Dog Vomiting: When Do You Need an Emergency Vet?

If your dog has started to vomit, then it may just have eaten something that disagreed with it or it may have a minor bug. Sometimes, however, vomiting can be a sign of something more serious. If this is happening outside of your vet’s clinic hours, then you may not be sure whether your dog needs to go to a vet emergency clinic or not. What signs should you look out for?…

Does Your Pregnant Mare Need a Tetanus Booster?

You may make sure that your horses are up to date with their tetanus vaccinations; however, you may need to take extra steps to protect pregnant mares who are about to foal. For example, you may be told that your mare should have a tetanus booster towards the end of her pregnancy. Why is this a good idea? Why Give a Pregnant Mare a Booster Shot? If you give a mare a tetanus booster a few weeks before she gives birth, then the vaccine and its antibodies will still be in her body after she foals.…

3 Steps To Help Your Beloved Dog Get Ready For Surgery

Taking care of your pet is important, so if something is wrong and your dog needs surgery, then you probably will do everything you can to ensure it is successful. Here are some steps to help you get your beloved dog ready for vet surgery. Avoid Feeding Your Dog On The Morning Of The Surgery Pets should ideally be given anaesthetic on an empty stomach because they will not be able to swallow and may inhale any food or vomit that spews out while they are asleep.…