Monthly Archives: May 2008

Snake Bites

Snake Bites

Fortunately, only occasionally are dogs bitten by a snake in this country. Whilst a bite is unlikely to prove fatal to humans it can sometimes kill a smaller animal like a dog. The case

Dealing With Haemorrhage

Dealing With Haemorrhage

Bleeding, when it is from the skin, is a natural process to wash bacteria and dirt from a damaged area. However, it can be dangerous if it is coming from a cut artery or v

How To Take Your Dog’s Temperature

How To Take Your Dog`s Temparature

A half minute short bulbed clinical thermometer is necessary. See that the mercury is well shaken down to 9O?F. or so. The bulb of the thermometer should be light

Thorns In Pads

Thorns In Pads

This minor mishap occurs frequently with dogs whose lives are not bounded by an asphalt road or concrete side-walk. It is only minor in nature, like a blister on a human foot, and if

Dealing With Feeding and Fevers

Dealing With Feeding and Fevers

“Feeding” is a misnomer in this connection as one of the most important points to remember when considering the diet of a sick dog is that an animal with a temper