It is important that you take your dog into the veterinarian for checkups to ensure that they are in good health overall and to have some necessary health procedures taken care of. This article will discuss three routine things that will be done during your dog's vet checkups.
Giving Shots
When your dog goes in for their checkup, they may need to get some shots, if they aren't currently up to date.
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Your dog is trotting along and all seems fine, then, all of a sudden, you notice that he is not using his back leg. When he walks, he may carry the one leg up high, only putting it down for a second before lifting it up again. Your dog may show signs of pain when you touch certain parts of his leg, and he won't lie on the side of the bad leg.
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The winter months can present a number of unique challenges to your dog. However, it is common for pet owners to be fairly uninformed and inexperienced when it comes to the winter care needs of their dog. To help you keep your dog safe from some common problems this winter, you will need to keep these three dog-care tips in mind.
Have Your Dog Wear Foot Covers
Many pet owners will simply assume that their dog's feet are able to comfortably withstand snow and ice.
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Dogs have highly tuned senses of hearing. Your dog can hear sounds that the human ear literally can't pick up. An ear infection for a dog is not only painful and unpleasant, it can lessen their ability to interact with the world around them since they rely on their sense of hearing for so many everyday tasks. If your dog has been suffering from a painful ear infection, you can help treat the infection with vinegar.
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If this is your first time owning a dog, it can be difficult to know when you should take your dog to the animal hospital and when you should try to treat your dog by yourself. Here are four times that you should not try to address your dog's issues on your own and should instead take them to the local animal hospital for further assistance.
#1 Bloated Abdomen
If your dog's stomach or abdomen area swells and expands rapidly over the course of a day or even a couple of hours, you need to take your dog to your local animal hospital right away.
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