Chris asks…
will dogs get sick on a 14 hour long ride?
my family and i r taking our dogs on a 14 hour drive for vacation. will they get sick? what r some ways to keep them comfortable in the car?
Bauser answers:
Dogs can have a lot of fun traveling in the car as long as they are properly taken care of during the drive. A rule of thumb is to stop every 2-3 hours and let the dogs take a potty break and a few minutes to walk around on a leash for exercise. Additionally, they should be offered small quantities of water during the drive. Before you take the long trip, try driving your dogs around for about 30 minutes to an hour and see how they react. You may decide to crate them if they get too nervous. (Crating a nervous dog in the car can help soothe them). Or, you may find that your dogs naturally take to the driving and you won’t have to do anything special for them.
I would also recommend taking a test drive with your dogs before the major trip to see if they will be car sick. If they are, you may want to call a vet and see if you can get a pet sedative. The day of the trip, take your dogs for a long walk to wear them out, and feed them small, frequent meals instead of one or two large meals.. (This can help prevent stomach upset during travel.)
Don’t be surprised, though, if your dogs get an upset stomach. This is pretty common for travel. You may want to get an anti-diahrrea medication from your vet to take with you on your trip as a precaution.
John asks…
2 dogs in the home, 1 sick in some way. can the sick dog get the other one sick?
i have a dog in the home, he is healthy. my husband’s sister wanted us to watch her dog for a while. she said the dog had her shots, but the dog appears sick in some way. can my sister in law’s dog get my dog sick , if she is sick?
Bauser answers:
It depends on the sickness
Paul asks…
question about canidae dog food got dogs sick couple years ago?
Are the dogs getting sick because the dog owners are not mixing the new formula with the old formula, or is it because the new formula itself is bad?
Bauser answers:
A lot of people is complaining about the new formula. It’s sure that it is worse than the old one. Swich to another dog food. (However the best is if u are cooking for the dog: rice, vegetables and meat)
Charles asks…
How do dogs not get sick from the stuff that are in their food?
By products specifically..Maggots,dogs,cats,brains,feet,etc..
I’ve never seen a dog get sick from eating dog food,only allergies and stuff.
Graphic video…
Anyway,that’s what the by products have..A bunch of bad stuff.
Bauser answers:
Some of these may cause sickness:
A. Salmonella bacteria
B. If there in insects in their food such as those carrying bacteria, germs, and insecticides.
Mandy asks…
Pet owners with questions about sick dogs or cats?
I wonder why is it that a lot people would rather ask whats wrong with their pet online, then call their vet as soon as they realize something is wrong. Why is it that no one seems to utilize their vets? As soon as i sence something is wrong with my two dogs, the first thing i do is call my vet and explain to them whats going on? Why would i care and more then that wait for random people who are not vets to answer my questions? Is it jsut me who is wondering that? I mean if you were having a heart attack would you wait and post a question online and see who answers or would you call 911?
What I think is the best – phone calls are fairly inexpensive, and they dont charge for that. I mean i call my vet first thing if i suspect something and may be i am just lucky to have a vet who is very willing to give up information and really never said i should come in unless he felt it was absolutelly important. I mean just call the vet.
Bekka – sorry to say that but i would rather hear smth from a dumb vet with education then a smart person who knows nothing about being a vet. And also, you are not glued to your vet, find a new one.
Bauser answers:
A lot of people have wondered this, including myself. I’m not sure why some post questions that should be answered by a vet – I guess they are seeking validation that calling the vet is the right thing to do.
I always hope that maybe they have called the vet and are waiting for an answer or return call.
THis morning, I noticed that my dog was bleeding – I took her to the emergency vet immediately. Didn’t even think of asking why online. But, I’ve had pets before so maybe it is just experience or possibly common sense.
Anyway,my dog is fine – urinary tract infection – and I was able to get meds for her.
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