My comments on Reader's Digest article "50 Secrets Your Vet Won't Tell You"
"The biggest mistake pet owners make is calling the vet too late. Pet's rarely get colds or the flu, and they almost never get food poisoning. So if they're sick for more than a day, call us."
Well, there is such a thing as canine flu virus. And I see upper respiratory infections (might be called colds) fairly frequently. I think the point this vet is making is this- don't sit on a problem and hope it resolves. There are certainly some self-limiting illnesses out pets can get, but they can't tell us how they feel, and many will try to tough it through until they are so sick it can be dangerous to them. Calling for an appointment sooner rather than later is always a good idea.
Enjoy your pets!
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