Your dogs health
Most health issues are not serious and can be treated at home. Here are some notes I have compiled, some issues are generalised and some specific to larger breeds and The Neapolitan Mastiff.
Prevention is better than cure
Prevention is always better than cure, which is why your puppy / dog should undergo an ongoing annual vaccination program and vet health checks.
Another thing i cannot stress highly enough is how important pet
insurance is! I have come across several occassions where puppies and
older dogs have been dumped in rescue centres simply because their
owners cannot keep up with ongoing veterinary expences which in the
worst senerio could run into thousands of pounds!!!!
Rescue centres are there to help dogs not owners and most survive on donations from the public, in the best scenario they struggle to maintain existance and without their help many dogs would simply be put to sleep. Please dont add to their struggles....
Insurance cover
Of course some of these pet policies are quite expensive, but there
are some that are reasonable and easily affordable.
Even basic insurance cover is better than none!
Alternatively, why not set up a standing order with your vet? A few pounds a month will give you peace of mind so that if anything does happen at least you have saved some money towards the vet bill!
Veterinary care is an essential part of dog ownership and owners have a duty of care to ensure their dogs are kept happy and healthy.
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