Month: June 2015

Sleeping Arrangements For Puppies

Sleeping Arrangements For Puppies a puppy snuggles with her favorite toy

Sleeping arrangements for a new puppy will require some preparation. If you’re adopting early, it’s very likely that this will be your puppy’s first night away from its mother and littermates. To get you ready to accommodate your new addition and make your puppy as comfortable as possible, we’ve put together some tips that should […]

Would Your Dog Need Insurance?

Would Your Dog Need Insurance? A woman examines her dogs recent visit to the veterinarian's office

It can happen swiftly without warning. You could be walking with your dog in the park today taking in the sun while he scours the park grounds for squirrels, and tomorrow he could be in the veterinary hospital needing life-saving surgery for bloat or a vital blood transfusion for immune mediated hemolytic anemia. Would financial […]

How To Treat Frostbite

How To Treat Frostbite

By Dr. Sherry Weaver The most obvious signs of frostbite in your dog are discolored skin, tissue that is hard to the touch or even icy, and pain when touched.  Swelling, blistering and blue or black discolorations are signs of extreme frostbite. Although frostbite is not common in pets it can affect the ear tips, toes, […]

Treating Bite Wounds In Dogs

This First Aid Guide was developed by the veterinary staff at Dr. Sherry Weaver’s Animal Hospital of Towne Lake in Woodstock, GA. Always use caution when approaching or handling an animal that is injured by bite wounds or another serious trauma. Dogs that are not normally aggressive may bite out of self-protective instincts if they […]

Drowning

Drowning A dog holds a life saving ring by the water.

By Dr. Sherry Weaver Do not endanger yourself. If possible, remove the animal from the water. Suspend him by his hindquarters to allow water to drain from the lungs. A swinging motion can be used to encourage breathing. If your pet does not start to breathe naturally, resuscitation should be implemented. Dry and wrap the […]

Why You Should Avoid Puppy Mills

Why You Should Avoid Puppy Mills puppy mills should be avoided

Puppy mills can be a danger for families that want to adopt a new dog. A puppy mill is a breeding facility with the sole purpose of churning out the most dogs for the least money – and to make the most profit. Substandard Breeding Conditions and Inbreeding Can Lead to Disastrous Results Health problems […]