Miss Squeak Talks About Furbaby Emergencies.

 Okay so this week has been pretty full on in the world of 

Miss Squeak and Miss Mildred, this week we had some great news in the form of being made one of the administrator of a chihuahua page on facebook. So that was very exciting and I extremely honoured to have this offered to me, And I have just started to feel better with my eyes so am able to blog again yay, All my furbabys are doing great, But they are feeling the cold so have their jumpers on to stay warm and toasty, 

But the matter we are going to chat about is to do with  Miss Mildred's furry friends little 

Miss Lilly and her fur sister Maci and the there beautiful 

Mumma Charlotte, look at the picture below just the amount of love that is shown is just amazing!

So over the last few weeks poor little Lilly was feeling not to well, Charlotte and I were talking about different ways to help Miss Lilly with her common problem that chihuahua's get Patellar Luxation,

as Lilly has been told she has the problem, so we were talking about things Charlotte could do to help the little chihuahua out, and her poor little girl Lilly when little Lilly was play with her sister, Charlotte heard the furbaby chihuahua cry in pain and the crying just wouldn't stop so clearly Charlotte and her Hubby we scared and worried about there furbaby so worried they went to the on call 24hr vet that was close to them after waiting and having Lilly examined with I believe was this below!

What is patellar Laxation?

Patellar shift is a condition in which the kneecap (patella) slides out of its traditional place, that is usually off to the side. In a very  healthy canine, there are grooves at the bottom of the femur where the kneecap gently slides in and out of as the canine walks and moves about. These cartridge grooves are necessary to make a sleek surface for the knee to maneuver back and forth. However, once the bony sides of the groove are compressed, the area too little for the kneecap to fit; therefore, it slides or luxates out of place.

Patellar luxation is mostly broken down into one amongst two different classes -- medial and lateral. A Chihuahua affected by medial patellar luxation can have their kneecap slip toward their body, whereas a Chihuahua tormented by lateral can have their kneecap slip out to the edges and far from their body. An experienced Furbaby Doctor ought to be able to 

tell what kind of patellar your Chihuahua is tormented 

by a simple examination and x-ray.

So after a night at the vets poor little Lilly was taken to her normal vet where she was examined and I believe maybe x-rayed where they found out that her hip was out of it socked so it was not the common knee lunation as they were told, this was very upsetting to 

Charlotte as they though Lilly was going to have have the knee operation only to find out she was going to have to have the hip operation, now that would have been a shock as the poor little furbaby was so druged up and she was still crying in pain  this kind of stuff breaks my heart! Below is what poor Lilly had done, 

Just thought I would share this story with you all as we all want the best for our furbabys! I am happy to tell you that Lilly is home safe and sound with her Mumma Daddy and fur sister, 

poor little poppet, Miss Mildred and I Miss Squeak wish Lilly a speedy recovery, Get better soon Lilly xx

FEMORAL HEAD AND NECK OSTEOTOMY (FHO)

Femoral head and neck ostectomy (fho) is performed to relieve pain and restore function to a hip that cannot otherwise be surgically corrected and for which medical therapy (time, pain control) is insufficient. Problems that can be relieved by fho include hip fractures, hip dysplasia, hip dislocations, and degenerative conditions such as Legg-Calves-Perthes disease.

PROCEDURE   FHO involves cutting off the femoral head (the ball of the ball-and-socket hip) and removing it. A scar forms in the remaining space, effectively creating a false hip. This procedure allows an improved range of motion of the hip, and relieves the often-severe pain due to bone-on-bone contact.

RECOVERY   Unlike most other orthopedic surgeries, the patient is encouraged to use the operated leg as much as possible as soon as possible. This enhances the quality of the scar that forms the false joint. We use pain relieving medications and medical procedures, nutritional management, and physical rehabilitation to enhance the recovery process.

Pain relieving medications commonly include a prolonged course of antiiflammatory medicine and a short course of a pure pain reliever. Medical procedures can include cryotherapy (cold compresses) for 10 to 15 minutes per day beginning on day one after surgery and continuing for three weeks, longer if needed, and laser therapy. We provide each patient with a recommended schedule of laser therapy.

Nutritional management typically includes weight loss down to an ideal lean weight (do not underestimate the value of maintenance of an ideal lean body weight - we have found it is tremendous!) and fatty acid (fish oil) supplementation for antiinflammatory effectPhysical rehabilitation includes both passive range of motion exercises and active therapeutic exercise. Passive range of motion exercises are performed by holding the patients leg below the ankle and slowly and steadily flexing and extending the leg to the fullest extent that the patient will allow. The exercises begin on the day after surgery and continue for 15 minutes a day until the patient has returned to normal function. 

We have found that most patients who are provided with the analgesic medications and nutritional support previously described perform their own therapeutic exercise. That is, they make steadily increasing use of the operated leg as the first several weeks post-op pass by. For the occasional patient that is persistently reluctant to use their leg, we recommend: 5 to 10 minutes of walking and swimming starting on day 1 after surgery, 5 to 10 minutes of balancing, obstacles and weaving starting on day one,  5 to 10 minutes of circles and hills added in starting on day 15, and 5 to 10 minutes of stairs, jogging, and running added in starting on day 21. All therapeutic exercises are continued until the patient has reached their individual peak performance. 

Routine progress exams at two weeks and two months post-operatively are included with the surgery cost. We are glad to do a recheck exam at any other time you think your pet needs one.

COMPLICATIONS  Complications are very uncommon with FHO. Complications can include: dehiscence (opening of the surgical incision), nerve damage, infection, bleeding, and failure to significantly relieve pain and improve range of motion. 

Small furbaby's will sometimes not use their operated leg because they are very agile on three legs, presenting a different challenge. This challenge can usually be met with a combination of medication and physical therapy. 

This is Maci fur sister to Lilly. Maci just wants her sister to get better so they can play together again, But on a lighter note 

little Maci pasted her puppy classes this week we are so proud of you little girl, You have learnt some wonderful new commands like sit stay and shake all very important in having a balanced furbaby, 

So well done Charlotte for being a wonderful Mumma to your two beautiful furbaby girls, I am so glad I have been able to help you with some of your problems with Lilly and I that some of my suggestions on teething helped you with Maci, I will be doing a blog in a few days about teething as when I was doing the research I found so much interesting information that I believe will be helpful for new furbaby owners.

Miss Mildred is very happy and healthy we are going to be doing a new photo shoot soon as she is getting some new outfits in the mail, 

including  one very special knitted outfit from a lovely talented lady call Ruth and I am extremely excited about getting this as it has booties hat and coat in the most prettiest colour it is just beautify made, so thats is what we have been up to over the last week or so.

Miss Mildred and I hope you have enjoyed this blog and the information we have given, if you want to have your furbaby featured on this blog just let me know in the comments below as we  would love to hear about you furbabys, 

I also hope your day is full of happiness joy laughter love and lots of furbaby hug and licks xx 

So we hope to see you all back for a new adventure in our next blog 

We hope you liked this blog about Miss Mildred's furbaby friends 

Lilly and Maci, I really loved helping Charlotte out with all the information just so she felt like someone was with her in this horrible situation. Please remember we love 

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Miss Squeak and Miss Mildred xx 

Miss Squeak Talks First Aid For Your Furbaby

                          

Hello it's that time once again lets have a little talk on First Aid for our furbabys , and sometimes we just need a little help Now lets get started with a few things you might need in your First Aid Bag .

              Wound sprayThere are all kinds of ways that your dog can get cut, scratched, or otherwise suffer injury to their skin, both around the house and outdoors. Vetericyn, for example, is non-toxic, won’t sting, and is designed to clean and speed healing.

                   Self-cling bandage

If your dog suffers a serious laceration or other injury, you’re probably going to want to cover it with a bandage after using the wound spray. Look for self-cling bandages that won’t stick to your dog’s fur to avoid painful removal later.

                  

                  Bandage scissors
Unless you want Fido looking like a mummy when you bandage him, include a pair of bandage scissors in your kit that are designed to cut through gauze, clothing, and (yes) bandages. 

                 Eye wash and ear wash
If your dog gets some kind of pollutant or other contaminant in her eyes or ears, it can cause itching, stinging, burning, or worse. Dog-safe eye wash and ear wash can help you flush out the problem materials with a dropper nozzle and can even be used on any dressing needed.

                Dog cone
The problem with eye and other head-related issues is that your pup is going to do whatever he can to scratch and rub at the area with his paw. Prevent this from happening by using a dog cone, which will also prevent your dog from being able to chew at stitches from surgery or lick at a hot spot during treatment. Your vet may also refer to this as an Elizabeth Collar, or e-collar for short.

                Muzzle 
Even a normally calm and balanced dog may lash out when injured, and he may also bite at a wound, making it worse. Muzzles, like the Funny Muzzle, serve the dual purpose of keeping a nervous or aggressive dog from harming others or bringing harm to himself. 

                Leash
The leash is an important tool to have on-hand because it’s a way to gain control of your dog at a time that she might be panicking and try to run away. You want to be able to focus on the injury, not just keeping your dog from fleeing.

               Hydrogen peroxide
If your dog consumes poison, you might not have time to get them to the vet. Depending on the poison, making your dog vomit can be an important tactic until you can get them to treatment. One safe and effective way to induce vomiting and get the poison out of their system is to force them to drink hydrogen peroxide. Always keep a fresh bottle on hand. 

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How To Give Your Dog Medication Tips and Ticks

 ..How To Give Your Dog Medication..

   ..Miss Squeaks Tips and Tricks..

          ..Do Not Give You Dog Any Medication..

Don’t provide your dog any medication till you have spoken to your MD to make positive it's the proper medication for the dog and also the circumstances. you ought to also invite directions on the way to provide the drug and also the correct dose for your dog.

Pills, Capsules and Tablets

To give a dog a pill, slip your thumb into the area behind one of the canine teeth and press upward on the roof of the mouth. because the mouth begins to open, displace on the lower jaw with the alternative thumb. as an alternative, press in on both lips from higher than the muzzle. because the skin pushes in behind the canines, the dog can open her mouth.

Insert the pill well to the rear of the tongue within the middle of the mouth. If you place the pill too way forward or to the side of the tongue, the dog can spit it out. shut the dog’s mouth and massage or rub her throat till she swallows. If the dog licks her nose, the pill has been swallowed. processing briefly into the dog’s nose may additionally  cause her to quickly swallow the pill. you'll conjointly provide her a syringe packed with water to make positive she swallows, or provide the dog alittle treat once the pill goes down.Do not break the pill up into a powder. Powders have associate degree unpleasant style that dogs don’t settle for well. Some pills even have a protecting coating that's vital for the delayed unharness of the medication, and crushing the pill can destroy the coating.

Some pills may be given in food. this may be done by creating up little “meatballs” of petfood. provide the dog one or 2 undoctored meatballs, then one with the pill pushed deep into the middle. Follow up with associate degree undoctored one that the dog can still take the treats notwithstanding she gets a small style of the medication.

There are also|are} industrial treats offered created specfically for administering medication that are sticky enough to create it tough for the dog to extract a pill whereas intake the treat. they're soft in order that they mould simply round the pill. Pill Pockets and Flavor doh are 2 examples.

Always see your MD before giving any pills with food.Liquids

Liquid medicines, as well as electrolytes and water solutions, ar administered into the pouch between the molars and also the cheek. a medication bottle, eyedropper, or plastic syringe while not the needle may be accustomed dispense the liquid.

Pinch the dog’s lips along. Insert the top of the dispenser into the pouch and seal the lips together with your fingers. Tilt the dog’s chin upward and slowly dispense the liquid. The dog can swallow mechanically. If you need to provide the dog an outsized amount of liquid, you'll ought to pause periodically and provides her time to swallow. don't try and push a full syringe of liquid quickly down the dog’s throat!

Injections

Injecting associate degreey foreign substance into the body perpetually carries with it the danger of inflicting an acute allergic or hypersensitivity reaction reaction. Treating anaphylaxis needs immediate endovenous Adrenalin and chemical element. this can be one reason why it's best to own your MD provide injections. As a precaution, don't administer a drug by injection to a dog UN agency has had associate degreey form of past history of an allergy (such as hives) thereto drug.

If it becomes necessary to present injections reception (for example, if the dog is diabetic), have your MD demonstrate the procedure. Some injections ar given below the skin (subcutaneous) et al into the muscle (intramuscular). Directions that go together with the merchandise can indicate the right route of injection.The injection itself typically isn't painful, though contractile organ injections might hurt somewhat because the medication is injected. Dogs ought to be restrained. Having associate degree assistant is useful.

Begin by drawing the medication up into the syringe. If there's associate degree bubble within, flick the syringe to urge the bubble to the highest. Then purpose the needle toward the ceiling or into a sink and press the plunger to expel all air from the syringe and needle. check that the right quantity remains within the syringe once the bubble is expelled. choose the injection site, half the hair, and cleanse the dog’s skin with cotton soaked in alcohol. Then give the injection .

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                 Miss Squeak80 and Little Miss Mildred xx