Health care for dogs is not inexpensive. Yearly physical exams, blood tests, vaccines, antiparasitics, and good food can cost a lot of money. However, preventative medicine is always cheaper than treating a disease; overall the health care costs for your dog will be reduced if you invest in preventative health measures.
For example, a year of heartworm preventative for a small dog can cost on average $72 dollars, but treatments for heartworm can cost up to $600 dollars. It is always cheaper to avoid a disease than to treat it, and of course your dog will have the best chance for a long life if he or she leads a healthy lifestyle.
While the cost of health care for dogs has increased, there are now many different types of health insurance plans available to dog owners.
Talk with your veterinarian about insurance plans, and check Internet websites for health plans that may work for you and your dog. Health insurance for animals is becoming a more popular choice for pet owners as these plans are becoming more comprehensive and cost effective. Take the time to research these plans, and you may find a planthat will save you money and help you to care for your dog.
Prevention And Early Diagnosis
Prevention and early diagnosis are the two keys that will give your dog the best chance for a healthy long life. Always pay attention to your dog's behavior, and never take a 'wait and see' approach; if you feel that something may be wrong with your dog, have a veterinarian look at the dog immediately.
Take precautions to keep your dog safe in and around your home as well. Owning a dog is a lot like having small children about your home; they like to explore, taste, touch, and smellwhatever they can get their paws on. 'Doggy proof' your home by keeping poisonous products out of reach and always store medications far out of reach, (pay particular attention to pills that are left on a counter, in a purse, or in an accessible drawer, these are some of the more frequently reported incidences of dog overdoses).
The Dangers Of Poor Health
While many of the dangers to your dog's health discussed in this article are not always lethal at the time they occur, they can cause damage to your dog's body that will harm your dog's chances of living a long life. One infection may not harm your dog, but repeated infections combined with such things as parasitic infections or poor nutrition can add up to damage overtime.
Try to take all measures possible to keep your dog healthy from the very start. If you areadopting a dog, which has not been treated well in the past, this is particularly important. Good nutrition, owner vigilance, and parasite control will help to keep your dog strong and healthy for years to come.
A Long And Healthy Life
As a dog ages, it is important to provide care to support the problems that come with increased age. It is not enough for most owners to have a dog that lives a long life; they want their dog to be healthy and happy as well. In order for your dog to lead a long and healthy life, you will need to increase your dog's veterinary care and yearly screenings; pay particular attention to the diet needs of your senior dog and be aware of any changes in behavior.
Support your aging dog with pain control medications in the event of any illness or disease, and adjust the surroundings of your senior dog so that he or she is more comfortable. For example, extra padding on the bed, a higher doggy dish to avoid neck pain in cases of arthritis, and a movable sturdy ramp that will help your senior dog get up short flights of stairs or climb into the car.
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