Make your sick puppy well again
Raising and caring for your sick puppy
Today our pets are like our children. They are very valuable to us and when one gets sick it can cause us great concern. When puppies get sick, it can be even more concerning because, like young children, the illness can affect the sick puppy the most. Finding out why you are sick can be very difficult to diagnose because, unlike children, they cannot tell you where it hurts. This article will help you learn some of the basics of first aid so your puppy can recover quickly. We must first mention that if your sick puppy vomits blood or defecates blood, call your vet immediately. This can be a very serious case.
Ways to know that your dog is sick.
All dogs have cold, wet noses. When a puppy or adult dog gets sick, they will have a hot, dry nose. This will let you know that your dog has a fever. Fever is not bad, so to speak, because it is a natural reaction of the body and a rise in body temperature is a sign that the immune system is fighting disease. You can also take your dog’s temperature, but this can be very difficult to do, so sensing his nose is the best way to get a quick response.
When you notice that your dog vomits or does not feel himself, feels the nose of the puppy and if it is hot, you should call your vet and ask what you can do. Be sure to follow the vet’s advice. I was visiting my brother last week and his wife noticed that their 9-month-old boxer had a bruise the size of a baseball on one side. The bruise was noticeable up close, but not far away. My brother thought it might just be a bee sting and thought no more. His wife felt the dog’s nose and it was dry and warm. To make a long story short, he called the vet and the next morning he took the dog out. It ended up being a big infection for something and the vet said that if she didn’t take him in he probably would have died in a matter of days. The moral here is to always call a professional when in doubt.
When your puppy is sick, give him a quiet place to sleep and make it as comfortable as possible. Caring for your sick puppy is as simple as caring for a sick human. In most cases, you should only give your dog water and no food that day.
Puppies have been shown to respond to love more than food. Try to give them a lot. Pet the dog and let him lie on your lap. This will comfort your sick little pet. Often times, a vet will tell you to crush half aspirin and give it to your dog with water. Call your vet before giving your dog any medication because what is good for humans can kill your pup.
When you go to sleep at night, let the puppy sleep in your room. This really does a lot for the puppy because he knows you are there. This will also allow you to monitor it closely so that you can monitor its condition and see if it worsens. If the dog is still sick in the morning, you should take him to a veterinary clinic.
Puppies do not normally get sick for a long period of time. In most cases, it will only last one day. If it lasts longer, call your vet because something could be very wrong. If you follow these common puppy care tips, your puppy will run through your house on time.
