Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Symptomatic treatment is not an uncommon approach. Treating based on symptoms can offer two benefits. sometimes the body just needs a little help to heal itself how your dog responds to treatment might offer helpful insight into finding a diagnosis don’t underestimate the benefit of removing your dog’s immediate pain or discomfort On the other hand, long-term symptomatic treatment isn’t…
How should you work out your dog’s treatment problems with your veterinarian before seeking a second opinion? Don’t leave until satisfied When I come back from the vet I like to feel reasonably confident both about the [working] diagnosis and the treatment. This can be easier said than done. Not every diagnosis can be achieved by one listen with a…
Is pain a fair price to pay to obtain a diagnosis? I like when things are clear and simple. I wish there was a book that contained the best way to make difficult decisions. You follow the advice. All is well. Unfortunately, very few things are that simple. And it’s not just about medical procedures alone. Sometimes it’s just as…
The reason for your denial should be spelled out clearly. And it should reflect one of the exclusions to your policy. It is important that you know what your dog’s health insurance policy covers, what are the exceptions, deductions, and limits. A friend of mine, for example, had a policy that did cover arthritis, however, the annual limit was $150!…
Bilious vomiting syndrome in dogs is vomiting in response to bile-induced inflammation of the stomach. Too much stomach juices with nothing to absorb them irritates the stomach. The only thing the body knows to do is to dump it–vomit. The question is, however, what is really behind it other than simply absence of food in the stomach. Cookie’s stomach gets…