Top 10 Pet Medical Situations Requiring Immediate Vet Care

A real quick pet health tip for you tonight. Some pet medical situations are best handled by a qualified vet.

If your pet or the pets of your clients have any of the following symptoms - you need to take immediate action and get them to the nearest vet clinic.

1. Trauma - Head, Chest or Abdomen 2. Seizure - Prolonged or First Time 3. Arterial Bleeding 4. Fractures 5. Poisoning 6. Shock 7. Respiratory Distress 8. Inability to Walk 9. Bloat 10. Unconciousness

Even if the pet recovers from the situation or their condition improves - you should still take them to the vet for a full check up. You don’t want to risk another relapse when you are not around to care for the pet.

Owning a pet business does not guarantee you success, but it is generally not difficult to set up your own pet business adn many who own pet businesses love the hard working lifestyle and the closeness to pets. You will have to compete with those who may be better trained, may have lower cost structures and those who “pretend” to have your skills and experience when they do not. (eg not all those who advertise themselves as groomers are actually Groomers).

There are also key skills that all dog industry professionals should possess. Here are some of the most critical skills and abilities for those hoping to work with dogs professionally: Basic Dog Handling and Training Skills, ability to recognize behavioral signals.

Animals can be somewhat unpredictable when they are under stress or in an unfamiliar environment, like when they visit the veterinary office or the grooming salon, so it is important to be attentive and stay aware of the animal you are handling at all times.