that you keep your pets as cool as possible. This will reduce risks of heat exhaustion and more serious conditions. Here are some easy ways to keep your pets cool inside and outside the home. Be Careful With Outdoor Exercise If you have dogs, you need to be very careful about how you take them out, when, and how often. Try to take them out to potty during the early morning and late afternoon or evening hours.
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Posted on: 21 March 2016
When your dog gets done being spayed or neutered at a veterinary office, like Caring Hands Animal Hospital, they are going to need some special care. Just as humans, they are going to be somewhat groggy from the anesthesia and their body needs extra care in order to heal properly. Your vet will give you some specific instructions on how to care for your animal and will also give you a number that you can call if you need extra assistance or information.
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