2nd main reason for vet visits

[Michael Romanos]

The second most common reason for people taking their dogs to vets for emergency consultations is; DIARRHEA.

Diarrhea is a sudden onset and short duration (3 weeks or less).
Diarrhea can cause dehydration, electrolyte disturbances and/or acid-base inbalances.
Common causes are:
1. Dietry indiscretion including spoiled ( eg rotten) food, overeating, foreign materials, sudden change of diet.
2. Parasites - roundworms, hookworms, whipworms. Common in young dogs.
3. Bacteria and toxins such as salmonella, campylobacter, eColi, yersinia etc contracted from food (uncooked meat etc), water and fecal material from other infected animals.

[glencorgi]

Top 10 Canine Claims

1. Ear infections
2. Skin allergies
3. Pyoderma (hot spots)
4. Stomach upsets
5. Intestinal inflammation/diarrhea
6. Bladder diseases
7. Eye infections
8. Arthritis
9. Hypothyroidism
10. Sprains

Top 10 Reasons Pets Visit Vets | Insurance Claims Reveal Most Common Aches and Pains | The Pet Health Zone

Debbie

[Bailey's driver]

There's no particular reason the most frequent visits to the vet is something that is frequently claimed on insurance. In fact there may be some reason that people don't make a claim. It's usually not a problem or expensive.