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The Vet at the Barn
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"Veterinary Medicine with a Holistic Approach"
www.vetatthebarn.com
phone: 845-356-3838
fax: 845-356-4307
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©2009 Vet at the Barn
The Vet at the Barn
790 Chestnut Ridge Road
Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977
phone: 845 356-3838 fax: 845 356-4307
The Vet at the Barn
790 Chestnut Ridge Road
Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977
phone: 845 356-3838 fax: 845 356-4307
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The following tips are designed to keep your pets healthy and happy all year round.
Ear Problems
Ear problems are among the most common reasons for bringing your pet to the veterinarian. Not only are ear disorders likely to occur, they are also likely to be difficult to cure. The best way to protect your pet is for your veterinarian to establish a regular ear care program aimed at preventing such problems, and treating them if they do appear.
Ear problems are among the most common reasons for bringing your pet to the veterinarian. Not only are ear disorders likely to occur, they are also likely to be difficult to cure. The best way to protect your pet is for your veterinarian to establish a regular ear care program aimed at preventing such problems, and treating them if they do appear.
Parasite Control
Throughout its life, your pet will come in contact with a variety of external and internal parasites including ticks,fleas and worms. Since parasites can harm your pet, it is important to control them through early detection and professional treatment. This can be accomplished by visiting your veterinarian regularly.
Throughout its life, your pet will come in contact with a variety of external and internal parasites including ticks,fleas and worms. Since parasites can harm your pet, it is important to control them through early detection and professional treatment. This can be accomplished by visiting your veterinarian regularly.
Make sure your pet is in good health. Many states and all foreign countries require current rabies and health certificates, so keep your Pet Health Medical record up-to-date and bring it along with you.
Control your pet at all times, and always use a leash.
Although many hotels and resorts welcome pets, and have special facilities for them you should always call ahead to confirm acceptance of your pet to minimalize potential delays or problems.
Never leave your pet unattended in a closed car, especially in hot weather. Heat stroke and death can occur rapidly.
If motion sickness is a problem, your veterinarian can reccomend medication to prevent it and to calm your pet.
Always restrict food and water before traveling.
At your destination, give food and water sparingly, and offer plenty of affection.
Control your pet at all times, and always use a leash.
Although many hotels and resorts welcome pets, and have special facilities for them you should always call ahead to confirm acceptance of your pet to minimalize potential delays or problems.
Never leave your pet unattended in a closed car, especially in hot weather. Heat stroke and death can occur rapidly.
If motion sickness is a problem, your veterinarian can reccomend medication to prevent it and to calm your pet.
Always restrict food and water before traveling.
At your destination, give food and water sparingly, and offer plenty of affection.
Travel Tips
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- If your dog is outside on a hot day make sure they have a shady spot to rest in and not just a dog house that may trap heat.
- NEVER leave a dog in a vehicle. Temperatures may exceed 100 degrees.
- ALWAYS provide cool fresh water.
- Avoid strenuous activities on extremely hot days. Try to exercise your dog in the early morning or late evening when the sun is less intense.
- Dogs with short hair, white fur, and /or pink skin can get sunburn. Apply sun block to the nose and ears 30 minutes prior to going outside.
- Running in sand at the beach is very strenuous and can easily cause injury to tendons and ligaments if the dog is out of shape.
- DO NOT let a dog drink beach water, as the salt can make them very sick.
- NEVER leave a dog in a vehicle. Temperatures may exceed 100 degrees.
- ALWAYS provide cool fresh water.
- Avoid strenuous activities on extremely hot days. Try to exercise your dog in the early morning or late evening when the sun is less intense.
- Dogs with short hair, white fur, and /or pink skin can get sunburn. Apply sun block to the nose and ears 30 minutes prior to going outside.
- Running in sand at the beach is very strenuous and can easily cause injury to tendons and ligaments if the dog is out of shape.
- DO NOT let a dog drink beach water, as the salt can make them very sick.
- heavy panting
- rapid breathing
- excessive drooling
- bright red gums and/or tongue
- difficulty maintaining balance
- rapid breathing
- excessive drooling
- bright red gums and/or tongue
- difficulty maintaining balance
- white or blue gums
- lethargy
- uncontrollable urination and/or defecation
- labored noisy breathing
- shock
- lethargy
- uncontrollable urination and/or defecation
- labored noisy breathing
- shock
If any of these signs are seen immediately try to cool down the dog by:
- applying rubbing alcohol to pads
- apply ice to the groin area
- hose down with water
- drink small amount of water or ice chips
- contact your veterinarian
- applying rubbing alcohol to pads
- apply ice to the groin area
- hose down with water
- drink small amount of water or ice chips
- contact your veterinarian
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