How To Deliver Bad News To Pet Parents

Everyone puts their best efforts both the veterinarian and pet parents to save and maintain quality of life of pets. But as nothing is permanent in this mortal world and has an end. Pets may suffer from variety of life-threatening conditions like cancer, poisoning, accidents, organ failure, strokes, cardiac problems and lastly aging or sometimes euthanasia which brings companionship to an end. When a pet is in the hospital or veterinary setup and sadly no more or get diagnosed with a life-threatening ailment than delivering bad news to a pet parent is a sensitive situation and challenging aspect of veterinary practice.

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Prevention and Management of Grape and Raisin Toxicity in Dogs and Cats

Grapes and raisins, these seemingly harmless treats, can actually be quite dangerous for our canine and feline friends. Raisins, grapes and zante currant (variety of raisins) toxicity have been reported in dogs and rarely in cats. Symptoms of raisin or grape toxicity includes vomiting, diarrhoea (within 6 to 12 hours), lethargy, anorexia, increased thirst (polydipsia), dehydration and increased serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) concentrations. In case of heavy ingestion, oliguric or anuric renal failure can happen within 24 to 48 hours. Treatment is symptomatic and usually starts with decontamination of ingested contents or induction of vomiting and administration of intravenous fluids to maintain urine output while monitoring of renal function is important.

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Vital Role of Regular Veterinary Visits

Regular vet visits play an important role in prevention of diseases, early diagnosis of health problems like cardiac issues, skin problems, obesity, ectoparasite infestation, hypothyroidism, dental problems, hair fall, behaviour concerns and helpful in tailoring a pet care plan according to the specific need of pet. Elder/ senior pets need to visit more often than younger pets to address other issues like early detection of chronic kidney, osteoarthritis, and degenerative changes in the bones. According to the need of pet your vet may advice blood tests, radiographs, ultrasonography, supplementation, or medicines. Think if these issues are managed early then you will be able to save money, emotional stress will be less, pet will also suffer less and will stop most of the problems before they convert into actual emergencies.

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Guide to Sucralfate Usage in Dogs and Cats

Gastrointestinal issues like vomiting, GERD, esophagitis, gastritis, gastric ulcers, diarrhoea etc. are common in dogs and cats due to many etiopathologies. Gastrointestinal issues in dogs and cats can be challenging for both pets and their owners. Sucralfate, a medication renowned for its mucosal protective properties, emerges as a promising solution for treatment of many of gastrointestinal disorders in veterinary medicine. Its unique mechanism of action, forming a protective barrier over ulcers and inflamed tissues, sets it apart as a therapeutic option.

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Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) or Dry Eye in Pets

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), commonly known as "dry eye," is a most prevalent and commonly diagnosed ocular condition that affects pets, especially dogs and cats. Some breeds like Bulldogs, Lhasa apso, Pug, Shih Tzu, Cocker spaniels, West Highland White Terriers have genetic predisposition are more prone for development of KCS. KCS is less common in cats.

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Successful Job Negotiation Tips for Veterinarians

These job tips given in the post can also be considered for Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Industry Jobs, Jobs in Veterinary Medicine, Jobs in Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales, Entry Level Veterinary Jobs, Veterinary Insurance Jobs and Veterinary Nurse Jobs.

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Business Ideas for Pet Lovers

If your heart beats for pets and you are a pet lover then you can think about starting a business related to pets. It will keep you connected with pets and also help in setting up a source of income. Here are a few ideas you might like.

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Post-Graduation in Veterinary Medicine

Choosing a subject for post-graduation in veterinary education is an important decision, as it will shape your career and determine the areas in which you can specialize. There are two available main streams after graduation i.e. veterinary science and animal science.

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Business Ideas for Veterinarians

Not everyone gets a chance to get into government job and most of the modern vets look for freedom of work or setting up their own business. Investment may very from area to area or city. We have tried to list a few business ideas for your reference.

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Selection of Antibiotics for Dogs

Pets suffer from a variety of diseases and infections in their lifetime. Not all the conditions or diseases need to be treated with antibiotics. But sometime to prevent probable and existing infections antimicrobials antibiotics are prescribed. Right selection of antibiotics can save lives from life threatening infections disease causing microbials.

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