Dog Health Care

Routine Health Care For Dogs

This section features procedures which should be part of a routine dog health care program. Some procedures listed are recommended as part of the dog health program for dogs of any age, other procedures may be recommended as part of a dog health care program for individuals within a certain age group.

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Physical Examination involves a thorough checkup by your dog's veterinarian and should be done periodically as part of a responsible dog health care program.

Vaccinations are an essential tool in protecting your dog against disease. Regular vaccination is an essential procedure and should be part of the dog health care routine for your dog.

Heartworm Testing should be done periodically to ensure that your dog is free of this devastating disease. Preventive heartworm medication is also critical and should be part of the routine health care program for your dog.

Flea And Tick Medications can help keep your dog free of pests which can not only make your pet uncomfortable, but can also pass on serious illnesses to your dog.

Fecal Exams/Wormings need to be done periodically to control intestinal parasites such as worms. Fecal examinations are done microscopically by your pet's veterinarian and should be performed periodically as part of a routine dog health care program.

Spaying/Neutering is recommended for any dog which is not being bred. Reasons for spaying or neutering are numerous and include many health benefits for your dog.

Blood Screening is recommended as part of a routine dog health care program. Blood screening often allows detection of disease in the early stages when treatment can be offered which can significantly slow or even halt the progression of disease. In some situations, complete cure may be possible if detected early enough. Blood screening is also important in monitoring certain diseases.

Blood Pressure Monitoring is a way to determine whether your dog is suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure). Certain types of diseases significantly increase your dog's chances of developing high blood pressure and blood pressure monitoring can become an important tool in helping to treat your dog for these diseases.

An Electrocardiogram is often called an EKG or an ECG. It is a means of measuring the electrical activity of your dog's heart and can be an early indicator of heart disease. If certain types of heart disease are suspected, such as irregular heart beats, an electrocardiogram may be recommended for your dog.

Special Topics Involving Your Dog's Health

This section features articles relative to topics which frequently impact on dog health care and answers some of the frequently asked questions about specific dog health care issues. Please click on the links below for additional information.

When To Take Your Dog To The Veterinarian is a topic which many people find confusing. Determining whether your dog's symptoms require medical attention or are likely to pass in a day or two without medical attention can be tricky. But there are some symptoms which should always indicate that a visit to your dog's veterinarian is in order. There are even some symptoms which may require immediate attention in order to save your dog's life.

Medicating Your Pet can be sometimes be difficult, but there are ways to make it easier.

Protecting Yourself And Your Family From Zoonotic (Contagious) Diseases is important for all of us. Many pet owners don't realize that there are simple things which can be done which significantly lower the chances of diseases being passed from our pets to our family members. Many pet owners don't even realize that there are diseases which can be passed to their family members.

Housebreaking Your Puppy is an important task for any dog owner. There are a number of suggestions which can make this task easier for you and your puppy.

Cosmetic Surgeries such as ear crops, tail docks, and dewclaw removals, continue to be controversial and many people wonder whether their dog should have these procedures performed.

Dog Diseases

There are a number of specific dog diseases which can affect dog health and have a significant impact on dog health care.