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How to resuscitate your dog if his heart stops beating

A dogs 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 .....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick

How to give your 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: The use of enemas can be beneficial for dogs that has the following conditions; constipation, during fasting, dehydration, exce.....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick

Emergency Dog Accidents: Burns, Seizures, Gastric Torsion

During an emergency or an accident, you can reduce your dogs immediate pain and discomfort or even save his life with prompt, immediate action You need to always be prepared for such accidents and emergencies such as burns, seizures, and gastric torsion Scalds and burns: Your dogs coat provides warmth and protection to his skin, but hot oil, hot water, and irritating chemicals can seep .....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick

Helping The Mother Dog Give Birth

Sometimes you may have to assist the mother while she is giving birth Puppies are usually delivered head first in a diving position while some are born tail and hind legs first If the mother is having a hard time with the delivery, you can help her by gently pulling out the exposed puppy as she restrains However, if only the legs are out, call the vet immediately for advice If the mother d.....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick

Your Dogand#39;s Veterinarian Visit: 6 Basic areas of a full examination

It is up to you to notice any changes in your dogand#39;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 mor.....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick

What to do when a foreign object gets inside your dogs body

With their combination of scavenging habits and inquisitive nature, most dogs, at one time or another, will be likely to have a foreign object embedded in their skin Sharp objects such as glass, needles, thorns, as well as plant seeds, are the most common culprits that can be embedded in their skin These items often enter the eyes, nose, ears, skin, vulva, and particularly the area between the.....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick

4 Tips to aid your dog of Diarrhea

Is your dog having a problem with diarrhea Does he have accidents while trying to get outside to go to the bathroom While your dog may not loosing too much sleep over the problem, there is no doubt that you are not happy with the runny mess being made in your house! Diarrhea in dogs often happen because of eating something rotten from the outside, or even from getting into a chemical insi.....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick

How to Treat Your Dogand#39;s Dandruff: 7 Tips

Dandruff mostly occurs when the dogs skin cells naturally form, die, and flake off at a very fast rate The following are seven suggestions on how to keep your dogs coat clean and dandruff free: 1 Because dandruff is a sign of flaky skin, you need to give your dog regular baths to wash away the flakes before they start to accumulate Giving your dog a bath once a month during the winter s.....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick

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 dogand#39;s general attitude and appearance The eyes, nose, mouth, ears, an.....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick

2 ways to administer liquid medication to your dog

There are 2 effective methods for getting any form of liquid medication down your dogs throat: Make a pouch or pry the mouth open 1 Making a pouch: Using one hand, pull out the corner of the dogs lower lip to make a little pouch Keep his head slightly tilted back and pour the liquid into the mouth using your other hand In some instances, the medication does not go in right away Thi.....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick

Respiratory Disorders: Nasal discharge, breathing problems, Gagging

Sneezing or Nasal Discharge It is very common for all dogs to sneeze on an occasional basis, especially when they first wake up However, allergic sneezing is typically a nonproductive sneeze that occurs in paroxysms and the infections will often produce puss If you notice a bloody discharge from a single nostril then that is an indication of a tumor or a foreign object What to do: If yo.....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick

Five ways to prevent congenital problems in dogs

Prevention is the main key in order to avoid diseases and illness from attacking your dog In fact, the best prevention begins even before you start breeding the dog But what do you do if your pet was born with a health problem There are a few options for you to choose from when helping your dog that is born with a congenital defect Often times, surgery can correct a structural defect Oth.....More on Disease Dog Lyme Tick