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Signs of Ehrlichiosis

Erlichiosis
Ehrlichiosis

Ehrlichiosis is a disease that effects dogs and is caused by a tick-borne bacteria called Ehrlichia Canis. Transmission only occurs through infected ticks. It can be fatal if not treated. Contact us if your dog has ticks or if you suspect your dog has Ehrlichia.

Signs of Ehrlichiosis in dogs include:

  • Fever and lethargy
  • Weight loss or loss of appetite
  • Abnormal bleeding or discharge
  • Vomiting and diarrhea
  • Eye inflammation

If your dog has ticks or if you suspect your dog has call us on 0999 885 1219 / 035 528 5015 or message us on Facebook.

Remember, all profits from Waggin Tails Vet Clinic go directly to the Dumaguete Animal Sanctuary to help them with the financial burden of saving strays in Dumaguete.

Common Types of Worms

Common types of worms
Common types of worms

There are six types of worms in dogs, they are: roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, heartworms and ringworms. The symptoms of each type of worm vary, as does the way in which dogs can be infected. Treating worms promptly reduces health risks to your dog, as well as the risk of the worms spreading.

While each parasite affects dogs differently, there are some general warning symptoms that dog owners should be aware of. Worms may cause:

  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weight loss
  • Vomiting
  • Poor coat appearance
  • Pot-bellied appearance
  • Lethargy
  • Dehydration
  • Deficiencies in nutrition and anemia
  • Intestinal blockage or pneumonia
  • Blood in stool (either bright red or darker purple.)

Preventative treatments, flea control, and clean-up of dog waste can help you avoid serious problems. Worms can be fatal so if you suspect your dog has worms call us on 0999 885 1219 / 035 528 5015 or message us on Facebook.

Remember, all profits from Waggin Tails Vet Clinic go directly to the Dumaguete Animal Sanctuary to help them with the financial burden of saving strays in Dumaguete.

Tips to Avoid Puppy Biting

Puppy Teething
Puppy Teething

Puppy biting is normal but not a habit you want to continue! You can minimize puppy biting by meeting their needs. Start managing teething with things like different types of chew toys 🦴 , exercise 🏃 and mental enrichment activities! Here are some tips:

  • Use a toy – substitute a chew-bone or toy to keep the puppy occupied
  • Teach bite inhibition – start by allowing biting of your hand, and when it becomes painful, yelp and make a big deal. When they are gentle, reward them with a treat
  • Get a puppy playmate – find them some young buddies to burn of en energy with, like a puppy training class.yowling when urinating, or avoiding urination completely

If your puppy is biting or aggressive in response to touching them somewhere, maybe they are in pain or distress – call us on 0999 885 1219 / 035 528 5015 or message us on Facebook.

Remember, all profits from Waggin Tails Vet Clinic go directly to the Dumaguete Animal Sanctuary to help them with the financial burden of saving strays in Dumaguete.

When is it a Pet Emergency?

What is a Pet Emergency?
What is a Pet Emergency?

Some pet Emergencies are obvious while others might not be as clear. If your pet is pet showing any of the following signs, don’t delay – call us on 0999 885 1219 / 035 528 5015 or message us on Facebook.

  • Incessant vomiting, coffee-colored or red vomit, foaming or shaking
  • Irregular urination, yowling when urinating, or avoiding urination completely
  • If bleeding and the blood comes in regular pulses with the heartbeat, or doesn’t stop within 2 minutes
  • Choking, gasping, mouth open, blue tongue or constant coughing
  • Fever of temperature above 104F or chills below 99F

Remember, all profits from Waggin Tails Vet Clinic go directly to the Dumaguete Animal Sanctuary to help them with the financial burden of saving strays in Dumaguete.

Canine Distemper

Distemper
Distemper

If there’s one canine disease which strikes fear into the minds of pet owners it’s Canine Distemper.

Canine Distemper is caused by a highly contagious virus which affects the gastrointestinal, respiratory, skin, immune, and central nervous system. Symptoms can take up to 14 days to show up after being exposed.

Signs and symptoms are:

  • Fever
  • Nasal discharge
  • Eye discharge
  • Lethargy
  • Sneezing
  • Coughing
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Thickening of nose and footpads
  • Pneumonia
  • Muscle twitching
  • Seizures
  • Involuntary movement.

There is no known cure for Canine Distemper. Veterinary treatment usually relies on treating individual symptoms and using antibiotics to prevent secondary infections. It is for this reason that prevention is considered the most accurate way of eradicating and protecting your dog from distemper. Call us on 0999 885 1219 / 035 528 5015 or message us on Facebook to discuss preventative measures or treatment if you suspect you dog has Distemper, or has come in to contact with other dogs diagnosed with the disease.

Remember, all profits from Waggin Tails Vet Clinic go directly to the Dumaguete Animal Sanctuary to help them with the financial burden of saving strays in Dumaguete.