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Strange Nosebleeds During The Summertime

A caring dog owner asked an important question. This dog owner seemed to find that her seemingly very healthy and robust Labrador Retriever in the summer time was getting frequent nose bleeds when the outside temperature is 90 degrees or above. The question was, ” Is it normal for a dog to get summer nosebleeds?” The answer to that question, is no.

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It is not common for dogs to get nosebleeds and should your dog get a nosebleed you need to call your vet whether they display sick symptoms or not. What would cause this owners poor Lab to have nosebleeds in high heat? Well it could be a few things such as allergies. The dog could simply be reacting to some sort of pollen or reacting to a plant that he or she is inhaling.

The summer months bring plenty of pollen in the air which can cause inflammation of the nasal passages, thus causing nosebleeds. Another possibility is that your dog might be allergic to some type of plant that is in full bloom during hot weather.

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Pollen and other air born irritants can cause allergic reactions as well as inflammation in a dog’s nose and sinuses. Corticsteriod treatments can be very beneficial but the best way to avoid any problems that have to do with your dog inhaling foreign substances is to avoid the allergens completely. Another way to help is to work with your vet and find the direct source of allergen. This might entail going around the yard and along the route where the dog is normally walked or plays and see if there is a particular kind of plant life and get rid of it!

Is Your Dog Too Fat?

Help! My dog is overweight and is only 10 months old. At his last checkup the veterinarian said he was almost 10 pounds overweight. What should I do?

It is a serious concern when a puppy or any age dog is overweight. Being overweight can cause a whole host of physiological as well as mental problems for your dog. It shortens their lifespan an decreases their quality of life. If your dog is 10lbs overweight, then he or she is already considered to be obese.

Your veterinarian should also prescribe a weight-loss program for your dog. Such a program would include exercise advice and dietary recommendations. There is also special food that your dog may eat which is specifically formulated for his size and weight loss needs. Restricting certain dog foods and treats may be another consideration.

Exercise should begin immediately. Please use caution, however, as your dog may need to ease his way into vigorous activity. Most overweight dogs have a sedentary lifestyle because their owners do not take them out for daily walks or other exercise activities. Start off with a nice slow stroll on the leash a few times each day. You’d be surprised at how beneficial a simple walk with your dog can be to shedding those pounds.

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