Common Dog Health Problems Almost Every New Dog Owner Experiences

May 28, 2018

Some common dog health problems can leave new dog owners extremely confused. Sometimes, the symptoms seem quite complicated while the reason behind it could be small. In other cases, it’s vice versa. Therefore, it is important that none of the health issues should be taken lightly, especially if you do not have experience in keeping a pet dog.

To save you from scratching your head and wondering about your dog’s health and the common dog health problems, below is some information that can help you deal with these common problems on your own.   

Bee Sting and Insect Bites

Being inquisitive and curious creatures that they are, it is very common for dogs to gets loads of random bee stings and insect bites. Owners panic when they don’t know what to do if that happens to their dog. Of course, you should look for ways to relieve pain as well as the itchiness caused by the sting or bite. Some of the best ways to you can do it are:

• Use baking soda. Yes, an ingredient that is available at almost every household can be applied in the form of paste over the infected idea multiple times during the day to heal the sting or bite.
• Apply meat tenderizer on the affected area. Meat tenderizer is made up of enzymes that help with breaking down the effect of position that is causing the burning or itching sensation irritating your dog.
• Cold compress also helps heal the pain your dog is experiencing. It also helps lessen the swelling often caused by bee sting.
• Aloe vera is another natural agent that can help soothe and heal the sting or bite.
• If you have manuka honey present at home, applying it over the affected area will help heal wound faster because of the antibacterial properties present in them.  

In case your dog also has fleas, you might want to consider taking preventative measures so that it doesn’t happen again. Seek assistance from a professional vet and put your dog on medication for prevention.   

Ear Mites

Another common health problem that most dog owners have to deal with is ear mites.  People often confuse ear mites with eat infection. If you can’t discover on your own, seek assistance from a professional to find out if the dog has eat mites. Once it is diagnosed, then you should:

• Clean the layer of debris inside your dog’s eats. There is going to be a whole crusty layer that should be removed instantly. Mineral oil in a dropper can help you do it more easily.
• Apply medication as prescribed by the vet.

It is not advisable to treat your dog on your own, especially if you are a new owner. You don’t want to risk your poor pet’s life. Thus, always ask people who already have dogs for years or go to a vet straightaway. Nutritional deficiency may also occur if you fail to feed your dog properly. Ask your veterinarian for appropriate supplements for your dog’s good health.    

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