Saturday, November 24, 2007

Pet Health: Top Three Reasons Why Your Dog Should See The Vet Today

Article Title: Pet Health: Top Three Reasons Why Your Dog
Should See The Vet Today
Author: Lisa Albanese

Veterinary care can be one of the most expensive things about
having a dog these days, and while most pet owners know how
important proper medical care is, dogs have a tendency to mask
their medical problems until they are full-blown. Not only does
this create a threat to the very existence of your four-legged
friend, but the veterinary care for emergency medical treatment
is out of this world. To help ease the burden of emergency care
on your pocketbook, here are a few reasons why your dog should
see the veterinarian today.

They Are Behind on Their Vaccinations

If your pet is behind on their vaccinations, it may not seem
like a big deal to you unless you have lost a pet from one of
the illnesses that are normally vaccinated against. Parvo is one
of the most devastating illnesses that a dog can get, and the
symptoms associating them can be painful for your pet and for
you to watch as well. While this is just one disease, it is part
of a regular vaccination that most dogs receive in the first few
months of their life, as a regular part of the routine
vaccination package. Most canine vaccinations can be had for
less than $20—nothing compared to the thousands of dollars that
can be spent trying to save your little friend from an untimely
death at the hands of one of these killers.

You may think your dog is healthy, but they can catch something
through just simple motions of everyday life as a dog. Catching
a rat and killing it can be deadly if they happen to be rabid,
but if your dog has been properly vaccinated you won't have
anything to worry about except a potentially nasty mess.

They Are Very Old or Very Young

Elderly pets or infant pets are vulnerable to a great deal of
diseases that pets in the prime of their life might not
otherwise fall victim to. The bodies of very old or very young
dogs have a tendency to not resist diseases and bacteria as well
as they should, causing them to fall victim to a host of deadly
diseases and infections that could threaten their life. Just
because they are around and seem to be getting around okay does
not mean they are healthy; get them seen by a vet today and put
your mind at ease.

Your Dog is Pregnant or Nursing

If your dog is pregnant or nursing, it is vitally important
that they see a veterinarian as soon as humanly possible. The
nursing stage is a bit late for most dogs, as first time queens
tend to have problems with labor and delivery, some of which can
be potentially life-threatening.

If your dog is nursing, it is important to make sure that they
are in top health so that they don't pass on any potentially
devastating illnesses to their young. Many illnesses are
transmitted through bodily fluids, including mother's milk, and
getting your dog seen by a vet is a great way to make sure that
both mother and babies stay in tip-top condition.

Many people think their dogs are indestructible, and they have
a way of driving that assumption home. It is a known fact that
dogs are people-pleasers and do well at masking symptoms of
their illnesses, all to make your life easier. Such loyalty;
don't you think you owe it to your dog to have them seen by
their vet as early and often as possible? It will do nothing but
enhance the length and quality of your time together.

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