tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post2720793579102513694..comments2024-03-28T03:09:22.986-04:00Comments on Dawg Business: It's Your Dog's Health!: Top Veterinary Articles of the Week: Low Platelet Counts, Preventing Summertime Dehydration, and more ...DawgBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-65198174582544045752017-06-26T21:25:05.807-04:002017-06-26T21:25:05.807-04:00These are all such great and informative articles!...These are all such great and informative articles! I learned a lot about a few things, particularly the platelet count and PTE. Thanks for sharing!Kitty Cat Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978126320438142371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-44815359428626484632017-06-26T20:02:28.926-04:002017-06-26T20:02:28.926-04:00Keeping water intake up during the summer is vital...Keeping water intake up during the summer is vital. We had a heat wave this weekend. Tenacious Little Terrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357242770204603366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-19101217363899193532017-06-26T16:59:37.847-04:002017-06-26T16:59:37.847-04:00Thank you for sharing these. I had no idea about ...Thank you for sharing these. I had no idea about the platelet issue, but now at least have a frame of reference for symptoms to look for, thanks again!Karen H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12361654148687331806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-84508956223359481702017-06-26T12:47:03.041-04:002017-06-26T12:47:03.041-04:00So important to keep dogs hydrated, especially in ...So important to keep dogs hydrated, especially in summer, and to get regular check ups. Great information.Talent Houndshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17913413443719309658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-32363937470739152232017-06-26T09:04:03.420-04:002017-06-26T09:04:03.420-04:00Great information to share thanks! I never even th...Great information to share thanks! I never even think about my dog's platelets but have experienced it personally so realize the dangers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285837702766349493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-9621725479388591652017-06-26T02:17:07.364-04:002017-06-26T02:17:07.364-04:00Very interesting! Blood is so much more complex th...Very interesting! Blood is so much more complex than we give it credit for being. There are so many tiny little parts and jobs that blood does. I have heard of humans needing to be given platelets, so it doesn't surprise me too much that dogs would need a similar treatment from time to time. I suspect that this would be needed for cats on occasion too. Robinhttps://www.playfulkitty.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-28272873803977257012017-06-25T22:45:29.310-04:002017-06-25T22:45:29.310-04:00Proper water intake is essential for both dogs and...Proper water intake is essential for both dogs and cats. Cats need to be enticed to drink lots of water and I've found pet fountains help.Sweet Purrfectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-71964308659656534332017-06-25T21:55:18.223-04:002017-06-25T21:55:18.223-04:00I always learn something new when I come to your b...I always learn something new when I come to your blog! My pets share a water bowl, and since I don't always notice right away when it is empty, I just added another water bowl.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460371059489250471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-45634410456112377182017-06-25T14:20:18.905-04:002017-06-25T14:20:18.905-04:00It is for sure. Cats particularly can suffer from ...It is for sure. Cats particularly can suffer from lack of hydration as it seems they don't have the same drive to actually drink water.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-42850610000326916932017-06-25T14:19:39.351-04:002017-06-25T14:19:39.351-04:00Yes, Dr. Becker is great. Love his fear-free movem...Yes, Dr. Becker is great. Love his fear-free movement too.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-3520690317093528822017-06-24T22:03:20.074-04:002017-06-24T22:03:20.074-04:00Proper water intake and hydration is not only vita...Proper water intake and hydration is not only vital in dogs but in cats as well. If they go beyond a day without, they can start to shut down very quickly.Impurrfectlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093615438471818830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-36024039210604613282017-06-24T19:23:01.447-04:002017-06-24T19:23:01.447-04:00I love Dr. Becker! This is great information,espec...I love Dr. Becker! This is great information,especially during this hot weather. Lola The Rescued Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469508026355552617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-40997042882003588922017-06-24T18:24:55.992-04:002017-06-24T18:24:55.992-04:00Yes, we always have a several water bottles in the...Yes, we always have a several water bottles in the truck.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-36001806410082546322017-06-24T18:23:34.899-04:002017-06-24T18:23:34.899-04:00Yes, it's important to be diligent.Yes, it's important to be diligent.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-39718550247860575212017-06-24T18:21:53.533-04:002017-06-24T18:21:53.533-04:00I would recommend not even leaving the house in th...I would recommend not even leaving the house in the summer without a water bottle for the dog.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-19817889005180435472017-06-24T18:20:29.549-04:002017-06-24T18:20:29.549-04:00Yes, it is crucial to provide plenty of fresh wate...Yes, it is crucial to provide plenty of fresh water, particularly in the summer.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-68762422838998210372017-06-24T18:18:15.973-04:002017-06-24T18:18:15.973-04:00Yes, heat and dehydration go hand-in-hand and can ...Yes, heat and dehydration go hand-in-hand and can be very dangerous.<br />DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-12612236916944380012017-06-24T18:17:40.777-04:002017-06-24T18:17:40.777-04:00There are some wonderful veterinary blogs out ther...There are some wonderful veterinary blogs out there and I love highlighting their work.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-67492134615519339212017-06-24T18:17:08.755-04:002017-06-24T18:17:08.755-04:00Yes, hot pavements are another thing to be aware o...Yes, hot pavements are another thing to be aware of. Fortunately, where we are we have none. But in the city it's important to remember.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-30460416432738425542017-06-24T18:16:18.556-04:002017-06-24T18:16:18.556-04:00Yes, Dr. Becker is awesome. There were a few other...Yes, Dr. Becker is awesome. There were a few others who started fantastic blogs but just stopped writing.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-14600445187348299932017-06-24T15:31:06.773-04:002017-06-24T15:31:06.773-04:00Water is the biggest concern I have for my pets an...Water is the biggest concern I have for my pets and clients. It is so easy to become dehydrated in this summer heat and I spend all day at horse shows. Often there is not enough water available. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18238970726472311017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-68574010894666920762017-06-24T09:22:43.100-04:002017-06-24T09:22:43.100-04:00Thank you for sharing this wealth of information. ...Thank you for sharing this wealth of information. The dehydration portion is especially relevant to each and every dog owner this time of year. Monitoring your dog's water intake and panting is so important in the summer heat. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10655736081509494108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-34954357869815636222017-06-24T01:14:13.219-04:002017-06-24T01:14:13.219-04:00We are always super careful with the heat! Vino s...We are always super careful with the heat! Vino struggles and has extra cooling needs that need to be met if we are out for long! ShaylaS11https://www.blogger.com/profile/07980086499252660783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-87186462591627657342017-06-23T19:52:22.946-04:002017-06-23T19:52:22.946-04:00Good information - very helpful and I pray EVERYON...Good information - very helpful and I pray EVERYONE keeps their pets hydrated all year but even more so for outside pets in the summer! This worries me greatly! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01923509407764127053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-90170997292349123362017-06-23T16:17:32.877-04:002017-06-23T16:17:32.877-04:00Great articles! The dehydration one is very timely...Great articles! The dehydration one is very timely, considering how warm it's getting where we live. I've also been seeing a lot about cannabis lately for pets. Thank you for this roundup!Three Chatty Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237191425729502487noreply@blogger.com