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Accidents can happen with anyone, even with our furry friends. When some thing of such nature happens with our pets, panic is our first reaction, regardless what time of the day it is, day or night. Thus, as a pet parent, you must establish a rationally though emergency plan for such situations and act accordingly if need be. You can consult your veterinary doctor for a protocol to be followed in emergency. Take note of the timings of the vet and which hospitals around you are open round the clock. You can also talk to a few doctors who can visit your home on call. You can keep these important numbers saved in your phone and in a handy phonebook for double surety. What signs to look for to consider it an emergency There can be several reasons leading to an emergency situation for your pet. A trauma caused by any scuffle or accident, insect bite, poisoning, choking, heatstroke, or any other situation. Look for the following signs in your dogs that may hint towards an emergency ... Continue reading →

Dogs often sneeze because of various reasons. It can simply be an allergic reaction or a viral infection. Many a times, dogs love this antic too. They do sneeze when they are really excited about something. Many dog health experts have to say that sneezing is the mechanism of the dog’s system to let out the stress. We cannot agree more, excitement needs more room. Playtime and excitement sneezes are totally okay, and there is nothing for a pet parent to panic about. However, sometimes, the sneezes tell something else. In the event that the dog is showing little traces of blood in the sneezes or if the sneezing is not just stopping, a visit to the vet in person is highly critical. What is reverse sneezing? Reverse Sneezing is an act of dogs in which they do just the opposite of sneezing. With a startling and loud noise, they try to pull in more air into their systems. Typically, when a dog is doing this reverse sneezing, he would take the position where his head would be bent ... Continue reading →