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Warning signs of serious illness Signals that your pet needs medical attention: (seek veterinary care...) 1. Anytime you find a lump on pets skin 2. If pet seems unusually short of breath 3. pet experiences sudden change of appetite 4. pet starts losing weight 5. pet drinks often and urinates more frequently |
Symptoms of Internal Bleeding in Pets 1. Blood in the vomit 2. Blood in the urine 3. Pale pink or white gums 4. Listlessness Perform the following test: Press a finger against your pet's gums. If they don't turn pink after a momentary whiteness, she could have lost large amounts of blood. See your veterinarian immediately. |
In case of bleeding: The following areas are pressure points on your pet which, along with direct pressure on the wound, will help stop bleeding. 1. The upper inside of the front leg. Pressing here will help control bleeding of the lower forelegs. 2. The upper inside of the rear leg. Pressing here will help control bleeding of the lower hind legs. 3. The underside of the tail. Pressing here helps control bleeding of the tail. Note: Forget the tourniquet. A lot of limbs are lost because the blood supply is cut off for too long a time.
How to check Pets pulse: |
Feel on the inside of his back thigh, where the leg joins the body. Normal: Dogs_ 70-150 beats a minute Cats_ 110-170 beats a minute
Testing your pet for dehydration |
Gently life the skin along your pet's back. Normally, it will snap back into place. In dehydrated pets, however, the skin loses elasticity, causing it to stay up in a ridge. If this happens, it's an emergency--see your vet right way.
Coughing can be serious |
Coughing is the most common sign of heart disease in pets. If your dog has been coughing for more than 24 hours, see your vet. Coughing is extremely rare in cats and should always be seen by a vet.
in case of Illness: |
Often your vet will prescribe medication to treat your pet's illness. Here's how to give medicines to your pet: 1. For cats, you should first wrap a towel around her chest so her feet are blocked by the towel. 2. Place the palm of your hand over the bridge of your pet's nose. Your thumb and middle finger should circle the muzzle and fit behind each upper canine (long) tooth. 3. Gently press her lips against the teeth to make her drop her jaw. 4. With the other hand, quickly poke the pill to the back of her tongue. Then hold her mouth closed and stroke her throat until you see her swallow. When she licks her nose, you know she's done. 5. The best way to make sure your cat actually swallows is to startle her. As soon as you've given her the medicine, gently blow in her face -- she'll reflexively swallow!
in case of injury: | You should always have a pet first-aid kit handy in case your pet is injured. Here are some vets' recommendations on what to include: 1. Your vet's telephone number, plus the number of an emergency weekend or nighttime vet. 2. Gauze rolls or pads 3. Absorbent cotton 4. Scissors, preferably with rounded tips 5. Hydrogen peroxide 6. Hydrocortisone ointment 7. Eyewash 8. Tweezers 9. Rectal thermometer 10. Syringe (without the needle) for giving oral medications 11. Anti-dirraheal medicine (for dogs and cats) 12. Upset stomach medicine (for dogs only) 13. Antihistamine liquid 14. A clean, white sock -- to slip over an injured paw, to keep the wound and your floors clean until the bleeding is stopped.
House plants that can harm your pet: | 1. Philodendron 2. Dieffenbachia 3. Jerusalem cherry 4. Yew 5. Caladium 6. Spider plant 7. Airplane plant 8. Cyclamen 9. Foxglove 10. Dragon tree 11. Holly 12. Mistletoe 13. Azalea 14. Poinsettia 15. Rhododendron 16. Mother-in-law's tongue. * to be safe, vets recommend you always put houseplants where pets can't get them.
When bad breath is a serious concern |
1. A sweet, fruity scent could indicate diabetes, especially if your pet is drinking or urinating more than usual. 2. A urine-like smell might mean kidney disease. 3. A mouth odor that vets simply describe as "four," when accompanied by vomiting, loss of appetite, swelling of the abdomen or swelling of the eyes or gums, could indicate a liver disorder.
how a carrot could save your pets LIFE! | When a pet has bad teeth, bacteria can get into circulation around the gums. The bacteria float around the bloodstream and eventually settle on the heart valve. To help keep your pet's teeth clean, brush or scrub the teeth daily. In addition, giving your pet raw carrots and hard rubber toys to chew will help keep the teeth clean.
Is chocolate really TOXIC to pets? |
Yes! Chocolate is a tasty toxin, which like caffeine, is dangerous to dogs and cats when eaten in large quantities. Baking chocolate is the most dangerous. Keep chocolate out of reach of pets at all times. |
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