Vet Visit

2nd Deworming @ Vet's Nook!

Food Items That Are Big No-Nos for Dogs!

Share lang mga foods/items na bawal sa mga dogs. Googled this from the net.

1. Alcoholic Beverages- beer or any alcoholic drinks can lead to intoxication, coma or death

2. Bones – fish, poultry and other meat resources can cause obstruction or laceration of digestive system

3. Fruits- Prunes, Grapes, Raisins, Citrus fruits, Seeds, stems or leaves of apples, Peaches, Plums, Apricots, Pears, and Cherries are some fruits that should not be fed to dogs. Grapes and raisins have been proven to cause kidney failure in dogs that have in ingested only 2 to 4 ozs. Even one grape is too many. Apple seeds and pits from cherries, peaches, pears, plums and apricots. These fruits are poisonous because they contain cyanide. Allergic reactions can vary and include vomiting, itching, diarrhea, tremors and heart arrhythmia.

4. Human Vitamins that contains iron- Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.

5. Large amounts of liver- Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.

6. Milk and other dairy products- Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. There are Lactose-free milk products available in Groceries (Rustan's) for pets.

7. Mushrooms- May contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.

8. Cat food- Cat’s have different nutritional needs w/c is high in protein and fats. That’s why cat’s food is for cats only :p

9. Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder)- Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.

10. Raw eggs- Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.

11. Raw fish- Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.

12. Salt- If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.

13. Sugary foods- Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.

14. Tobacco- Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, cancer, and death. For smokers who are also pet lovers, please think of the effects when you smoke. Dogs don’t just inhale smoke; the smoke particles are also trapped in their fur and ingested when they groom themselves with their tongues.

And many many more.......

The Wonders of Yakult

I grew up drinking this almost everyday and even up to now, I just can't resist the urge to buy a pack. But what made me so admire this health drink is the fact that not only is it beneficial to humans, they are equally effective as well for dogs & pups!
Yes, the same benefits that a human can get are the same benefits our furfriends can enjoy. I usually give Zohan half a bottle every other day since he began the habit of nibbling whatever he sees on the floor.
I marveled at the effectivity of Yakult when last Sunday, Zohan vomitted twice. I instantly gave him Yakult twice that day and by the afternoon, he was A-ok!

21 Symptoms That Should Never Be Ignored In Your Dog

Knowing when to get your dog to the veterinarian can save his or her life! There are serious symptoms that should never be ignored in your dog.

First, what is a symptom? A symptom is defined as "any problem that can indicate an underlying disease" and may be your first clue to the presence of a life-threatening problem in your pooch. Some of these symptoms are obvious, but others are not. If you don’t know what they are you may not know if your dog is a little off or extremely ill.

Read our list of 21 symptoms that should never be ignored in your dog. The symptoms include:

1. Pacing and Restlessness
2. Unproductive retching
3. Collapse or Fainting
4. Not Eating or Loss of Appetite
5. Loosing Weight
6. Breathing Problems
7. Red Eye
8. Jaundice
9. Trouble Urinating
10. Urinating and Drinking Excessively
11. Fever
12. Seizure
13. Bleeding and Bruising
14. Coughing
15. Bloated or distended abdomen
16. Bloody Diarrhea
17. Bloody Urine
18. Bite Wounds
19. Bloody Vomit
20. Lethargy or Weakness
21. Pale Gums

First Vet Visit

Our vet: Vet's Nook
Address: Avenida, Nahayang Pag-asa, Molino 3, Bacoor, Cavite
Veterinarian: Dr. Isidro Oblino
License #: 5827

Our Experience:
well, super ok sa vet's nook. It looks like a hospital for humans, imagine 3-flr bldg sila with an animal/pet supply beside it. They are open 24 hrs.
They called Zohan "Bulilit" and Dr. Oblino immediately started the SOPs.
He was weighed, half a kilo. His ears checked as well and he got dewormed and was given a shot of Vit. B Complex.
He is due for his anti-parvo/distemper vaccine next week.

Vitality: Thumbs Up

Our Vet suggested we start feeding Zohan on dog bowls and introduce dog food instead of puppy formulla alone. We bought one at Ace Hardware for Php70.00 and thought of buying a shampoo (Alpo, Php 199.75) for pups as well.

We bought Vitality High Energy (Php110.00/kilo) since I read a lot of good reviews about the product-solid stool with less odor.

We never had difficulty introducing the dog bowl to Zohan...we just pound the dog food and soften it with his milk...and he likes it a lot!