04 September 2011

Case one:

A female dog with swollen mammary and no menses for more than a year was presented to the vet. On the first look, it seems to be pregnant. However, owner said that dog was not mated, nor is there any chance where it can come in contact with any male dogs. Therefore, the conclusion is that the dog had false pregnancy. This is usually the result of a hormonal imbalance. The suggested treatment is a hormone injection to reduce the occurrence, but if not, the dog needs to be spayed for prevention against other reproductive diseases.

Case two:

Dog ate owner’s medicine, suffered from weak limbs.

Treatment is to induce vomit, to remove some or all ingested substances followed by IV drip for two hours to dilute the poison. Blood test is recommended, however, owner declined.

Case three:

Dog have been vomiting the past month, went to the vet, took medication and problem was resolved. Few days ago, dog started vomiting again. Owners noticed that the stools have been soft and runny for the past month and there is presence of red spots in the vomit.

Treatment suggested are; to do an ultrasound to check if there is anything wrong with the tummy and meanwhile, provide medication to calm the tummy, either by injection or oral.

Vet also noticed that the anal sac feels hard, which is the result of excess fluid accumulation in a dog's anal glands. We can also notice from the dog’s behavior (constant licking on the bottom) that the filled sac causes discomfort. If the anal gland is not constantly cleaned, it may run a risk of infection.

These three cases presented the need to take note of the pet in a day to day basis instead of noticing them only when the pet is feeling unwell.

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