You may think of hernias as primarily injuries that occur in people when they lift things incorrectly, but hernias can be caused other ways and can also occur in animals. Hernias can affect dogs of different breeds including the Cocker Spaniel. A hernia occurs when there is a tear in the wall of muscle that allows the internal organs or other tissue behind that muscle to push through. If you suspect your dog has a hernia, please call your vet and schedule an exam right away. Some dogs can be born with a hernia while other dogs may develop hernias from an injury or trauma. There are five types of hernias in canines which include umbilical, inguinal, diaphragmatic, perineal, and hiatal. Symptoms may include a soft protruding mass in the abdomen area or coughing, lack of appetite, drooling, shortness of breath or vomiting. For further details, call your veterinary clinic Hinesville, GA.

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The spring and summer months are notorious for tick infestations outdoors that’s why it’s important to make sure your Beagle is well protected with a monthly flea and tick preventative. If you’re not sure if your Beagle is on a prevention program, call your vet. If you do find a tick on your Beagle, make sure you remove it completely. Ticks can carry life threatening diseases for both pets and people. If you need assistance, call your vet. Generally, ticks can be removed with a pair of tweezers or a tick removing tool. Use the tweezers to grab hold of the tick as close to the skin as possible. Pull straight up with a steady and even pressure. Never twist or jerk as this could leave parts of the tick behind. Douse the tick with alcohol in order to kill it. For more information, contact your veterinarian Hinesville, GA or schedule an appointment at this website Coastal Georgia Veterinary Care.

Are you having trouble deciding which cat food to feed your British Longhair? You’re not alone. With all of the options on the pet food aisle there are quite a few cat owners who are not sure what the best food choice is. One of the more popular questions is whether to feed dry food or wet food. Talk to your vet to find out what’s best for your cat.  You may learn that some cats do better with a wet food due to their teeth while other cats have no trouble chewing the hard, dry food. In addition, dry food can help keep your longhair’s teeth healthy. Crunching on hard food can help naturally break down food and plaque. If your cat has trouble chewing it though, then you should stick with wet food. To help fight plaque, your vet Hinesville, GA may recommend a crunch treat every now and then. More details here.

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