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• Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Dogs: Bag Method

  Supplemental fluids can benefit dogs with a variety of medical conditions. Your veterinarian can teach you to administer fluids subcutaneously (under the skin). Giving injections is outside the comfort zone for most outside the medical profession but is not nearly as difficult as it sounds.

• Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Dogs: Syringe Method

  Supplemental fluids can benefit dogs with a variety of medical conditions. Your veterinarian can teach you to administer fluids subcutaneously (under the skin). Giving injections is not nearly as difficult as it sounds.

• Surgical Pins and Plates in Dogs

  The main objectives of fracture repair are to promote rapid healing of the fracture and to get the dog using its leg as quickly as possible. In most cases, this involves rebuilding the broken bone and fixing it in that position with metallic implants. Post-operative care includes pain medications, antibiotics, adequate nutrition, exercise restriction, and physiotherapy. Most fractures can be repaired very effectively and in many cases, your dog will resume normal activity.

• Techniques for Nebulization and Coupage in Dogs

  Nebulization and coupage are used in patients with a variety of lung conditions and can be performed by veterinary staff and pet owners. Nebulization may be used to deliver a variety of medications to the lungs in cases of infection, allergic lung disease, or other lung conditions. Coupage is often recommended for patients with pneumonia or bronchitis.

• The Role of Nutrition in Managing Urinary Stones

  Nutrition plays an essential role in treating and preventing urinary stones (uroliths). Since the diet can affect urine dilution, composition and pH, pet foods can be critical to the success or failure of treatment and prevention. Important factors are covered, such as the importance of water intake, diet composition, relative supersaturation (RSS) testing, and urinary diets.

• Total Ear Canal Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy (TECA-BO)

  Total ear canal ablation and bulla osteotomy (TECA-BO) is a surgery performed to remove the ear canal and a portion of the middle ear. This surgery is performed in cases where the pet is suffering from chronic and unresponsive ear infections. The surgical technique, reasons for performing the procedure, the diagnostic steps, and potential post-op complications are outlined in this handout.

• Treatment Instructions for Allergies in Dogs

  Your dog has allergies. These instructions have been provided by your veterinary healthcare team to help you treat your dog for his specific allergy. The instructions that relate to your dog are checked.

• Tympanic Membrane Rupture and Middle Ear Infection in Dogs

  Damage to the tympanic membrane and middle ear infections can be very painful for dogs and cause a variety of clinical signs affecting the skin and nervous system. Diagnosis often requires a thorough ear examination with testing while your dog is under sedation or anesthesia. The treatment methods and prognosis depend on the nature of your dog's condition.