In the United States, 85 million families own a pet. Whether that pet is a dog, cat, fish, hamster, or rabbit- just to name a few. However, there is one pet that can be found throughout many households in the United States. A dog. In fact, dog-owning households outnumber cat-owning households. So, it is evident- Americans must love dogs. Not only that, but puppies and dogs bring absolute joy to their owners. They become members of the family. They are cared for. They are loved. But, what does caring for a pet dog entail? Pet owners need to ensure that their dogs are healthy. They take them to veterinarians for checkups (puppies need vaccines every three to four weeks until they are sixteen weeks old), they take them to get groomed (baths and haircuts), and they make sure their puppies are performing to the best of their abilities. However, sometimes, dogs need to go to emergency animal hospitals. Here’s how emergency animal hospitals can help your dog.
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Four Things Every Pet Owner Needs to Know Before Experiencing a Veterinary Emergency
Having a veterinary emergency is every pet parent’s worst nightmare. Your four-legged companion got himself in a pickle, and now he’s walking with a limp. They’re mysteriously listless and have no appetite. Unfortunately, when you have a veterinary emergency, you aren’t able to ask the patient where it hurts or what happened. You don’t know if your suspicion that you’re dealing with an all-out veterinary emergency is valid, or if you’re just being a little over-anxious.
We know your furry friend is part of the family and you want to take the best care of them that you possibly can, so we’ve put together a quick reference guide for when visiting an animal hospital is a good idea.