LilianaLove
GRCH Dog
Below is a list of ailments that must be treated or at least evaluated by a veterinarian.
Go to the vet (and contact your vet for further instruction) if:
… your dog ingested a known toxin
… your dog is exhibiting signs of allergic reaction
- swelling
- trouble breathing
- excessive panting
- hives
- redness associated with itching
… your dog is exhibiting signs of heat stroke
- excessive panting
- shaking
- inability to walk or stand
- vomiting
- lethargy
- diarrhea
… your dog is exhibiting signs of possible broken bones/torn ligaments
- limping
- favoring a leg
- crying during palpation
- odd gait
… your dog is exhibiting signs of bloat
- inability to get comfortable
- distended abdomen
- dry heaving
- trouble walking
- panting excessively
- trouble breathing
- increased thirst
- eating grass (coupled with other symptoms)
- anxiety
- roached back
… your dog is exhibiting signs of a possible foreign body
- inability to keep food/water down (vomiting)
- not defecating
- dry heaving
- distended/firm abdomen
- lethargy/inappetence
… your dog is having diarrhea for more than 1 or 2 days
… your dog has blood in its stool
… your dog is exhibiting joint or back pain
… your dog is exhibiting signs of seizure activity
- shaking/trembling
- confusion/disorientation
- excessive drooling
- inability to get comfortable
- paralysis
- loss of consciousness
- inability to walk or stand
… your dog is exhibiting signs of possible constipation
- tense abdomen
- vomiting
- straining to defecate
- lethargy/inappetence
… your dog is exhibiting signs of possible urinary tract or bladder infection
- red tinged or brown urine
- excessive drinking and/or urination
- straining to urinate
- lethargy
… your dog has discharge coming from the eyes/ears/nose
… your dog is exhibiting symptoms of kennel cough
- coughing excessively, after exercise, and/or upon laryngeal palpation
- lethargy
- feverish symptoms
… your dog has a lump or lumps
… your dog has a large gash or abrasion
… your dog has patchy fur or excessive dander
… your dog is exhibiting signs of infection
… your dog is not acting like itself
… your dog is exhibiting any of the above symptoms in any combination
You know your dog best. If you dog is not acting like itself, if something seems off, if you are worried about anything that some people may not worry about, there is nothing wrong with taking your dog to a professional for a physical evaluation.
This list is not all-inclusive. There are things I have missed. But for the most, these are things that no Internet genius can look at through the web and give you advice on. These are things that must be treated and/or evaluated by a licensed veterinarian. Some of these things are emergencies and cannot wait for Internet reply posts.
It is vital to know the contact information for and location of your local emergency veterinary hospital. They are probably not going to be your primary care facility, however, they will keep your dog stable until your vet has an appointment available or is open. Emergency hospitals will inform your primary care facility of your emergency visit, what they did, and their discharge instructions for you. It is usually recommended to follow up with your regular veterinarian after an emergency visit.
There are many effective methods for planning for unexpected trips to the vet:
Pet insurance (this list is in no order)
- VPI: http://www.petinsurance.com/
- Trupanion: Pet Insurance for your Dog or Cat – trupanion.com
- AKC: Pet Insurance Plans | AKC Pet Health Insurance for Dogs and Cats
- ASPCA: Pet Insurance for Dogs & Cats with ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
- 24PetWatch: Pet Insurance for Dogs and Cats in the United States - 24PetWatch Pet Insurance
- Embrace: Experience Better Pet Health Insurance with EMBRACE
- Pet Plan: Petplan Pet Insurance - The Best Pet Health Insurance Plans for Unexpected Veterinary Bills - Get a Free Quote!
- Purina Care: Pet Insurance | PurinaCare
- PetFirst: Pet Insurance for Dogs and Cats|PetFirst Healthcare
Care Credit: CareCredit Other Medical Procedures
Separate savings accounts for pet care
Please plan ahead so that cost is not a deciding factor is doing what is best for your dog’s healthcare.
It is recommended that dogs receive a physical exam by a licensed veterinarian at least once per year (twice or more frequently for aging animals or animals with conditions that need regular monitoring). Vets do not tell you this because they want your money. They tell you this because dogs age much more quickly than people, and one year in a dog’s life takes an exponential toll on its body, especially as they age. It is better to catch issues early by having regular physical exams than to have to come across it in an acute or emergency setting.
If you do not have a regular veterinarian, here is a good place to start: American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Hospital Search
Only about 15% of animal hospitals in the US and Canada are AAHA accredited. It is a higher standard of veterinary care. I would look there first if you don't currently have a vet that you trust to care for your animal.
I compiled this list with only my own knowledge, education, and experience. Please feel free to add any information I may have missed and apply your own input regarding any of these topics. Disclaimer: I am not a veterinarian, nor do I claim to be one. I just would like if people could find this information here and possibly save their dogs life by going to the vet instead of posting on the internet when time is crucial (ingestion of toxins, bloat, heat stroke, foreign body, etc.). In some cases, minutes can mean life or death for your dog.
Go to the vet (and contact your vet for further instruction) if:
… your dog ingested a known toxin
… your dog is exhibiting signs of allergic reaction
- swelling
- trouble breathing
- excessive panting
- hives
- redness associated with itching
… your dog is exhibiting signs of heat stroke
- excessive panting
- shaking
- inability to walk or stand
- vomiting
- lethargy
- diarrhea
… your dog is exhibiting signs of possible broken bones/torn ligaments
- limping
- favoring a leg
- crying during palpation
- odd gait
… your dog is exhibiting signs of bloat
- inability to get comfortable
- distended abdomen
- dry heaving
- trouble walking
- panting excessively
- trouble breathing
- increased thirst
- eating grass (coupled with other symptoms)
- anxiety
- roached back
… your dog is exhibiting signs of a possible foreign body
- inability to keep food/water down (vomiting)
- not defecating
- dry heaving
- distended/firm abdomen
- lethargy/inappetence
… your dog is having diarrhea for more than 1 or 2 days
… your dog has blood in its stool
… your dog is exhibiting joint or back pain
… your dog is exhibiting signs of seizure activity
- shaking/trembling
- confusion/disorientation
- excessive drooling
- inability to get comfortable
- paralysis
- loss of consciousness
- inability to walk or stand
… your dog is exhibiting signs of possible constipation
- tense abdomen
- vomiting
- straining to defecate
- lethargy/inappetence
… your dog is exhibiting signs of possible urinary tract or bladder infection
- red tinged or brown urine
- excessive drinking and/or urination
- straining to urinate
- lethargy
… your dog has discharge coming from the eyes/ears/nose
… your dog is exhibiting symptoms of kennel cough
- coughing excessively, after exercise, and/or upon laryngeal palpation
- lethargy
- feverish symptoms
… your dog has a lump or lumps
… your dog has a large gash or abrasion
… your dog has patchy fur or excessive dander
… your dog is exhibiting signs of infection
… your dog is not acting like itself
… your dog is exhibiting any of the above symptoms in any combination
You know your dog best. If you dog is not acting like itself, if something seems off, if you are worried about anything that some people may not worry about, there is nothing wrong with taking your dog to a professional for a physical evaluation.
This list is not all-inclusive. There are things I have missed. But for the most, these are things that no Internet genius can look at through the web and give you advice on. These are things that must be treated and/or evaluated by a licensed veterinarian. Some of these things are emergencies and cannot wait for Internet reply posts.
It is vital to know the contact information for and location of your local emergency veterinary hospital. They are probably not going to be your primary care facility, however, they will keep your dog stable until your vet has an appointment available or is open. Emergency hospitals will inform your primary care facility of your emergency visit, what they did, and their discharge instructions for you. It is usually recommended to follow up with your regular veterinarian after an emergency visit.
There are many effective methods for planning for unexpected trips to the vet:
Pet insurance (this list is in no order)
- VPI: http://www.petinsurance.com/
- Trupanion: Pet Insurance for your Dog or Cat – trupanion.com
- AKC: Pet Insurance Plans | AKC Pet Health Insurance for Dogs and Cats
- ASPCA: Pet Insurance for Dogs & Cats with ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
- 24PetWatch: Pet Insurance for Dogs and Cats in the United States - 24PetWatch Pet Insurance
- Embrace: Experience Better Pet Health Insurance with EMBRACE
- Pet Plan: Petplan Pet Insurance - The Best Pet Health Insurance Plans for Unexpected Veterinary Bills - Get a Free Quote!
- Purina Care: Pet Insurance | PurinaCare
- PetFirst: Pet Insurance for Dogs and Cats|PetFirst Healthcare
Care Credit: CareCredit Other Medical Procedures
Separate savings accounts for pet care
Please plan ahead so that cost is not a deciding factor is doing what is best for your dog’s healthcare.
It is recommended that dogs receive a physical exam by a licensed veterinarian at least once per year (twice or more frequently for aging animals or animals with conditions that need regular monitoring). Vets do not tell you this because they want your money. They tell you this because dogs age much more quickly than people, and one year in a dog’s life takes an exponential toll on its body, especially as they age. It is better to catch issues early by having regular physical exams than to have to come across it in an acute or emergency setting.
If you do not have a regular veterinarian, here is a good place to start: American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Hospital Search
Only about 15% of animal hospitals in the US and Canada are AAHA accredited. It is a higher standard of veterinary care. I would look there first if you don't currently have a vet that you trust to care for your animal.
I compiled this list with only my own knowledge, education, and experience. Please feel free to add any information I may have missed and apply your own input regarding any of these topics. Disclaimer: I am not a veterinarian, nor do I claim to be one. I just would like if people could find this information here and possibly save their dogs life by going to the vet instead of posting on the internet when time is crucial (ingestion of toxins, bloat, heat stroke, foreign body, etc.). In some cases, minutes can mean life or death for your dog.