By Dr. Sherry Weaver It is best for pets to be spayed or neutered. It makes them healthier and happier. Signs of Difficulty May Include: More than two days past due date (if known) or a dark vaginal discharge with foul odor. Active labor for more than four hours with no puppy. More than a […]
Month: June 2015
Sleeping Arrangements For Puppies
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?
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
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 […]
Dehydration
By Dr. Sherry Weaver If you are concerned that your dog may be dehydrated, pull on the skin at the back of the animal’s neck. It should spring back into the normal position immediately within one or two seconds. If there is a delay, the animal is dehydrated. Very old and very skinny animals are […]
Drowning
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
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 […]
Bleeding
Dr. Sherry Weaver Apply firm direct pressure over the area until the bleeding stops. Hold the pressure for at least 10 straight minutes. Continually releasing the pressure to check the wound will hamper the clotting. If bleeding is severe, apply at tourniquet between the wound and the heart. Avoid bandages that cut off circulation. Keep […]
Constipation
Dr. Sherry Weaver If the animal is still passing stool but it appears to be very firm-and the animal is otherwise healthy, i.e. normal eating and drinking habits, add 1/4 teaspoon of fiber, such as canned pumpkin or bran to the animal’s diet. If this does not work, your pet has not defecated for more […]