DO YOU KNOW… Which is the most used ticket on the VOSD Rescue store? No prizes for guessing the answer. It is the PET SURRENDER TICKET! We request all of you who want to adopt a dog to think a 100 times before taking up this responsibility. Dogs are like children – innocent and dependent on […]
Monthly Archives: May 2018
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Dogs come into contact with several substances and can eat many things that are toxic. If left untreated poisoning can be fatal and learning and treating it might save your dog someday. In this article, we discuss toxicity because of ingestion (not bites). Causes There are several opportunities for a dog to come into contact with various […]
Here’s what to remember if your dog suddenly comes in contact with poison. Dogs come into contact with several substances and can eat many things that are toxic. If left untreated, poison can be fatal and learning and treating it might save your dog someday. In this article, we discuss toxicity because of ingestion and not […]
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Since dogs can’t tell you about how they feel examining your dog routinely for any changes from normal, thereby identifying and addressing medical problems before pronounced symptoms appear, is the best way of assuring a long and healthy life. There are many signs of a dog’s health in the dog’s body and excretion. Here’s a […]
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Spoiler alert: Dogs can’t articulate their feelings like human beings. Since dogs can’t tell you about how they feel, routinely examining your dog for anything abnormal is an important part of being a pet owner. This way you can identify and address medical problems before pronounced symptoms appear. Learn to read the signs Checking temperature […]
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Vomiting or throwing up is a common side effect when a dog is sick. It could apply to almost every illness in a dog. As a rule, vomiting should be taken more seriously than say diarrhea or loose-motions because the underlying reasons can be varied and more complex. Is your dog vomiting: what does it […]
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What is a convulsion/seizure? A convulsion/seizure is an occurrence when a dog’s muscles rapidly contract and relax. At this time, the dog can lose control of its body and this could be terrifying for the owner. Frequent convulsions/seizures are usually termed as epilepsy. It is challenging to determine the underlying cause of convulsions/seizures. Typically, this […]
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If your dog suddenly suffers from a seizure or epileptic attack, what are the steps you should take? What is a convulsion/seizure? A convulsion/seizure is an occurrence when a dog’s muscles rapidly contract and relax. At this time, the dog can lose control of its body and this could be terrifying for the owner. Frequent […]
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It’s not just humans that have the loosies. And it’s always painful no matter who it affects. Read on to find out what you can do about the dreaded “Diarrhoea” in dogs. What is diarrhea? If you’re seeing an abnormal increase in the amount of fluid in your pet’s faeces, they might be suffering from […]