Poodle Health Risks- It turns out that Rocky has a heart murmur. Dr. Karen tells Thao that a veterinarian needs to do a test called an 'echo' to identify which part of the heart is the problem (this is an ultrasound of the heart). The test will then enable the doctor to determine what, if any, medication is needed.
- Poodles are prone to kneecaps that pop out of place, which in the long run can lead to arthritis. In some instances, this may need to be treated.
Shi Tzu Health Risks
In poodles, tear staining is pretty innocuous; there is only staining of the fur around the eyes. In shih tzus, however, tear staining can be a sign of a real problem, such as: an extra eyelash that is irritating the eye or possibly even an eyelid that is turned in. These issues may need to be fixed surgically, so a visit to the vet is definitely in order.
Pet Emergency Kit
Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere, so it is best to be prepared. One thing that you can do is build a first aid kit for your pet. Include in your kit:
- Some sort of antiseptic solution or hydrogen peroxide to flush out wounds.
- You're going to want to cover that wound with an antibiotic ointment to decrease the risk of infection and then some bandaging material.
- Tape will be needed to hold the bandages on.
- Personalize the first aid kit for whatever you need. Scissors, tweezers, artificial tears to wash out eyes and flashlights are examples.
- A very important thing to have on the outside of the kit is your name, phone number and the phone number of your veterinarian. If your dog has any special medical needs, put that on the kit as well.
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