Puppies that have inadequate exposure (to various environments and to novelty) or negative experiences can develop behavior problems and disorders. Learn what you can do to help prevent some behavior problems, decrease relinquishment, and help dogs develop into confident, easy-going patients.
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Buddy—a Labrador retriever—presented with a swollen abdomen and general discomfort. Saying that Buddy overindulged might be an understatement.
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To help patients with diarrhea keep their tails clean and dry, I secure plastic wrap or a strip of a pee pad around the tail using tape or a self-adhesive bandage. The wrap is easy to replace as needed, and it must be checked frequently to ensure it isn’t too tight.
When an angry dog is too difficult to muzzle, using a slip lead as a muzzle is an excellent option.
We like to use over-the-door shoe holders to keep IV catheters and bandage materials handy. The pockets are deep and clear, so it’s easy to get what we want in a hurry.
Because all IDEXX SNAP tests use the same type of sample cup, we store the cups in one container instead of using a separate container for each test kit.
Our laboratory has two sets of jars for Diff-Quik stains (Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics): one set for clean samples such as fine-needle aspirates and differential slides, and another set for dirty samples, including ear swabs.
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