In life there will always be emergencies. How they are handled is the key to success. If we are not prepared heartache could well follow an emergency.
With any animal emergency care can be quite costly and the Newf is no different. When an emergency pops up it is very important to have health care professionals that you trust and are willing to do what it takes to diagnose and treat your animal.
There are things you can do to avoid unnessasary stress, such as poison control, keeping things out of reach that could be injested (such as a pan full of lasagna pan and all) not letting your dog rough and tumble with other dogs or you (an orthopedic emergency waiting to happen). Puppy proofing is something that will last the life of your dog. I make a habit of not bringing anything into the house that may be hazardous to my guys. They are very resourceful when it comes to getting at things they shouldn't. They seem to have an order to who does what. There is the main culprit, the look outs and then of course the distraction specialist. May I say there is never a dull moment in my home.
In any health related situation ALWAYS call your vet before attemping any home remedy!!!!
The internet is a great source of information on different situations that you may find yourself faced with when dealing with a canine
family member. Keeping yourself calm and calling your vet is always the best advice when dealing with a potential emergency.
I have provided below links to a few of the veterinarians that I have depended on in emergency situations with my guys.
When deciding on a veterinarian it is best to find out how much experience they have had with large breed dogs and specifically Newfoundlands. Just as humans are not alike in their health so stands true with dogs.
My beloved "Cosette" CH Sandy Cove's Loves Immortal CGC DD RN. She is going thru blood tests to try and diagnose an elusive illness. Her symptoms were frequent urination as well as incessant consumption of water. First diagnosis, almost 7 months ago, was a urinary tract infection. After completion of antibiotic therapy her symptons were still bothersome.
