If your pup remains otherwise well, aside from their diarrhoea, then there are certain things you can try at home to help them get back to normal. If you’re feeding raw food to your puppy, try adding Slippery Elm or Marshmallow Root Powder to their food. This should help settle their stomachs. Another solution is to feed your puppy a very bland food until the diarrhoea has passed. A bowl of food which is 80% turkey or fish is an excellent option, with the remaining 20% made up of well chopped green veg and quinoa or buckwheat.
There is a lot of information here, but it is important. New puppy owners should check the guidelines for vaccinations, which can be easily found on the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) website. The WSAVA is an independent body and and in 2017, they produced a definitive set of new guidelines for new puppy owners.
The WSAVA state that the PHD vaccine should not be given any more frequently than every three years after your pup’s first 12-month booster injection.
There are also non-core vaccines available for Leptospirosis (Lepto) and Kennel Cough, however these should only be given when necessary. For example, if your puppy is likely to be living a town-based life away from brackish water and paddling through ditches, then it is unlikely that your dog would require the Lepto vaccine.
If you’re looking to feed kibble or tinned food to your puppy, your local vet will be able to advise you how to proceed.
You get a reminder email, text, or postcard — your dog or cat is due for a vaccine or two. Time to make an appointment! You arrive for a simple visit with your healthy pet, and then a Licensed Technician or even the doctor begins a full, thorough exam. Your appointment is going to take a bit longer than you anticipated, and you’re now wondering, “If my pet is healthy, is this full examination really necessary?”
Finally, we do need to look at technicalities. Across the country, State Veterinary Boards and other governing bodies have established guidelines that veterinary clinics must follow. In particular, there are strict requirements surrounding the Rabies vaccine. So in some instances it comes down to the fact that we have to examine your pet; there are situations in which we’re bound by law.
The familiar saying, “First, do no harm” applies here. Our staff keeps each pet’s health top of mind at all times. We would never want to knowingly put your pet in danger, and a physical exam provides a great deal of information ahead of performing other treatments and services. The bottom line is that it takes a lot of heart to become a veterinary professional, and we want you to know that, above all else, we truly care!
Ultimately your pet can’t speak, and a physical exam is the best form of communication our veterinary team has with your beloved furry friend. This chance to check in lets all of us keep tabs on your pet’s best health. If it’s time for your dog or cats next visit, please be sure to contact us! Blog Category:
Can I take my puppy outside to pee before vaccinations?
If you’re wondering when can puppies go outside away from home, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) recommends that pet guardians begin taking puppies on walks and public outings as early as one week after their first round of vaccinations, at about seven weeks old.