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If your pet is injured or you come across an injured pet, it’s important to know the basics of handling in order to prevent harm to yourself and further harm to your pet.
Even the most gentle of pets can be unpredictable when in pain.
• Call your veterinarian immediately to explain the situation
• If you suspect a fracture, muzzle your pet
• If your pet is vomiting, do not use a muzzle
• If you are unable to get your pet into a carrier, use a thick blanket as a stretcher to carry your pet into the car
Even the most gentle of pets can be unpredictable when in pain.
• Call your veterinarian immediately to explain the situation
• If you suspect a fracture, muzzle your pet
• If your pet is vomiting, do not use a muzzle
• If you are unable to get your pet into a carrier, use a thick blanket as a stretcher to carry your pet into the car
The Oregon state public health veterinarian reported that a pet cat has probably died from H1N1 influenza virus infection. The cat was one of four in the household and became ill approximately one week after a child in household had a flu-like illness.
The cat developed labored breathing and was taken to a veterinarian on November [...]
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We are excited to bring to you a new spin on the shin/shank bone. These meaty shin or beef shank bones have been hand rolled in oatmeal and are twice baked for a long lasting treat. This bone will promote healthy teeth, skin and coat. In addition, oatmeal has been known to help with cardiovascular [...]
This week's Q&A on video include the following queries:
1. My female Golden Retriever is ten years old. She is going crazy trying to come into the house every evening. All the door handles are...
I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more.
I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more.
This week, Declan Meehan of East Coast FM was asking me about fish feeling pain. Click on the play button below to listen.
vetTASH.mp3
Visit www.petethevet.com to go to my blog and to be able to...
I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more.
I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more.
