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Common Dog Health Questions Answered

There are just some things about our dogs health that leave almost very dog owner scratching their head and wondering, “Well what do I do now?”  Below are some of the most common dog health questions that are asked by dog owners, along with how you can help or cure the issue.

Insect Bites and Bee Stings

Being the curious and inquisitive creatures that they are, dogs are prone to a load of random insect bites and bee stings.  One of the most common of the dog health questions is, “How can I help relieve the pain and itchiness of an insect bite or sting?”  Some of the best ways you can begin relieving any insect bite or sting symptoms include the use of one of the following:

  • Baking soda (make a paste and apply it to the bite or sting several times a day)
  • A meat tenderizer (the enzymes help break down the poison that is causing the itching and burning sensation your dog feels)
  • Aloe Vera (a natural soothing agent
  • Manuka honey (antibacterial and it will heal the wound faster than anything else
  • Cold compress (this will help lessen the swelling and reduce the pain)

If your dog is suffering from dog fleas, then you will also want to take preventative measures from this happening again, such as putting your dog on a preventative medication.

Ear Mites

One of the most common dog health questions out there is “How do I get rid of my dog’s ear mites?”  Dog ear mites are often mistaken as a dog ear infection.  If you have discovered that your dog has ear mites, then you must:

  • Clean off the whole crusty layer of debris that will be inside your dog’s ears.  You can do this using mineral oil in a dropper
  • Apply medication that you obtain from your veterinarian’s office.

Dog Pregnancy

If you have a pregnant pooch, there’s a good chance that you have plenty of dog health questions.  Here are some of the top dog health questions about pregnancy answered:

“Fading Puppy” Syndrome: This is when the puppy may appear to be healthy and normal at birth, yet several hours later it appears to be cold, and is crying or whimpering by itself.  Mother dogs may not willingly take the puppy, which means that you will need to be the “mother” for this dog and feed it, as well as provide warmth.

Anemia: Anemia is the result of a nutritional deficiency curing the mother dog’s pregnancy.  The mom and pups are almost always both anemic.  Ask your veterinarian for appropriate supplements for the dogs.

 

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What health questions are you asked on your 1st pregnancy check up?

On your first pregnancy check up at Planned Parenthood, what health questions do they ask? This is, the appointment when you decide what to do, in case of an unplanned pregnancy.
No, I didn’t mean what does the pregnant women ask the doctors; what do the *doctors* ask the patient, in terms of personal info, health history, and plans to keep the baby or not :-)

Whatever is on your mind. We can’t decide for you…..

Do you have an unplanned pregnancy?? I haven’t been in that position, but when I went to Planned Parenthood years ago for birth control, they asked medical history. You fill out a form of confidentiality, and of illness history, things like that. I don’t really remember it all and I’m sure it’s changed. They’ll ask if you’ve ever been pregnant before, how long you’ve been sexually active, if you’ve ever, or are on birth control, any history of miscarriages or abortions with you or your family. Things like that. Just the general. STDs, maybe how many partners, etc.

Paul Maynard – Topical Questions – Mental Health & Young Offenders – 29th March