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How can my dog benefit from holistic veterinary care?
Sometimes, pet medications are necessary. Likewise, many are not. Side effects, including detriment to your dog’s long-term health, can outweigh a dog medicine’s benefits. Therefore, treating with drug-free, time-proven, and natural procedures like dog acupuncture, Chinese herbs for dogs, and homeopathic methods makes sense. Hundreds of dog illnesses respond positively to these targeted treatments, particularly when administered by an animal doctor that is adequately trained in Chinese medicine, like Dr. Omaboe.
Why do dogs vomit?
A dog’s vomiting is not an illness – it is a symptom of any number of dog health problems. If your dog has a fever, has ingested something toxic (chocolate, chemical, vegetation, etc.), is lethargic with decreased thirst or appetite, is dehydrated, is experiencing sensitivity in the abdominal area, also has diarrhea, or has been vomiting for more than 48 hours, contact Cabinet Veterinaire International and schedule an appointment, a.s.a.p.
Why do dogs get diarrhea?
Like vomiting, a dog’s diarrhea is not an illness – it is a symptom of any number of dog health problems. If your dog has a fever, is of geriatric age (more than 8 years old), has ingested something toxic (chocolate, chemical, vegetation), is lethargic with decreased thirst or appetite, is dehydrated, is experiencing sensitivity in the abdominal area, is also vomiting, has had diarrhea for more than 48 hours, or suffers from pre-diagnosed health complications, contact Cabinet Veterinaire International and schedule an appointment, a.s.a.p.
Why do dogs scoot?
When a dog drags his or her bum on the carpet or grass, it usually indicates complications such as diarrhea, parasitic infestation, perianal tumors, or most commonly, problem anal glands. The anal glands don’t always drain naturally, and might need to be drained by a professional. They may even be infected or impacted. These conditions cause great discomfort for dogs, and veterinary attention should be sought promptly.
My dog is sneezing and scratching. Could these be allergy symptoms?
Absolutely. Dogs’ allergy symptoms are similar to those of humans. Itching skin, sneezing, runny nose, watering eyes, and soft tissue swelling are not uncommon to dogs suffering from seasonal or year-round allergies. Dogs can be tested for allergies. Many common ones include pollen, fleas, mites, and certain foods. Visit this site’s Seasonal Concerns section for more information.
How can I prevent Lyme Disease? Can my dog be tested for Lyme Disease?
Lyme Disease can be prevented with a vaccination, as well as tick preventative. Additionally, your dog should be examined daily for ticks, and any that you find should be removed promptly. It is especially important to examine your dog for ticks when winters are mild. Ticks can easily survive mild winters – increasing their own population, as well as the spread of Lyme Disease. If not treated, Lyme Disease can progress, to attack joints, the heart, kidneys, and the nervous system, and eventually cause paralysis. For this reason, prevention, early detection, and antibiotic treatment (if infected) are essential.
My dog has had surgery at Cabinet Veterinaire International. When may I visit?
If your dog has been admitted for same-day veterinary surgery and release, we ask that you not visit, but rather come to pick up your dog at the pre-determined time. We request that you adhere to this policy so that we may observe your dog in a rested state – to properly determine if he or she is stable enough to return home. However, if your dog is staying with us for an extended recovery time, you are welcome to visit.
Does Cabinet Veterinaire International provide emergency veterinary services?
Yes, our veterinary clinic’s phone system is enabled, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, to receive messages. After leaving a message with your name, telephone number, and reason for your emergency call, Dr. Omaboe’s staff will return your call promptly, providing that the phone number you supply is not busy or blocked. Please reserve your use of this service for emergency situations only. Non-emergency circumstances include things such as pet vaccinations, a dog’s spaying or neutering, scheduling or rescheduling of routine exams, or dog grooming. Our staff would be happy to answer your non-emergency dog health questions and schedule non-emergency appointments during regular business hours. Visit our Finding Us for our hours of operation.
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Can you recommend companies that offer other pet care services?
We are not affiliated with, nor do we endorse, any of the following pet care and service companies. However, we do provide the links, below, for the convenience of our clients and visitors.
A note to our visitors: The medical information outlined above is solely intended for broad interpretation of a dog’s symptoms. Medical attention will still need to be sought for dog illnesses. This information is by no means intended to replace diagnosis by a certified veterinary professional.
