Dogs and Veterinarians - The Right Mix for Dogs" Diseases & Health
Your pet dog is unique just as his veterinarian should be, too.
Why? Because you love your pet so much and you will do everything to ensure that he is in the best of health, so should you be careful and conscientious enough in finding the right match of a veterinarian for him.
It is not enough that you check out the local roster of vets or let your fingers do the walking through your phone directory.
Take the time to carefully study each veterinary choice before deciding.
Later on, if your choice will prove to have flaws, too, and might not seem to be the right choice for your dog after all, don't hesitate to change vets: the earlier the better.
Making the choice is actually not that difficult.
All you need to be is comprehensive.
Ask around; check the other pet owners in your area about their choices of vets.
You can also check with the local board or medical association of veterinarians.
Ask your vet a lot of questions to check his attitude.
Look out also for your vet's relationship with the veterinary staff and technicians and assistants; their interaction is an indication of your vet's competence and handling skills.
While location of the vet clinic may not be that crucial for you, remember that in times of emergency, it is better to have a nearby clinic than a faraway one.
And do check out the facilities, whether the emergency, out-patient, or in-patient facilities and attendants, whether a 24 hour attendant or technician will be there for your pet if he stays overnight, and all that.
Your choice of veterinarian for your pet will depend on the foregoing.
Your decision to change vets later may depend on other factors, particularly your vet's competence and know-how in treating your pet's most common ailments.
You see, dogs are not all that immune to diseases.
In fact, like us humans, dogs go through a life bereft with diseases and ailments if they are not careful, or if their owners are not.
Dogs are prone to infectious diseases caused by viruses, parasites, bacteria and fungi.
One of the most common viral diseases among dogs is rabies, a fatal disease that is transferable from one infected animal to another through bites.
Rabid dogs' brains deteriorate rapidly causing the dogs to be aggressive and compulsive and more likely to bite another animal or a human, thus transmitting the virus further.
Your pet may also be prone to other viral diseases like canine hepatitis, influenza, and herpes virus.
There is also canine distemper and parvovirus.
Each one is potentially fatal unless an expert veterinarian treats your dog promptly.
Finding the right vet knowledgeable and experienced enough on these diseases is crucial.
In addition to viral diseases, dogs are also prone to bacterial and fungal infections that may or may not be that contagious amongst dogs or between dog and human.
Dogs are also susceptible to internal and external parasites like tapeworms and hookworms, and lice and fleas, accordingly.
The secret to effective cure is in early detection.
Your dog's veterinarian will be in the best position to determine and diagnose the symptoms and find the appropriate cure.
The question is: do you have the right vet for your dog?
Why? Because you love your pet so much and you will do everything to ensure that he is in the best of health, so should you be careful and conscientious enough in finding the right match of a veterinarian for him.
It is not enough that you check out the local roster of vets or let your fingers do the walking through your phone directory.
Take the time to carefully study each veterinary choice before deciding.
Later on, if your choice will prove to have flaws, too, and might not seem to be the right choice for your dog after all, don't hesitate to change vets: the earlier the better.
Making the choice is actually not that difficult.
All you need to be is comprehensive.
Ask around; check the other pet owners in your area about their choices of vets.
You can also check with the local board or medical association of veterinarians.
Ask your vet a lot of questions to check his attitude.
Look out also for your vet's relationship with the veterinary staff and technicians and assistants; their interaction is an indication of your vet's competence and handling skills.
While location of the vet clinic may not be that crucial for you, remember that in times of emergency, it is better to have a nearby clinic than a faraway one.
And do check out the facilities, whether the emergency, out-patient, or in-patient facilities and attendants, whether a 24 hour attendant or technician will be there for your pet if he stays overnight, and all that.
Your choice of veterinarian for your pet will depend on the foregoing.
Your decision to change vets later may depend on other factors, particularly your vet's competence and know-how in treating your pet's most common ailments.
You see, dogs are not all that immune to diseases.
In fact, like us humans, dogs go through a life bereft with diseases and ailments if they are not careful, or if their owners are not.
Dogs are prone to infectious diseases caused by viruses, parasites, bacteria and fungi.
One of the most common viral diseases among dogs is rabies, a fatal disease that is transferable from one infected animal to another through bites.
Rabid dogs' brains deteriorate rapidly causing the dogs to be aggressive and compulsive and more likely to bite another animal or a human, thus transmitting the virus further.
Your pet may also be prone to other viral diseases like canine hepatitis, influenza, and herpes virus.
There is also canine distemper and parvovirus.
Each one is potentially fatal unless an expert veterinarian treats your dog promptly.
Finding the right vet knowledgeable and experienced enough on these diseases is crucial.
In addition to viral diseases, dogs are also prone to bacterial and fungal infections that may or may not be that contagious amongst dogs or between dog and human.
Dogs are also susceptible to internal and external parasites like tapeworms and hookworms, and lice and fleas, accordingly.
The secret to effective cure is in early detection.
Your dog's veterinarian will be in the best position to determine and diagnose the symptoms and find the appropriate cure.
The question is: do you have the right vet for your dog?
