287. Owner wants to take her home. It is
best not to do so as it will be difficult to stitch up a second
time.
The malodorous cat.
288.
Will the stitches hold for the next
14 days? There is no 2nd chance for stitching such
a clean wound again.
The malodorous cat.
289.
Overnight birth. Guts spilled out of 2 newborn Shih Tzus. The gut
has lost blood supply and is turning gangrenous. The breeder
wanted surgical repair of the hernia as he treated his pups like
his children.
290.
After the hernia repair, the battle
is now for survival for the next 24 hours. Will
the breeder be able to nurse them to good health?
291.
Rupturing the water bag seen at the vulva will not
ensure that the pup will be born naturally. Caesarean in this case
was just in time to save the distressed pup stuck in the uterine
body. Another hour later, this pup would be dead.
292.
The owner wanted to switch to a 3rd brand of dog
food to resolve the problem of the passing of
stinking intestinal gas from the anus. Dog
treats or other food might be the cause of the
recurring problem of farting.
294.
Best not to sell pups till 2
weeks after they receive their 2nd vaccination. 3
vaccinations preferred.
295.
3rd vaccination now that the puppy had
recovered from scabies infestation. A very full abdomen may mean
over-eating.
296.
Regular dental scaling means
that the dog's teeth will last for more than 10
years. A thumb toothbrush may be useful if
your dog dislikes the dog's toothbrush for the
back teeth. Ask your vet.
297.
Breeder's assistant was wise
to get an elective Caesarean to get more survivors. Unusual case
in that the skin split 3 cm long when rubbed by the vet. Skin in
premature pups do split but not when they are 61st day old
(mature).
298.
Unusual case. Mature pup but
the neck skin splits on vigorous pinching to
stimulate breathing. Required stitching.