The answer to the question of when you should take your dog to the vet is simple. If your dog is suffering and you have done all you can to help ease the suffering with no result, you should take you dog to the vet, or at last contact your vet for advice.
You have the responsibility to your dog, or other pet, to make sure it is as healthy as it can be. A visit to the vet can be expensive, but it is up to you to help. The reason I'm considering this question is because I took one of our dogs to the vet today to help with a health issue she is having at the moment.
The dog involved is Missy, our youngest Pharaoh Hound. The health issue she is having at the moment is some kind of an eye infection, in both eyes. Missy has been to the vet about this previously, and has received treatment for it, but the problem is still happening, so it was time for another trip.
Missy doesn't like her eyes being looked at so I gave my vet the go ahead to sedate her and have a proper look to try to find out why she was getting a sticky discharge in her eyes. I'm a little worried about our sweet little girl being away from home, but I know she will be looked after.
I'm hoping to be able to pick Missy up from the vet this afternoon with a new plan to fix her problem. I know it will cost me money, but it's worth it if Missy ends up with lovely clear eyes again.
So for me, the most important thing to consider is whether you dog will be healthier and happier after their trip to the vet. Keeping your dog at home won't fix a problem that needs treatment. Taking your dog to the vet will probably fix the problem if treatment is needed. So it was easy for us to decide that Missy needed to go to the vet.
I hope that my little story here may help others who have the same kind of issue.
Showing posts with label puppy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label puppy. Show all posts
Jul 25, 2010
Apr 17, 2009
When Ugly becomes Cute
I was driving home from the post office today, and saw someone trying to walk down the road with a puppy. It was on my road, about 500 metres from my house, and I decided to pull over and have a chat.
I sort of knew the woman with the puppy, I've seen her around the place, but the puppy didn't look like a staffordshire bull terrier, or a border terrier, her usual breeds.
I got out of the car and went over for a chat, and to look at the pup. It was dark brindle and white, with lovely clear markings, with a pushed in muzzle, and my first though was, oh, how ugly. Anyway, we got chatting about dogs, and dog showing, and puppies. The puppy is a four month old boston terrier.
Then another woman, who also shows dogs, and whose house we were standing near, came out and we all talked some more, and looked at the puppy.
It's funny, the more I looked at this little guy, whose name is Bogart, the more his personality shone through, and the cuter he became.
By the time I had to go home, I was convinced of the cuteness of this little boston terrier, which has got me thinking. If we give things a chance to grow on us, instead of dismissing things immediately, will we see things in a better light?
I think there is a life lesson for us all in this little story.
Let things develop, keep an open mind, and more and more, things will become agreeable to you.
I sort of knew the woman with the puppy, I've seen her around the place, but the puppy didn't look like a staffordshire bull terrier, or a border terrier, her usual breeds.
I got out of the car and went over for a chat, and to look at the pup. It was dark brindle and white, with lovely clear markings, with a pushed in muzzle, and my first though was, oh, how ugly. Anyway, we got chatting about dogs, and dog showing, and puppies. The puppy is a four month old boston terrier.
Then another woman, who also shows dogs, and whose house we were standing near, came out and we all talked some more, and looked at the puppy.
It's funny, the more I looked at this little guy, whose name is Bogart, the more his personality shone through, and the cuter he became.
By the time I had to go home, I was convinced of the cuteness of this little boston terrier, which has got me thinking. If we give things a chance to grow on us, instead of dismissing things immediately, will we see things in a better light?
I think there is a life lesson for us all in this little story.
Let things develop, keep an open mind, and more and more, things will become agreeable to you.
Nov 8, 2008
Time to get to work
I'm finally going to get Jenne on the grooming table and do what I've been meaning to do for a month.
Jenne is a schnauzer, she's a puppy, and I've been remiss in not finishing off her grooming. In September our friend stayed over for the Adelaide Royal show and she started stripping Jenne's coat. I was supposed to finish it off.
Tha't all very well, but it's now November and Jenne only has a patch of her coat stripped out. Today is the day that will be fixed! All I have to do is get off this time waster called computer, and we'll be set.
Ok, got to go now, Jenne awaits! I'll post a photo once she's done - tomorrow I hope!
Jenne is a schnauzer, she's a puppy, and I've been remiss in not finishing off her grooming. In September our friend stayed over for the Adelaide Royal show and she started stripping Jenne's coat. I was supposed to finish it off.
Tha't all very well, but it's now November and Jenne only has a patch of her coat stripped out. Today is the day that will be fixed! All I have to do is get off this time waster called computer, and we'll be set.
Ok, got to go now, Jenne awaits! I'll post a photo once she's done - tomorrow I hope!
Jul 9, 2008
Jenne home again
Jenne the pup is home now - she slept alone last night in a crate in the lounge room, away from her brothers & sisters.
This morning she was glad to go outside, but still limping. I gave her all of the medicine she needed, and this afternoon she seems a little less sore.
We have to continue the medicine for about a week and in another day she can go back with the other pups.
Hopefully all will be well very soon.
It's freezing cold and threatening rain outside at the moment, so I don't think Jenne is all that unhappy to be inside. She's much better off than Kharis who is outside, woofing his head off. He probably wants to be inside on the bed - his favourite place to be.
Who can blame him.
This morning she was glad to go outside, but still limping. I gave her all of the medicine she needed, and this afternoon she seems a little less sore.
We have to continue the medicine for about a week and in another day she can go back with the other pups.
Hopefully all will be well very soon.
It's freezing cold and threatening rain outside at the moment, so I don't think Jenne is all that unhappy to be inside. She's much better off than Kharis who is outside, woofing his head off. He probably wants to be inside on the bed - his favourite place to be.
Who can blame him.
Jul 8, 2008
sad news
Puppies race around a lot, crash into each other and sometimes things that don't give as easily. I don't know what caused it, but one of the pups - Jenne - has hurt her left front leg.
I saw her limping on Monday, and rang our vet, Chris, yesterday to book in to see him with the pup. I got in this morning - Chris checked her leg out and said he'd have to x-ray the two ankle joints - the sore one and the other one to see what the situation was.
It didn't feel right leaving poor little Jenne there this morning.
I have to call back this afternoon, or Chris will ring earlier if there's anything to tell me. Fingers crossed it's nothing too serious.
I saw her limping on Monday, and rang our vet, Chris, yesterday to book in to see him with the pup. I got in this morning - Chris checked her leg out and said he'd have to x-ray the two ankle joints - the sore one and the other one to see what the situation was.
It didn't feel right leaving poor little Jenne there this morning.
I have to call back this afternoon, or Chris will ring earlier if there's anything to tell me. Fingers crossed it's nothing too serious.
Jun 15, 2008
Life outside
The schnauzer puppies have moved outside all day now - loose with their mother, Nena in the back yard to start with, then shut in the puppy run with their breakfast.
They're managing quite well, but haven't realised yet that they are big enough to get up onto the dog bed that's in there for them to sleep on. I won't be surprised if it's the puppy I've been calling Sunshine is the first to figure it out. Either her or the black girl - they're the ones who try things out first.
Sunshine was the one who this morning realised she could get over into the puppy run without me picking her up and putting her in there. I just hope she doesn't go on to become an escape artist like her mother!
The young Pharaoh Hound Missy is fascinated by these little babies - she's too big to play with them, but I bet she'd like to. I think the little babes are too precious for that - Missy could accidently do damage, and we'd all hate that.
Our Pharaoh Hound Ananka is fascinated by them too. She might be nice to them, but they're not her babies and I'm not going to risk it yet. It can wait another few weeks yet.
They're managing quite well, but haven't realised yet that they are big enough to get up onto the dog bed that's in there for them to sleep on. I won't be surprised if it's the puppy I've been calling Sunshine is the first to figure it out. Either her or the black girl - they're the ones who try things out first.
Sunshine was the one who this morning realised she could get over into the puppy run without me picking her up and putting her in there. I just hope she doesn't go on to become an escape artist like her mother!
The young Pharaoh Hound Missy is fascinated by these little babies - she's too big to play with them, but I bet she'd like to. I think the little babes are too precious for that - Missy could accidently do damage, and we'd all hate that.
Our Pharaoh Hound Ananka is fascinated by them too. She might be nice to them, but they're not her babies and I'm not going to risk it yet. It can wait another few weeks yet.
Jun 10, 2008
A schnauzer is a schnauzer is a schnauzer
When someone says I want a Schnauzer I immediately think of the Schnauzers I have at my house. We breed Standard Schnauzers, so called because they were the original Schnauzer - the standard or original breed.
One theory of how the Miniature came about is from breeding Affenpinschers with Schnauzers, bringing down the size. This happened in the 19th century and Miniatures have been bred true for over one hundred years.
The Standard Schnauzer was created well before then, and they were used as general farm dogs - guarding, herding, ratters, child minders. They still retain these instincts to this day. Schnauzers are used in herding trials, particularly in America, and some Australians can attest to their herding abilities.
Both sizes of schnauzer are nice dogs, but I prefer the Standard Schnauzer. I like bigger dogs and I prefer the slightly easier care coat of the Standard - not really much difference if you keep the grooming done regularly.
The Standard has a deceptively deep bark, and people can be surprised when the see the size of your dog if they have only heard it barking without seeing the dog. The Miniature Schnauzer has a much higher pitched bark which I personally don't like at all. Both breeds are good at obedience, and I certainly recommend doing obedience training with any dog you bring into your family.
Training will help you build a stronger relationship with your dog, as it helps you both learn more about each other. A well trained dog is a delight to live with. An untrained dog is not.
The Schnauzer is an intelligent dog, and learns quickly - good and bad! So it is up to you if you bring a Schnauzer into your home to decide what you want your dog to be allowed to do. Things that are cute when a tiny baby pup does it can be a nuisance if an adult dog does it.
One theory of how the Miniature came about is from breeding Affenpinschers with Schnauzers, bringing down the size. This happened in the 19th century and Miniatures have been bred true for over one hundred years.
The Standard Schnauzer was created well before then, and they were used as general farm dogs - guarding, herding, ratters, child minders. They still retain these instincts to this day. Schnauzers are used in herding trials, particularly in America, and some Australians can attest to their herding abilities.
Both sizes of schnauzer are nice dogs, but I prefer the Standard Schnauzer. I like bigger dogs and I prefer the slightly easier care coat of the Standard - not really much difference if you keep the grooming done regularly.
The Standard has a deceptively deep bark, and people can be surprised when the see the size of your dog if they have only heard it barking without seeing the dog. The Miniature Schnauzer has a much higher pitched bark which I personally don't like at all. Both breeds are good at obedience, and I certainly recommend doing obedience training with any dog you bring into your family.
Training will help you build a stronger relationship with your dog, as it helps you both learn more about each other. A well trained dog is a delight to live with. An untrained dog is not.
The Schnauzer is an intelligent dog, and learns quickly - good and bad! So it is up to you if you bring a Schnauzer into your home to decide what you want your dog to be allowed to do. Things that are cute when a tiny baby pup does it can be a nuisance if an adult dog does it.
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