If Your Dog Has a Skin Problem, Should You See a Vet?

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If Your Dog Has a Problem, Should You See a Vet?

This is possibly one of the biggest issues many pet owners have. Not all of us are blessed with the

ability to take out insurance for our pets and although anyone who has a dog or cat will do

everything in their power to make sure they get proper medical treatment when it’s needed most,

our pets are not always very good at telling us when they really need to see the vet.

Reasons Why You Wouldn’t See a Vet

One of the biggest problems pet owners face is the stress it puts their animal through when they go

to see the vet. We all know how they can react. If you have a cat, the minute that basket appears,

they run for the hills! What’s more, in some cases they seem to make a miraculous recovery.

Dogs, for some reason appear to have a sixth sense when they’re being coaxed into the car. They

seem to know this isn’t going to be a nice day out for them and there are many people reading this

that will nod their heads in agreement because they’ve been in a situation where their dog suddenly

will not move for anyone and appears to have gained a stone in weight!

The other reason you may decide against going to see a vet is because your pet doesn’t seem quite

right but is still doing all the usual things. The appetite is still there, they still play (albeit reluctantly)

and their sleeping pattern is ok, but there is just something that niggles at you.

Reasons Why You Would See a Vet

This is where we get to issues that you may not be able to see, but the signs are all there. For

instance skin problems in dogs can be very sneaky, that is, until you get up one morning to find your

pet needs treatment for dog mange!

The trick is to listen to your own gut instinct. If you really think there is something going on that

could be due to a health issue, don’t ignore it. For many animals, especially cats and dogs, if they

develop an infection under the fur, if it’s not treated it won’t go away on its own and will simply get

worse.

Now, this doesn’t mean your beloved furry friend will need to be hospitalised, but it does mean that

life for them will become very uncomfortable and pretty miserable. The point is that it is up to you

to make the decision for them, not the other way around.

Alternatives

For the most part, your cat or dog will at least need to see a vet once. With skin problems in dogs it

will need to be diagnosed by a professional, but this doesn’t mean you will have to constantly buy

the medicated shampoos your vet offers. There are plenty of alternative brands that are not as

expensive but which are just as effective. The only thing you need to do is make sure you carry out

the care regime your vet gives you.

When you’re pondering over whether you should take your pet to the vets, think about the skin

problems in dogs or cats and how it can affect them long-term. One visit, as stressful as it may be,

could save a lot of trouble in the future.

Contact Details:

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