Basic information of the dog
Case books, vaccination books, etc., if you have them, and some basic information such as age, medical history, daily eating habits, and whether the dog has been spayed or neutered.
When did the dog’s illness start
If the dog came to the clinic just after the abnormality appeared, it is likely that it will be OK to do basic immune consolidation or medication assistance; if it has been delayed for a long time before coming to the doctor, then the doctor will have to consider increasing the intensity of treatment based on the laboratory results.
The dog’s recent abnormal behavior
For example, the dog’s mental state, whether frequent urination, little urination, no urination, the color of urine and gastrointestinal digestion and absorption, whether licking genitals, barking, bowing, reluctance to walk, whether hunger strike, vomiting, soft stool or diarrhea.
What the dog eats
Dogs immunization and deworming status
Basic and consolidated immunizations are the firewall to help keep dogs away from common diseases and the first insurance to protect family members and others, so whether or not to deworm and what dewormer to use will also help the doctor make a judgment on the condition.
Whether there are other dogs in the house
If the disease is contagious, veterinarians generally recommend that other pets in the home be immediately isolated or disinfected with relevant utensils; if there are signs of a shared disease, other members of the family are advised to take precautions and disinfect.
How often to bathe your dog
Bathing too often or too little can cause health problems and destroy the normal environment of the body surface. When bathing your pet on your own, it is difficult to ensure that the wet coat can be fully blown dry in a timely manner, and using non-pet-specific bathing products can be very irritating to the skin and can easily cause skin problems.
The amount of exercise for dogs
The size and frequency of exercise is the basis for determining whether the dog’s exercise is adequate. Inadequate exercise is a pathogenic factor for dogs with high exercise needs. If the amount of exercise cannot meet the needs, then the dog will show a series of abnormal physical and psychological behaviors, so the dog’s performance during exercise is also one of the references for diagnosis.
Dogs’ medical visits
If a transfer or change of doctor is involved, then the dog has already received other treatment and the treatment is unsatisfactory, and the previous treatment plan and laboratory results can be used as a reference. If the diagnosis of the condition is the same before and after the two hospitals, it means that the doctor and the owner must have overlooked some details, and this is precisely the key to a breakthrough in treatment!
Finally, it’s important to say it three times: take pictures and record videos.
The dog’s performance is not “you think”, the stool is not as thin as you say, the cough is not as coughing as you think, the specific performance, must be the first time to take photos and record video, so that the doctor can help the correct judgment!
Notes on taking your dog to the vet
1. let someone familiar with the dog take it to the vet to control its emotions and eliminate fear.
2. Provide as much detailed information as possible, and pay attention to the chronological order.
3. bring medical records and immunization records, fresh feces, urine and other samples of the animal that may be used for disease analysis.
4. bring a collar for the dog and, if unable to move on its own, an airline crate for it
5. establish contact with the pet hospital and doctor on a regular basis, and recognize a doctor with good injection skills.
6. if you need surgery, infusion or hospitalization for observation, bring pads and daily necessities (old newspapers or dog poop bags).
7. carefully consult with the veterinarian, understand the use of drugs and precautions, strictly according to medical advice to feed, and timely follow-up.
8. return from the hospital, the cage should be disinfected, the owner should also wash their hands.
9. Do not go to the hospital with other pet friends to avoid cross-infection.
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