Pyrexia, better known as a fever, is defined as the state in which your pet’s body temperature is higher than the normal range. A fever in itself is not a specific illness. A fever is a symptom of illness. Think of it as one piece of the puzzle, and you and your veterinarian work together to collect the other pieces of the puzzle to determine what is causing your pet’s fever.…
Read More »When you take your new puppy in for their first canine cleaning, your vet is going to want to put your dog under anesthesia for the procedure. Before you agree to allowing your dog to be put under anesthesia, make sure that you ask about a blood test, medications used, and monitoring. #1 Blood Test Before you agree for your dog to be put under general anesthesia, ask for a blood test to be conducted on your dog.…
Read More »If you have a dog, it is important to understand the signs of heat stroke and what to do if your dog ever has a heat stroke. The Signs of a Heat Stroke There are some very obvious signs that your dog is having a heat stroke that you need to be aware of. When your dog has a heat stroke, you’ll generally notice that they start to breath at a quicker rate and that their breathing will seem more shallow and kind of raspy.…
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