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WRITTEN BYSandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP Veterinarian Sandra Mitchell is a 1995 graduate of the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine. Since graduation, she has worked in many fields…,You know the look—and before you can react, you see your dog do a mad dash to the only piece of carpet in the house. Or it could be that your dog always seems to get motion sickness and nausea every time they take a car trip. If you think your dog is feeling queasy, learn why and what you can do about it. Symptoms of Nausea in Dogs Each dog may react a little differently to an upset stomach, and with time, you will learn which signs are common for your dog. Since dogs tend to get into things they shouldn’t, nausea is a pretty common thing. Here are some symptoms to watch for: Restlessness Panting Drooling Shaking/trembling Repeated swallowing or gulping air Lip licking Retching Vomiting Signs of stress or nervousness Vocalization Nausea is the sensation of an upset stomach that occurs before anything is actually vomited up. Sometimes a dog has nausea and will then vomit, but other times, the nausea may resolve without vomiting.

When summer temperatures soar, pet parents must pay closer attention to their pet’s needs. In addition to ensuring they stay hydrated and are kept cool, it’s essential to look out for paw pad burns on your dog or cat whenever your pet goes outside. While your dog still needs his daily walk in the summertime, these trips should be kept short, particularly when it is hot, not only to ensure that he doesn’t get overheated, but to avoid painful burns to his paw pads. What Are Paw Pads? Paw pads are specialized skin on the bottom of the foot. They allow adequate pressure distribution for walking, jumping, and running while creating a strong protective barrier against the ground. Footpads are susceptible to wear and tear, especially in extreme weather and new or different terrain conditions.

Who ranks as the best cuddlers, our partners or our pets? You guessed it, more than half of pet parents (53%) say their pet is a better cuddler than their partner. That’s from a recent survey by Chewy of hundreds of pet parents just like you. The findings shows pets are much more than pets—from expert cuddlers, closest confidants and biggest cheerleaders to family members, best friends and even soulmates. The results comes as no surprise to many of us. In a world with so much change and uncertainty, our pets are emotional anchors who center us and ground us during happy and sad times. Considering that 89% of respondents agree that their pets understand their emotions feeling a connection to them that’s sometimes even stronger than the ones we feel with other people makes perfect sense. The findings demonstrates the complexity and depth of the pet-pet parent bond. According to respondents: 84% consider pets family 50% view their pet as their child 42% say their pet is their best friend 14% consider their pet their soulmate What’s more, we depend on them for support and they’re there for us through it all. And while the jury it out about whether they understand our actual words, clearly that does not stop us from having deep communications with our pets: 86% regularly talk to their pet each day 96% say their pet is there for them through good and bad times 89% believe pets understand their emotions If you make important life decisions with the health and happiness of their animal family members in mind, you are in good company. Read on for more.

After your dog or cat undergoes surgery, the recovery period begins. A big factor of your pet’s recovery is caring for their incision. When you pick up your pet from the veterinarian’s office, ask your vet or veterinary staff to show you your pet’s incision. This will give you a baseline for what the incision looks like and help you to identify when something looks unusual. Take a picture of the incision on day one and each day after to track the healing process. The veterinary team will give you discharge instructions to follow, such as restricting your pet’s activity, when to return for rechecks, and when or if the sutures (aka stitches; many vets use these words interchangeably) need to be removed. Depending on the incision type and location, your veterinarian may have used a single type of suture or a combination of products to close your pet’s skin incision, including absorbable sutures, nonabsorbable sutures, staples, or tissue glue. Be sure to ask which type your vet used so you can know what to expect and look for during recovery. Types of Sutures Internal Stitches (Absorbable) Internal stitches are placed underneath the skin. They are (generally speaking) absorbable, meaning that over time, the stitches will break down on their own and dissolve. Unless complications occur, internal stitches do not need to be removed. If your dog has only internal stitches and you notice visible stitches or any openings in the skin, reach out to your veterinarian for care recommendations. External Stitches External stitches are placed on the outside of the skin. These stitches will need to be removed after the skin heals, typically 10-14 days after surgery. A veterinary professional will assess the incision to ensure that it’s fully healed before the external stitches are removed. Staples Surgical staples are generally made from surgical steel and placed as the outermost layer in a surgical incision. Staples are a fast and secure way to close a portion of an incision. They are removed once healing is complete, typically 10-14 days after surgery. Removal requires a special staple-removal clamp. Removal of surgical staples is just as easy and pain-free as the removal of sutures. Staples on a pet’s abdomen after surgery (Photo credit: Sandra Mitchell, DVM) Glue Tissue glue, sometimes called liquid stitches, may be used on its own to close a very small incision or as an additional measure to help close a larger incision. Glue does not need to be removed.

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When the weather starts to heat up, it’s only natural to want to get outside and enjoy it with your pup. But dogs don’t handle heat the same way humans do, and they can overheat pretty quickly if you’re not paying attention. So how hot is too hot for dogs, exactly?  There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some temperature thresholds and signs to watch for. Here’s what you should know to help keep your dog safe all summer long.