HealthLinks Charleston Jan/Feb 2023

www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com | 91 “Folks who make the choice to leave young pets with free rein of the house rather than placing them in a crate, a run or a room that is dog proof should know that when left to their own devices, dogs can find and ingest dangerous household items beyond imagination,” Dr. Libby said. He offered these tips to help dogs make better choices: • Keep laundry in closed hampers rather than on bedroom or bathroom floors. • Make garbage cans dog proof. Dogs are particularly adroit at retrieving plastic wrap. • If a child drops a pacifier, be sure to pick up before a dog does. • And, especially during this holiday season, only give your puppy dog toys and treats that are safe and appropriate for them to chew. Sources: bluepearlvet.com; akc.org/expert-advice/health/bowel-obstruction-in-dogs/ 24 hour Er at Both locations 843.216.7554 24 hr EMERGENCY Board Certified Specialists in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Dentistry, Neurology 24 hr EMERGENCY Board Certified Specialists in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery 319 E. 3rd North Street Summerville, SC 985 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Mt Pleasant, SC We offer the highest quality specialized medical and surgical care available for your pets. specialty + emergency pet hospital H E A L T H Y P E T H A P P Y P E T HealthLinks is proud to have BluePearl Charleston as our official sponsor of our Healthy Pet; Happy Pet section. BluePearl Charleston provides around-the-clock veterinary services to our pets in need. For more information on BluePearl Charleston, visit online at bluepearlvet.com/hospital/mount-pleasant-sc or in person at 985 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in Mount Pleasant or 319 E. 3rd North St. in Summerville or call 843-216-7554. SYMPTOMS OF A BOWEL OBSTRUCTION • Vomiting, especially when repetitive; • Weakness; • Diarrhea; • Loss of appetite; • Dehydration due to the inability to hold down water; • Bloating; • Abdominal pain; • Hunching or whining. Source: akc.org/expert-advice/health/bowel-obstruction-in-dogs/

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