Nurturing and caring for your sick puppy
Now a day, our pets are like our children. They are very precious to us and when one gets sick it can cause us great concern. When puppies get sick, it can be even more of a concern because, just like young children, the illness can take a bigger toll on the sick pup. Finding out why he’s sick can be very difficult to diagnose because, unlike children, they can’t tell you where it hurts. This article will help you learn some of the basics of first aid so your puppy can recover quickly. We should first mention that if your sick pup vomits blood or poops blood, call your vet right away. This can be a very serious case.
Ways to know that your dog is sick.
All dogs have a cold and wet nose. When a puppy or adult dog gets sick, he will have a hot, dry nose. This will let you know that your dog has a fever. Fever is not bad because it is a natural reaction of the body and an increase in body temperature is a sign that the immune system is fighting the disease. You can also take your dog’s temperature, but this can be very difficult to do, so touching the nose is the best way to get a quick answer.
Whenever you notice that your dog is vomiting or uncomfortable, feel the puppy’s nose and if it is hot, you should call your vet and ask what you can do. Make sure and follow the advice of the veterinarian. He was visiting my brother last week and his wife noticed that their 9-month-old boxer had a baseball-sized bruise on his side. The bruise was noticeable up close but not from afar. My brother thought it might just be a bee sting and he thought no more. His wife felt the dog’s nose and it was dry and hot. To make a long story short, she called the vet and the next morning she took the dog in. He ended up getting a major infection from something and the vet said if she hadn’t taken care of him he would probably have died in a matter of days. The moral here is to always call a professional when in doubt.
When your pup is sick, give him a quiet place to sleep and make him as comfortable as possible. Caring for your sick puppy is as simple as caring for a sick human. In most cases you should only give the dog water and no food for that day.
It has been proven that puppies respond more to love than to food. Try to give them a lot. Pet the dog and let him lie down on your lap. This will comfort the sick little pet from him. Many times, a vet will tell you to crush up half an aspirin and feed it to your dog with water. Call your vet first before giving your dog any medication because what is good for humans can kill your pup.
When you go to bed at night, let the puppy sleep in your room. This really does a lot for the pup because he knows you’re there. This will also allow you to monitor him closely so that he can monitor his condition and know if he gets worse. If the dog is still sick in the morning, you should take it to a veterinary clinic.
Puppies are usually not sick for a long period of time. In most cases, it will only last a day. If it lasts longer, call your vet because something may be seriously wrong. If you follow these common puppy care tips, your pup will be running around your house in no time.
