Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Wobblers & Common Ailments In Dogs

By Robin Setser


Being a dog owner means, amongst other things, that you must be wary of how your pet acts. If there is something off about their behavior, that you haven't recognized before, it's very likely that there is something amiss. What are some of the most common ailments that are observed in canines, you may wonder? Along with Wobblers, here are just a few of the names you should consider if you want to keep your dog as healthy as possible.

Wobblers, on the surface, displays a gait sense of walking amongst dogs. Not only are these animals unable to walk with the type of strength expected of them but their "wobbly" movement is compounded by a sense of pain as well. It's difficult, to say the least, and it's a point that must be given attention by a medical specialist. Once this is done, assessment can be followed through. The sooner you get help for this, according to companies the likes of Assisi Animal Health, the better.

Tapeworm infection is another common illness that's seen in various breeds of dogs. This entails discomfort, to various degrees, and it's important to focus on the physical symptoms, ranging from weight loss to an unhealthy appearance in general. Dogs which seem to change, in this regard, should be looked at by a doctor. Once this condition is diagnosed, it's likely that medication will be prescribed, which will help to clear this medical problem in due time.

When talking about common ailments, in dogs, it's important to focus on ear infections. Sometimes ear infections can come about due to poor hygiene but it's very possible that mites could be the issue. Whatever the case may be, it's important to go to your veterinarian once you see symptoms of ear infections, excessive itching of the ears included. This problem can be remedied but only if you make the effort to seek the greatest help possible.

While this is a less serious ailment, it should be noted that fleas are pretty common as well. Even though these cause excessive scratching, the fact that these can drain your dog's blood is a point that requires medical attention. Fortunately, depending on the severity of the problem, you may not have to invest much in terms of medication. In fact, a simple change of shampoo that's used during bath time may be all that's needed to ensure that this problem fades away.




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