Hospitals For Dogs

There may come in a time in your dog's life when he will need to be rushed to the vet for an emergency visit or may need surgery. Just like humans, your dog will need to go to a hospital. Hospitals for dogs are the same as veterinary clinics except emergency services are offered. The word hospital usually makes you think of an emergency or surgery, but that is not the case with dog hospitals. There are many other routine services available at hospitals for dogs.

  1. Dentistry

    • Dental disease in dogs can lead to heart, lung and kidney disease. For these reasons dentistry for your dog is very important. In order to do the exam, your dog must be anesthetized. He will be under constant supervision to make sure there are no complications. Your veterinarian will do an oral exam and dental cleaning. Any plaque and calculus is removed from your pet's teeth and a fluoride treatment is applied.

    Dietary Counseling

    • Your vet will help you select the proper nutrients and food for your dog through all the stages of his life. She will also help you learn feeding practices for dogs with specific diseases such as diabetes, gastrointestinal disease, osteoarthritis and neoplasia. Weight management programs will help keep your pet at a healthy weight and avoid obesity. Overweight animals are more prone to disease and have a shortened lifespan.

    Flea Control Programs

    • During the spring and summer months it is necessary to have your dog on a flea control program. There are a variety of different creams, salves and collars you can choose from. Your vet may recommend one in particular or a mixture of products to protect your dog from fleas. If your dog ends up with fleas before you start a treatment program, your vet can either give your dog a flea bath or recommend a good flea shampoo to use at home.

    Vaccinations

    • Vaccinations are very important to your dog's health. Vaccines protect your dog from numerous diseases such as rabies, distemper and hepatitis. The vaccines your dog needs depend on many different risk and lifestyle factors. Factors to consider are age, breed, travel habits, environment and health status. You need to work with your veterinarian to customize an immunization program perfect for your dog.