Heat Stroke in Pets When the temperatures are high, dogs try to regulate their body heat by panting. However, if they are exposed to long periods of heat, they lose this ability of regulating their body temperature and are likely going to develop heat stroke. This will easily kill them. Signs of heat stroke in a dog include: Heavy and difficulty in panting. It worsens as the temperatures rises. Dog appears lethargic and uncoordinated. Excessive […]
Reasons why your pet might be losing weight.
Reasons why your pet might be losing weight Weight loss refers to unintended loss of body weight. Pet owners should be concerned when their pet starts losing weight after years of maintain the same weight. Sudden or gradual weight loss is a sign that something is not well with your pet. Here are the things to look out for when your pet is losing weight: Proper nutrition for your pets is an essential component of […]
Common Poisoning for pets.
Common Poisoning for pets There are many ways your pet can get poisoned by ingesting things commonly found around homes. Other times pet owners unknowingly give food substances to their pets that are poisonous. Here are the most common pet poisons that come to our hospital. House hold cleaning products Ingestion of soaps may not be toxic but may cause vomiting and diarrhoea associated with gastrointestinal irritation. House hold bleaches contain hypochlorite or sulphuric compounds […]