What to do when my dog gets stung?

Posted by on Oct 11, 2017 in Ask the Vet, News | Comments Off on What to do when my dog gets stung? Yip! (Dog language for ouch!) Bee Sting! Now what?  Like people, dogs can react to insect stings in a number of ways.  Dogs who have not  been stung before or are allergic will react to the initial sting by licking or possibly limping. Relief can be as simple as applying a dab of baking soda mixed with a little water to the sting site.  Benadryl given at 1mg. per pound (1 Tab...
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Labs from Texas find shelter in OH

Posted by on Sep 16, 2017 in From the Blog, News | Comments Off on Labs from Texas find shelter in OH Our kennel manager Pete and his wife Rachel help run the Lake Erie Labrador Retriever Rescue. They were featured on Fox 8 news last week when they took in 7 shelter dogs from Texas to make room for incoming rescued hurricane dogs. 5 of the 7 are infected with heartworms and will need expensive medical care for the next few months while they kick their parasites. Right now they can really use...
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Why is my pet losing weight?

Posted by on Sep 16, 2017 in Ask the Vet | Comments Off on Why is my pet losing weight?   Weight loss can occur in our pets for a variety of reasons. Diet changes can cause weight change as all pet foods contain different calorie contents. One-half cup of one dry food may contain significantly more or less calories than the same volume of another. Switching from a dry to a canned pet food can also result in weight loss as canned food contains more water and less...
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Canine Flu Alert

Posted by on Sep 2, 2017 in From the Blog, News | Comments Off on Canine Flu Alert You may have heard about the recent outbreak of a new type of dog flu affecting pets across the country. This highly contagious and, for some dogs, potentially serious respiratory infection is called canine influenza virus H3N2, or CIV H3N2 for short. Chances are, if your dog is exposed to CIV H3N2, he or she may become infected. Dogs that are frequently in contact with other dogs are at the...
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My dog has another ear infection, can I use the leftover medication from the last one?

Posted by on Sep 2, 2017 in Ask the Vet | Comments Off on My dog has another ear infection, can I use the leftover medication from the last one? Ear infections in dogs can be caused by a variety of microbes, including many types of bacteria and/or yeast. Ear medications are all different, as some contain different antibiotics, anti-fungals, and anti-inflammatories.  If you are worried about infection, it is always best to have a veterinarian see your pet before medications are re-applied. Ear debris samples can be collected to help...
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Ask the Vet

Posted by on Sep 2, 2017 in Ask the Vet, News | Comments Off on Ask the Vet The following articles by our doctors have been featured recently in the Hudson Hub. Please read and feel free to share this information with your friends! Featured topics: AAFCO Statement on Food Bags Aggressive Dog Part 1 Aggressive Dog Part 2 Anal Glands – How Often To Express? Antifreeze Dangers Arthritis  Avoiding Dog Bites Bee Stings A Bee Stung my Dog – Now What? Baby...
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Can my pet get human head lice?

Posted by on Aug 16, 2017 in Ask the Vet | Comments Off on Can my pet get human head lice? The short answer is no.  Lice are species specific. That means that human lice affect humans and dog lice affect dogs. Dogs and cats have higher basal temperatures than people usually running at 101 to 102.5 degrees F.  Human lice don’t thrive at the higher temperature and don’t prefer cat and dog blood which they need to feed on. Your pets don’t need to be treated since the lice won’t...
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Do I need flea prevention for my indoor cat?

Posted by on Aug 9, 2017 in Ask the Vet | Comments Off on Do I need flea prevention for my indoor cat? Many people try to save on pet care costs by omitting flea prevention on indoor cats. Unfortunately, some of the worst flea infestations I have seen are in households with indoor cats not on prevention. Fleas are everywhere; even living in our grass. Fleas can infest our indoor kitties by hitching a ride on our shoes, pants, or on dogs that enter the home. Unfortunately, only a couple fleas...
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How often should a dog’s anal glands be expressed?

Posted by on Jul 26, 2017 in Ask the Vet | Comments Off on How often should a dog’s anal glands be expressed? As most dog owners know, dogs have anal sacs on either side of their rectum. These normally empty when a pet passes a bowel movement to add a scent to the stool – as if that is even necessary! If the dog has chronically soft stools or abnormal anal sacs, however, these sacs can become impacted, requiring expression. Affected dogs will scoot their bottoms on the ground and lick the area...
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My dog was stung by a bee. Should I be worried?

Posted by on Jul 5, 2017 in Ask the Vet | Comments Off on My dog was stung by a bee. Should I be worried? A Bee stings are common this time of year as our dogs spend more time outdoors. Most often, a bee sting will result in no significant complications. A cool compress, such as an ice pack wrapped in a towel, can be applied to the site for 5-10 minutes to help with pain and mild irritation. However, some pets have allergic reactions to bee stings.  The most common sign of a reaction in pets is...
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