Vaccinosis
The malaise (fever, muscular aches, bone pain, prostration, etc.) as the result of being vaccinated."
MEDICAL
AND EMERGENCY
RESOURCES
***Do Not Self-Diagnose your Dog***
If your dog is exhibiting signs of sickness or wounds,
bring him/her to your veterinarian for an examination.
Kennel Cough
'Kennel Cough' is the term that was commonly applied to the most prevalent upper respiratory problem in dogs"
Ear Care & Disease - Otitis Externa
Every day we see dogs who have problems with their ears. Signs of these ear problems include:
* Odor
* Scratching or rubbing of ears and head
* Discharge in the ears
* Redness or swelling of the ear flap or canal
* Shaking of the head or tilting it to one side
* Pain around the ears
* Changes in behavior such as depression or irritability
Health Info Links
Great Dane and Canine Health Links, Diseases and Disorders
Great Dane Club of America
Medical Research
Great Dane Emergency Vets in your area
as recommended by GDCA
Surgery Guidelines for Great Danes
as recommended by GDCA
Inherited and other health concerns in the Great Dane
Deafness and Color-Related Eye Defects in White Great Danes
Emerging Trends in Vaccinations
Contact Your Veterinarian When Your
Dog Shows These Signs
Holly Nash, DVM, MS
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc
Taking your dog's temperature
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc
Normal Rectal Temperature
Dog 100° to 102.5°F
Newborn Puppy 96° to 100°F
Making a First Aid Kit for Your Dog
Holly Nash, DVM, MS
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Disaster Preparedness for your Dog
Holly Nash, DVM, MS
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
An Evacuation Kit for Your Dog
Holly Nash, DVM, MS
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Find an Animal Hospital near you
GREAT DANE HEALTH AND MEDICAL ISSUE ARTICLES AND LINKS
Bloat (a nutritional factor)
By Linda Arndt
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD)
By Linda Arndt
A Guide to Understanding Bone Disease
By Linda Arndt
GDV / Bloat
HOW TO TUBE YOUR DOG
A life threatening emergency, time is of the essence.
by Karen Leshkivich, DVM
What dogs are more susceptible to BLOAT?
Holly Nash, DVM, MS
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Dr. Jean Dodd's Vaccine Protocol
"Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces immunity, which is good for the life of the pet (ie: canine distemper, parvo,feline distemper).
Disclaimer: This is an educational website. If you obtain information from this site, understand it should NOT be used "in lieu of" veterinarian's advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Wobblers Syndrome (Cervical Spondylomyelopathy )
Columbia Animal Hospital @ Hickory Ridge
Heatstroke (Hyperthermia)
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc
A dog suffering from heatstroke will display several signs:
- Rapid panting
- Bright red tongue
- Red or pale gums
- Thick, sticky saliva
- Depression
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Vomiting - sometimes with blood
- Diarrhea
- Shock
- Coma
Epilepsy & Seizures
Race Foster, DVM
Marty Smith, DVM
Holly Nash, DVM, MS
Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Causes of seizures
When we are first presented with a patient that has had a seizure, we initially attempt to find the cause. Seizures can be caused by many conditions:
- Congenital defects
- Blood glucose levels that are too high (e.g.; diabetes mellitus) or too low (hypoglycemia)
- Low oxygen levels in the blood that could be caused by anemia, heart problems, or difficulties with breathing
- Kidney disorders
- Liver disorders
- Infections such as canine distemper
- Tumors
- Toxins, like antifreeze, lead, or chocolate
- Fevers and hyperthermia
- Brain damage resulting from trauma or poor blood flow to the brain
- Certain medications
- Low calcium in females that are nursing young (eclampsia)
- Primary or idiopathic epilepsy
Diarrhea & Vomiting: When to See Your Veterinarian
Race Foster, DVM
Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Immodium, Kaopectate
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Artificial Respiration and CPR
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Poisons and Toxins
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc
Cocoa Bean Mulch
Holly Nash, DVM, MS
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Cocoa mulch is used for landscaping
Chocolate and Caffeine
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Bites - Stings - Injuries from Other Animals
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc
Urticaria (Hives) & Angioedema (Swelling of the Face)
Holly Nash, DVM, MS
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Electrical Shock
Race Foster, DVM
Marty Smith, DVM
Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Mange
The mystery of mange
Canine worms
Prozyme
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Identifying the Signs of Bloat and What Should you Do
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