rickets in a dog

this is a very bad case of rickets as dog was in so much of pain.the rickets occur as a result of calcium deficiency but only this is not the factor. along with it phosphorus is also responsible. in blood serum the level of calcium and phosphorus should be checked for exact treatment.some times you supplement the dog with extra calcium in the diet but the absorption is improper. some hormones are also responsible for this. so for proper absorption you may need to need to supplement your dog with vitamin d3.for treatment of dog proper diagnosis is necessary..

a bad case of maggot wound

it was a very bad case of maggot wound. it happen in neglected wound cases.Blue or Green bottle fly lays eggs on the site of wound. they hatch in to larva and turn in to maggots and eat the flesh and blood attracts more flies and slowly the wound become big in size.its takes lots of efforts and time in healing of such wounds.best way is to avoid these is to look after your pet responsibly.

urinary calculi from dodo

dodo is a very pampered, 8 years old daschund male dog. he lives in one of the posh area of delhi. but the poor dog was having problem. he was not able to pass urine in a flow and was straining too much....we took the radiographs at our hospital and found there were stones in the urinary bladder.he was having too much trouble that it did not eat for two days. finally decision was taken to operate on him and all the calculi from urnary bladder and urethra were removed. these are like small beads. i will send them to diagnostic laboratory to find out the type of stone so that i can alter the dogs diet to control the stone formation in future..

small guinea pig

this is a small guinea pig sitting alone but it is in the feeding bowl////////may be eating food or tryng to hide himself.....no it is taking a little nap in this winter..... how lucky he is to take some rest...

a lab pup with intussusception

a golden lab 6 months was vomiting and not eating since last 15 days. it was on medication since that time. yesterday the dog came to my hospital. x-ray showed intussusception and foreign body in the stomach. finally after a long discussion with the owners, we decided to operate the dog without wasting any more time. the dog under went surgery and we removed the socks from his stomach. the intestines were in very bad shape so i removed some part of it and again sutured it back.the dog recovered very well from anaesthesia and is still with us. i have maintained it on fluid line. no water and no food for other 5-6 days. i hope he will survive very well and will have a very good life in future....

my daughter shona

limca book of records 2008

rescued injured bird

this is a migratory bird, rescued by a volunteer. some children were hitting it with stones. its right wing bone is fractured and completely crushed. how much time it will take to heal.......its difficult case but i hope for the best..........

a GSD with osetosarcoma

its about a beautiful GSD, male about 8 years old. he is so intelligent but the only problem is that it is having a malignant bony cancer. he cant walk properly and always lifts the hind limb as it is so painful for him. the femur bone lysis has occurred and now it has spread to other limbs also. what a pity. if he takes pain killers drugs , he just vomits blood. so he is on injectables, at least will get some relief from pain. but what is going to happen finally.......... even the owners are prepared for it......how the God can be so cruel to some.......

pet first aid

Pet First Aid

When your pet has an emergency, being prepared is very important. Before an emergency strikes, be sure you know how your veterinarian handles emergencies or where you should go if you have one. For example, some veterinarians always have someone on call, while others use special emergency hospitals for things that arise after hours. AAHA-accredited hospitals are required to provide 24-hour-a-day emergency care in one way or another. You can also stay prepared for emergencies by putting together a pet first-aid kit.

We cannot stress enough that you SHOULD NOT get on-line during a pet emergency or when your pet is seriously ill. In an emergency, first aid is not a substitute for veterinary treatment. However, before you are able to get your pet to a veterinarian, knowing some basic first aid can help. Always seek veterinary care following first-aid attempts.

Bite Wounds
Treatment/Action
Approach the pet carefully to avoid getting bitten. Muzzle the animal. Check the wound for contamination or debris. If significant debris is present, then clean the wound with large amounts of saline or balanced electrolyte solution. If these are not available, then regular water may be used. Wrap large open wounds to keep them clean. Apply pressure to profusely bleeding wounds. Do not use a tourniquet. Wear gloves when possible.

Bite wounds often become infected and need professional care. Call your veterinarian.

Bleeding
Treatment/Action
Apply firm, direct pressure over the bleeding area until the bleeding stops. Hold the pressure for at least 10 straight minutes (continually releasing the pressure to check the wound will hamper the clotting). Avoid bandages that cut off circulation.

Call your veterinarian immediately.

Breathing Stops
Treatment/Action
Check to see if the animal is choking on a foreign object. If an animal is not breathing, place it on a firm surface with its left side up. Check for a heartbeat by listening at the area where the elbow touches the chest. If you hear a heartbeat but not breathing, close the animal's mouth and breathe directly into its nose--not the mouth--until the chest expands. Repeat 12 to 15 times per minute. If there is no pulse, apply heart massage at the same time. The heart is located in the lower half of the chest, behind the elbow of the front left leg. Place one hand below the heart to support the chest. Place other hand over the heart and compress gently. To massage the hearts of cats and other tiny pets, compress the chest with the thumb and forefingers of one hand. Apply heart massage 80-120 times per minute for larger animals and 100-150 per minute for smaller ones. Alternate heart massage with breathing.

Please note: Even in the hands of well-trained veterinary health professionals, the success of resuscitation is very low overall. Success may be slightly higher in the cases of drowning or electrical shock.

Call your veterinarian immediately.

Burns(chemical, electrical, or heat including from a heating pad)
Symptoms: singed hair, blistering, swelling, redness of skin
Treatment/Action
Flush the burn immediately with large amounts of cool, running water. Apply an ice pack for 15-20 minutes. Do not place an ice pack directly on the skin. Wrap the pack in a light towel or other cover. If the animal has large quantities of dry chemicals on its skin, brush them off. Water may activate some dry chemicals.

Call your veterinarian immediately.

Choking
Symptoms: difficulty breathing, excessive pawing at the mouth, blue lips and tongue
Treatment/Action
Be sure to protect yourself as well as the animal, as the pet will likely be frantic and may be more likely to bite. If the pet can still partially breathe, it's best to keep the animal calm and get to a veterinarian as quickly as possible. Look into the mouth to see if foreign object in throat is visible. If you can, clear the airway by removing the object with pliers or tweezers, being careful not to push it farther down the throat. If it is lodged too deep or if the pet collapses, then place your hands on both sides of the animal's rib cage and apply firm, quick pressure. Or place the animal on its side and strike the side of the rib cage firmly with the palm of your hand three or four times. Repeat this procedure until the object is dislodged or you arrive at the veterinarian's office.

Call your veterinarian immediately.

Diarrhea
Treatment/Action
Withhold food for 12-24 hours, but not water. Sometimes pets that appear to be straining are sore from diarrhea rather than from constipation. Your veterinarian can help you decide which it is and what will help. Trying at-home treatments without knowing the real cause can just make things worse.

Call your veterinarian.

Fractures
Symptoms: Pain, inability to use a limb, or limb at odd angle
Treatment/Action
Muzzle the pet and look for bleeding. If you can control bleeding without causing more injury, then do so. Watch for signs of shock. DO NOT TRY TO SET THE FRACTURE by pulling or tugging on the limb. Transport the pet to the veterinarian immediately, supporting the injured part as best you can.

Heatstroke
Symptoms: Rapid or labored breathing, vomiting, high body temperature, collapse
Treatment/Action
Place the animal in a tub of cool water. Or, gently soak the animal with a garden hose or wrap it in a cool, wet towel. Do not overcool the animal. Stop cooling when rectal temperature reaches 103 degrees Fahrenheit.

Call veterinarian immediately.

Poisoning
Symptoms: vomiting, convulsions, diarrhea, salivation, weakness, depression, pain
Treatment/Action
Record what the pet ingested and how much. Immediately call your veterinarian or poison control center. Do not induce vomiting. In case of toxins or chemicals on the skin from oils, paints, insecticides and other contact irritants, request directions on if and how to wash the toxin off.

Seizures
Symptoms: salivation, loss of control of urine or stool, violent muscle twitching, loss of consciousness
Treatment/Action
Move the pet away from any objects that could be harmful during the seizure. Use a blanket for padding and protection. Do not put yourself at risk by restraining the pet during the seizure. Time the seizure. They usually last only 2 to 3 minutes. Afterwards, keep the animal calm and quiet.

Call your veterinarian immediately.

Shock
Symptoms: irregular breathing, dilated pupils
Treatment/Action
Shock may occur as a result of a serious injury or fright. Keep the animal gently restrained, quiet, and warm, with the lower body elevated.

Call your veterinarian immediately.

Vomiting
Treatment/Action
Withhold food for 12-24 hours. Give the pet ice cubes for two hours after vomiting stops, then slowly increase the amount of water and foods given over a 24-hour period.

Call your veterinarian.

If you need to muzzle your pet
Use a strip of soft cloth, rope, necktie, or nylon stocking. Wrap around the nose, under the chin and tie behind the ears. Care must be taken when handling weak or injured pets. Even normally docile pets will bite when in pain. Allow the pet to pant after handling by loosening or removing the muzzle. Do not use a muzzle in a case of vomiting. Cats and small pets may be difficult to muzzle. A towel placed around the head will help control small pets.

If your pet can't walk
A door, board, blanket, or floor mat can be used as a stretcher to transport injured or weak animals.

If your pet's emergency is not covered here, please call your veterinarian immediately. If you are away from home, you can find a veterinarian near you by using
help line numbers

first aid kit

First Aid Kit Checklist


Your veterinarian's phone number
Gauze to wrap wounds or muzzle animal
Adhesive tape for bandages
Nonstick bandages (i.e., Telfa pads) to protect wounds or control bleeding Towels and cloth
antiseptics,cotton
Hydrogen peroxide (3 percent)
Milk of Magnesia or activated charcoal to absorb poison (Be sure toget the advice of your veterinarian or local poison control center before inducing vomiting or treating an animal for poisoning.)
Large syringe without needle or eyedropper (to give oral treatments)
Muzzle (soft cloth, rope, necktie or nylon stocking ) or use a towel to cover a small animal's head. Do not use in case of vomiting.
Stretcher (A door, board, blanket or floor mat)