As the owner of a dog, you get to know and enjoy their personality while teaching them obedience and providing to them basic care. Because you are their primary caregiver, it is important that you look out for their well-being in areas of physical and mental health. To help you keep up best on their health and well-being, here are some essential services and care you should consider when you are the responsible owner of a dog.
Emergency Veterinarian
Not everything in life is planned out and often a situation arises in which your dog's health is at risk. For example, you leave for the morning after eating breakfast and a container of raisins is left on your kitchen table. Your dog climbs upon the table and gets to the container and when you arrive at home you are not sure how many he has eaten. Raisins and grapes are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure, so it is important that you seek medical attention immediately.
When you have an emergency vet you can call any time of the day or night, they will be able to meet you at their clinic and provide emergency treatment for your dog. In this situation, they would treat your dog to clear its stomach of any raisins, then treat any additional symptoms.
Regular Grooming
In addition to scheduled and emergency vet services, your dog will benefit greatly from regular grooming. At a professional groomer there are a variety of services available for your dog, depending on its specific needs to its breed and for your budget. As your groomer for some recommendations which your dog can benefit from.
A groomer's main task is to keep your dog's coat washed and trimmed, and depending on the climate, your dog might benefit from a longer or shorter cut. And if your dog is shedding, ask about a de-shedding treatment to remove all their loose hair.
Besides keeping their coat clean and trimmed, the grooming will boost your dog's mood with specialty treatments, such as a massage, skin treatments, or deep conditioning. For example, if your dog is suffering from eczema, your groomer can provide specific treatments to help their issues.
Also ask about teeth cleaning and nail clipping for your dog during their treatment. Clean teeth are just as important on your dog as they are in yourself; oral decay can cause pain, infection, and additional health problems in your dog. Contact your local 24-hour animal hospital today to learn more.
Share7 November 2019
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