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How-to home care
Hands-on care steps explained one at a time: medications, samples, hygiene, first aid, and more.
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Medications
7Administer ear medicationsDrops and ointments in the ear Dog and catAdminister eye medicationsEye drops and ointments Dog and catAdminister subcutaneous fluidsHome rehydration, technique and supplies Dog and catApply a cream or ointmentOn the skin, without licking Dog and catBathe with a medicated shampooContact time, rinsing, drying Dog and catGiving oral medicationTablet, capsule, or syrup Dog and catHandle and administer insulinHandling, storage, subcutaneous injection Dog and cat
Wounds and bandages
2Post-op and mobility
4Symptoms and monitoring
6Caring for a senior dog or catDog and cat: monitoring, silent diseases, comfort Dog and catCount your pet's breathing at homeResting rate, breathing effort, when to call Dog and catDeal with incessant coughingSoothe, and know when to call Dog and catDeal with incessant scratchingScratching, compulsive licking Dog and catGetting through a Montreal winterCold, road salt, paw pads, cats under car hoods Dog and catManage separation anxietyDog home alone: distress, destruction, vocalizing Dog
Samples and collection
3Feeding and nutrition
2Hygiene and grooming
4Emergencies and first aid
7Found a kitten or a stray catThe mother, warmth first, and who to call in Montreal CatMy pet swallowed somethingForeign body: do not induce vomiting, when to rush Dog and catRecognize and manage heatstrokeCool it the right way, when to call Dog and catRemove a tickSafe removal, head intact Dog and catSeizures: what to do during oneKeep safe, time it, when to rush Dog and catToxic foods and dangerous plantsCommon poisons, what to do, when to rush Dog and catWhat to do if my pet is chokingCough or choking, the moves, when to rush Dog and cat
Behavior and environment
12Adapt the home for a blind petLandmarks, safety, routine Dog and catAdapt the home for a deaf petCommunication, vibrations, safety Dog and catCat scratching and declawingThe right post, where to put it, and the declawed cat CatHousetrain your puppyRoutine, reward, no punishment DogIntroduce a new cat to your homeCat-to-cat introductions CatLeaving your pet in someone else's careBoarding, sitters, a sheet to print Dog and catManage fear of fireworks and loud noisesFireworks season, storms: prepare and soothe Dog and catPuppy-proof your homeHousehold hazards, prevention DogReduce inappropriate eliminationLitter box hygiene and setup CatTravelling with your dog or catBy car, by plane, abroad: prepare and travel safely Dog and catUrine marking in catsRecognizing it, what triggers it, what helps CatWelcoming a puppy or kittenThe first weeks: health, socialization, living together Dog and cat
These guides are educational support tools. They do not replace a veterinary consultation. For any health concern, or before performing a medical procedure, contact our clinic directly.
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