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Posted on March 17, 2008 by Fiona Kelly | Posted under Pets Dogs
They Dynamic Duo - Your Vet and You For Havanese Allergy Care
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Hopefully, your dog won't get any of the allergies effecting Havanese, but it can happen. It is far less stressful for your dog and you to have a vet chosen in advance, since the both of you will being a lot of him or her. Although Havanese are a relatively healthy breed of dog, they still are prone to getting allergies like all dogs can. These allergies are mostly allergies to foods, chemicals or even pollen. It is perfectly all right to ask your prospective veterinarian what kind of experience he or she has had with small dogs, and not just animals in general. Although the days of general veterinary practices are numbered, there are those vets out there who are still jack-of-all-trades. Vets now specialize in “regular", exotic pets or livestock, and some specialize in cats or dogs. Some veterinary practices will have diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, and some won't. A vet's education never ends - at least it shouldn't end. There should be times when the vet is off to conferences or classes on the latest veterinary techniques. Your regular vet should be able to provide you with an emergency vet's contact information if you were too lazy to get one before you brought you dog home. Havanese care isn't too difficult, but it is always better to be safe than sorry. If your Havanese starts scratching so bad they bleed or leave red, hairless spots, your dog probably is suffering from an allergy that can affect Havanese, which can affect other dogs, too. Havanese allergies are usually never contagious wither to humans or to other dogs. Your dog is most likely allergic to some sort of plant, a food ingredient or a chemical in laundry detergent or shampoos. Your vet should be especially concerned about your Havanese' care. He or she will want to know about everything that touches your dog - where he plays, what plants are in where he plays, what medications are given and if he eats any of his toys. The vet will most likely do a skin scrape and send it to a lab to help with allergy diagnosis. The vet may also ask you to put your Havanese on a bland diet of chicken and rice in order to determine if the dog has a food allergy. About The Author: Fiona Kelly campaigns for animal rights through the consistent spreading of reliable, cutting-edge Havanese care. Learning as much as possible about Havanese care can help you to find a vet that is perfect for your Havanese. This author is currently working on a new e-book about dogs, including chapters on how to choose a vet for your Havanese. |
Tags: HAVANESE CARE, HAVANESE ALLERGIES, HOW TO CHOOSE A VET FOR YOUR HAVANESE
