Welcome to our “Dr. Pola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice from Dr. Paula Kais (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well -being.
Whether you are a new pet parent or an experienced dog lover, Dr. Paula is present to provide answers to your highly pressing questions. From nutritional points and precautionary care to address general behavior issues, Dr. Pola is ready to offer insights that will keep your dear friend happy and healthy. Keep the most important topics for you and your dog for a specialist, so you can make informed decisions and take the best care of your Canon partner. Is there a question? Send it here! 
Help! How do you know when “is the time”?
“Dear Dr. Paula,
How do you find out when you have the time to put your pet down? The boots are a bush and 16. He has an arthritis in his back legs on the daily Gabapinton. He cannot hold his pope and urine and will only go home. He wanders a lot, but I’m not sure whether he feels pain or just wants me through it. He no longer goes up or down the furniture. I don’t want to be a bad man who just keeps him down. As for, as. Palm
Hi Palm, I can feel how much you love your shoes just reading your question and I think this decision is difficult for you. When is it time to say goodbye to a dear pet that we face the most difficult choice as a pet parent, and it is clear that you want to make a very sympathetic decision for him.
I suggest you start evaluating the quality of life of the shoe. Veterinarians often use “quality of life quality” such as framework, which evaluate factors such as movement, appetite, hydration, pain, hygiene and overall happiness. What you describe (wandering, controlling, and loss of movement), can indicate that he is struggling. Drying can be a sign of pain, discomfort, or confusion, especially in old dogs that promote Silen dementia. Although Gabpentin can help with arthritis pain, its discomfort cannot be fully resolved if other conditions, such as academic dysfunction or a reduction in organs, are also affecting it.
A good point begins to ask yourself:
- Does he still enjoy the things that once made him happy?
- Are his good days more than the number of bad people?
- Does it seem to have been more troublesome than a promotion?
And please remember that it’s not about being a “bad person”. The choice of Khwaja Sara is a process of love and sympathy when it prevents long suffering. Talking with your veterinarian can provide clarification. They can evaluate the physical and emotional state of the shoes and help you with the weight of whether its pain and fall are much more than the moments of happiness. You may also be helpful Make an online call schedule with one of our veterinarians in Pengviv To help you navigate your emotions, understand the options and results and better understand the needs of the shoe.
Finally, the boots trust you that you work in the best interests, and whatever you decide, it will come from a place of love and care. I have a feeling that you have given him an amazing life, and your concern now reflects the depth of your bond. Remember that love and attachments are different, true love prefers the welfare of others while attachment is focused on our own emotions.
Good wishes,
Dr. Pola
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Help! My dog is licking my lips!
“Dear Dr. Paula,
My dog pipe is licking his lips for several minutes at a time. Even he wakes up. She does it if we are running, she’s in her bed, etc. This happens almost every hour. Is it something wrong with him? What should I do? “ – Shelley
Hello Shelley, Thank you for reaching about PIP. Licking lips in dogs, especially when it is frequent and disrupts his sleep, can indicate that something is bothering him. This behavior is often a sign of nausea, discomfort, or anxiety. In some cases, it can also point to dental problems, verbal irritation, or a basic gastrointestinal tract, such as acid reflux.
Since this behavior occurs during rest and when you walk, its conditions (such as stress or fear) and more likely to be physical or medical are less likely. Nausea, for example, can cause dogs to lick their lips repeatedly so that more spit or restless stomach can be managed. Similarly, oral pain, such as teeth, irritation of gums, or anything stuck in his mouth can lead to this behavior.
To help PIP, it would be better to check it through a veterinarian as soon as possible. The doctor can give a complete verbal examination, examine the signs of discomfort, and potentially run the test to reject gastrointestinal cases. If you can, try to record a short video licking her lips to show the doctor. This can be very helpful in diagnosing the cause.
In the meantime, keep an eye on any other symbols, such as changing its appetite, vomiting, or excessively rotating, and trying to keep it comfortable. If you are not sure to wait or work immediately, Consulting our Veterinarian in our Television Online Veterinary Service, Penguin Can guide the next best steps. I believe that with the right care, the pipe will soon feel better!
Help! My dog keeps breaking up!
“Hello Dr. Pola!
My dog Lucy has become extremely broken in the past year. He never really buried and then it seems that he has been trapped permanently all day long, but only when other people are around (Lucy does not love attention). It is on epilepsy medicine that is the only thing that has changed for it. Is it normal? “ – Casey
Hello Casey, Thank you for your question about Lucy. It is capable of searching for its burning, especially with its epilepsy medicines in its mixture. Although some dogs may be routine – just like us, they sometimes swallow the air during eating, drinking alcohol or excitement, a significant increase in frequency or severity can be something else.
Epilepsy medicines can sometimes affect the gastrointestinal system. Some medicines can cause mild acidity reflux or change the way to run in the stomach of the food, which causes burning. Basically, the behavior of the surrounding people may also indicate that it has learned how to get attention – it is not normal for dogs to repeat these behavior by their human beings The fun reaction appears!
However, it is important to start medical reasons and start. Excessive burning can identify issues such as light acid reflux, gastritis, or even excessive swallows (aerofia). Since its medication is just a recent change, it would be a good idea to consult his doctor whether his drug could affect his digestion or another main problem in the game. Your doctor may recommend adjustments to her medicine, her diet, or added something to help relieve her stomach.
In the meantime, its small, more frequent food and try to make sure they eat comfortably to minimize swallowing air. You may try a slow feeder bowl for Lucy.
Good wishes,
Dr. Pola
This article is a part of our weekly questioning Dr. Paula series
