We always want the best for our four-legged companions: to care for them, spend quality time together, and share our world with them. But despite all our care and attention, accidents and emergencies can happen. With an emergency kit, you'll be well prepared. Of course, the kit is no substitute for a visit to the vet. But especially for minor accidents, sudden illness, and stressful situations, a well-stocked emergency kit is an important tool. And in an emergency, you may even save your dog's life if you have the right equipment and know what to do.
The following list will help you put together the ideal first aid kit for your household with a dog:
Here are a few tips and hints on how to use the items in your first-aid kit: It goes without saying that a thermometer is used to measure temperature. Please use a little Vaseline, milking grease, or oil to lubricate the thermometer before inserting it. The normal temperature is between 37.5 and 38.5°C. Puppies and sensitive dogs can even reach a body temperature of 39.5°C without being ill. In summer, some dogs' body temperature also rises due to the heat – a cooling collar can help in this case.
Ticks should always be removed as quickly as possible – preferably with tick tweezers. You can also apply a wound ointment to the area afterwards.
Ear cleaner can help if your dog is constantly scratching its ears. This may be due to an infection, which you will be able to see more clearly once the ear has been cleaned. However, the culprit may be a foreign object, which can be removed with the cleaner.
If your dog has injured itself and the wound needs to be treated, use disposable gloves. Wounds can be rinsed more effectively with a disposable syringe.
If your dog is in shock or in pain and reacts by biting, a muzzle or a mouth loop made from gauze can be helpful.
Baby socks can sometimes be pulled over injured paws more quickly than dog shoes. Try this alternative out beforehand as a "dry run" so you know how it works in an emergency.
Use ointments, drops, creams, and other products as needed. Talk to your veterinarian; they may have special tips for equipment. Any medication your dog needs should also be included in the kit.
Malassezia dermatitis is a skin disease caused by yeast fungi, which often manifests itself in dogs as an outer ear infection but can also affect the entire body.
Echocardiography refers to the ultrasound examination of the heart, which is used in the diagnosis of heart disease. This requires a special ultrasound device and a veterinary practice specializing in cardiac ultrasound.
Horse ears come in different sizes, depending on breed and genetics. They usually feel soft and fluffy – but not every horse likes to have its early warning system touched. If you are a horse owner and your horse lets you stroke its fluffy ears, this is actually a sign that your horse trusts you. The horse's ear is something very special.
Horseback riding is a wonderful hobby, especially with your own horse! When humans and animals form a strong team, you develop a completely different connection than when you are "jumping" from one horse to the next at a riding school. But how can you find happiness with a permanent horse partner if you can't afford to buy your own horse? Or if you can't find the time to devote to a horse on your own? A riding partnership could be the best decision for you and your horse.
Tetanus is a usually fatal, notifiable infectious disease caused by the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. This disease, also known as lockjaw, has been known since ancient times and is widespread throughout the world. Both humans and horses are particularly susceptible to the toxin, whereas dogs have only a low sensitivity and therefore do not need to be vaccinated.
Some people love it when their pony's coat shines in all its glory and even sparkles here and there. It is groomed and sprayed, the mane is braided, and hardly a hair is out of place. But coat and hoof care is not just a matter of appearance. Regular brushing means much more than that.
You've probably experienced a dog wagging its tail at the door even though the person who was greeted minutes later was nowhere to be seen or heard. It's well known that dogs have better hearing than humans. But did you also know that your dog can block out certain sounds?
Endocrinology is the field of medicine that deals with disorders of metabolism and hormones. Hormones are messenger substances that are produced in the ovaries or testicles and by the endocrine glands, such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, and adrenal glands, and released into the blood. Hormones transmit information and thus control all important bodily functions.
Which horses get osteoarthritis? It very often affects older horses that have already covered many miles in their lifetime or those that have been actively involved in sport for some time. However, horses that have not had regular exercise appropriate to their species can also develop osteoarthritis. Basically, though, there is no general rule. It is also not easy to recognize osteoarthritis in its early stages. Sometimes, horse owners think that their horse is just experiencing a temporary period of overexertion when it has difficulty getting up from the straw. Or they believe that the cold winter is the reason why their horse is a little stiff-legged. After all, who likes to run around at minus 15 degrees Celsius? So where does osteoarthritis start and how can a horse owner best deal with it?
Botulism refers to illnesses caused by metabolic products of bacteria of the genus Clostridium botulinum. Strictly speaking, it is not an infection but rather a form of poisoning, as it is not the bacteria that enter the body but their toxins, which are among the most poisonous biological substances known to man. Many of us are familiar with this toxin only as "Botox" used in cosmetic surgery, where it is administered in very low doses to smooth wrinkles.
Rabbit snuff is a chronic, recurrent infectious disease of the respiratory tract caused by various bacterial pathogens. It can be fatal and, due to its high contagiousness, can lead to high losses in large rabbit populations.
Who hasn't dreamed of galloping along the water's edge on horseback? The wind in your hair, a hint of salt on your lips, and the feeling of flying. Okay, maybe that was a bit dramatic, but admit it: you'd love to go horseback riding on the beach..
