Diarrhea
the most common causes of diarrhea in dogs are: sudden change in diet, internal parasites (worms), stress, and illness. Your dog should be seen by a veterinarian to check for internal parasites (fecal exam) and to diagnose more significant illness. Sometimes ‘resting’ the GI tract with a bland diet for a few days will get the system back on track. However, cases of diarrhea often need medication, probiotics, or a combination of these.
My dog ate….
There are many things that dogs eat over their lifetimes and many of them can cause serious illness. The most common poisonings occur with ingestion of chocolate, rat poison, and antifreeze. There are also many other foods and products found around most households that can cause serious illnesses including onions, grapes, raisins, gum (with xylitol), Gorilla glue, aspirin/ibuprofen/acetaminophen, and coins (especially pennies). If you believe your dog may have eaten any of the above, please call us right away. The sooner your dog begins treatment, the sooner we can restore his health.
Behavior
Sometimes problems that first appear to be behavioral are actually medical. Examples of this include inappropriate urination (cats and dogs) and sometimes even biting/aggression. We have diagnosed urinary tract infections and/or bladder stones in some animals thought to be urinating as a behavioral issue. We have also found painful, diseased teeth in some cats and dogs that have begun to bite or be aggressive. With proper diagnosis and treatment, these animals have again become the members of the family that we once knew. We also treat animals with true behavioral issues to improve their lives and maintain the family bond.
Emergencies
If your pet has an emergency such as a laceration or has been hit by a car, transport your pet to an animal hospital immediately.
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