Presence of any of the following signs should be considered as suspicious and it is strongly advocated that the dog should be
checked by a veterinary surgeon.
For insect stings, swelling around the head / neck area should always be
checked by a veterinary surgeon, as should any sting causing lameness or pain in the area.
As puppies are a lot quicker to show dehydration than adult dogs, it is always much safer to get
them checked by a veterinary surgeon if there are any concerns.
Any apparent eye inflammation or discomfort should be
checked by a veterinary surgeon and, if there is any doubt, referred to a veterinary ophthalmologist.
Not exact matches
Should any of these signs show up, quickly put on an Elizabethan collar and bring her for a physical
check - up
by your
veterinary surgeon.
Rabies may also be essential if your dog is travelling abroad —
check with the practice and with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA): Other vaccinations may be recommended, based on your
veterinary surgeon's evaluation of the risks posed
by such factors as your dog's particular heredity, environment and lifestyle.
Hip Dysplasia
Check out Dr. Kirkby's recent article in
Veterinary Surgery regarding non-surgical management of hip dysplasia (
Veterinary Surgery 41 (2012) 2 - 9 2011
by The American College of
Veterinary Surgeons).