For mild dehydration, offer your dog small amounts of fresh, clean water frequently rather than a large volume at once, which may cause vomiting. Vomiting and diarrhoea also cause loss of minerals and salts essential for normal body functions. You can help restore these by offering electrolyte supplements safe for...Read More
How to make electrolyte for dogs?
If your dog is ever in need of electrolytes because of dehydration, exhaustion or diarrhoea, don’t rush to the vet and don’t buy expensive electrolyte supplements. Make your own using this free dog electrolyte recipe. If your dog is simply suffering because of dehydration as the result of the heat,...Read More
Does chicken broth hydrate dogs?
Bone broth is a stock liquid made from slowly cooking animal bones at low heat for an extended period. Bones contain an abundance of minerals and vitamins, so bone broth is a safe way to get the nutrients to your dog. A Source of Essential Minerals Bone broth is packed...Read More
What to look for when checking dogs
When checking dogs, you can perform regular health checks at home to help you spot potential problems early.
You can do this by feeling for any lumps and bumps by running your hand over your dog's coat and under their fur.
Checking their paws for any cuts or scrapes is...Read More
How do vets check dog teeth?
During a dental check, your vet or nurse will give your pet a nose-to-tail health check, with a focus on their mouth and teeth. They will look out for signs of fractured teeth, gingivitis, periodontitis, tartar and any other issues that could lead to dental disease. If your pet’s experiencing...Read More
What is the correct dental formula for the dog?
The dental formula for different species are as follows where I = incisors, C = canines, P = premolars and M = molars. Dog a) Puppy (temporary teeth) Not present at birth - but complete by 60 days. I - 3/3 C - 1/1 P - 3/3 M - 0/0...Read More
How to interpret a dental chart?
The standard tooth numbering system is from 1 to 32. Tooth number 1 is the tooth farthest back on the right side of your mouth in the upper (maxillary) jaw. Numbering continues along your upper teeth toward the front, and across to the tooth farthest back on the top left...Read More
Can vet clean dogs
Ask your vet first - before you start cleaning your dog's teeth, it's always best to ask your vet to show you the best way to do this. If you're unsure what works best for your dog, a vet or reputable pet shop will be able to give you more...Read More
When to take a dog to the vet for an injured paw?
If your dog has a wound on their paw, check them for other injuries, keep the wound clean and if necessary, have them assessed by a vet. Deep or large wounds on the paw should always be checked by a vet. If your dog’s wound is large, very painful, bleeding...Read More
Do I need to take my dog to the vet for a torn paw pad?
If your dog has a wound, check them for other injuries, keep the wound clean and if necessary, have them assessed by a vet. Minor wounds can often be treated at home. Deep/large wounds should always be checked by a vet. If your dog’s wound is large, very painful, bleeding...Read More
How to check a dog's paw for injury?
If you didn’t see your dog get hurt but think there may be something wrong, check their paws for signs of a problem.
In general, here are a few symptoms that may indicate a paw or paw pad injury:
Limping
Excessive licking
Avoiding use of a particular paw
Favoring certain...Read More
How long does it take for a dog's paw to heal?
Recovery time is highly dependent on the type of injury and its severity. A minor scrape or cut can be healed within a couple of days, whereas infection of deep wounds can easily take double the time. The difficulty of paw pad injuries isn’t necessarily the healing time in and...Read More
Should dogs not go on walks if their paw pad is ripped?
He didn't show any signs of pain while we were out but started limping when we got home. He seems ok with staying in at the moment. He runs and bounces constantly when out so I am afraid he may split it open again if I take him out too...Read More
Should I walk my dog if he has a sore paw?
If your dog licks at their pads or limps, they may have a foot pad that is torn, punctured, or burned. Walking on the injured foot often opens the wound and further delays healing. A torn foot pad does not hold stitches well, so cuts and punctures take longer to...Read More
How to deal with dog ear problems?
To successfully diagnose and treat problems with the ear it is always recommended to bring your dog to see us. If your dog is found to be suffering from an ear problem, the best course of treatment for the individual case will be prescribed, which may often be a course...Read More