We had two wonderful dog experts on the show this week. Cesar Millan, the original “Dog Whisperer†himself, came by to talk about dealing with our dogs’ behavioral quirks. And for medical advice, we paid a visit to Dr. Kim Rosenthal at the Westside Veterinary Center, where she filled us in on how to keep our dogs free from ticks, illness, and the coming winter cold.
Household remedies – if the vet suggests it!
Anytime there is something wrong with your dog, the first thing you should do is call a vet. “We’re are so available, 24 hours a day,†says Dr. Rosenthal, of the Westside Veterinary Center. In some circumstances, however, there are household remedies that can be used to help an ailing dog. “Sometimes we like to use Pepcid AC, sometimes it’s not appropriate. Sometimes we like to use Pepto Bismol, sometimes it’s not appropriate,†cautions Dr. Rosenthal.
Oftentimes the best thing one can do for animal is “cut back on a few meals.†Rosenthal suggest trying out a few unexpected natural food combinations that may help stabilize your dog. “I’m a big fan of boiled potato, or boiled rice, with a little flavoring (bouillon, chicken soup),†she recommends. But whether you’re in doubt or not, please “try and have a vet be involved†in the decisions.
Watch the rest of the interview with Cesar and Dr. Rosenthal.
Follow Cesar at www.Cesarsway.com and on Facebook too. And if you live in New York and need a vet, there’s none better that Westside Veterinary Center!
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