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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  It is tricky to word the additions sometimes as the #5. It seemed strange to just put in as asterisk and and parenthesis and say #5. Eye injuries *("Discoloration, swelling, prolonged squinting") so I amended it and added the word "eye" after asterisk, parenthesis and then "require veterinary attention". But that seems wordy. Also, I didn't feel adding "For toy breeds" was right - because really this should apply to all dogs but the AVMA didn't add that. That seems is even wordier. Which is better?
The way it is above OR:
#5. Eye injuries *(Discolorations, swelling, prolonged squinting)
Which #5 is better and more consistent without being too wordy? I think the asterisk and the YT statement at the bottom give credit to the AVMA but still let us add a thing or two that seems to better serve the Yorkie.
Otherwise, okay? That is, assuming we can go do another slightly YT-amended sticky for the How To Tell If Your Dog Is In Pain sticky? |
I like it like this:
From Find A Vet:
These 13 Dog Symptoms Need Immediate Attention From Your Vet | Find A Vet
The
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) warns that pet parents should immediately take their dogs to a veterinarian or emergency animal hospital if their pets are displaying any of the following symptoms:
*(Please click on the underlined, blue hyperlinks below for further information.)
1. Severe bleeding or bleeding that lasts longer than 5 minutes
2.
Choking or difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing and gagging
3. Bleeding from your dog’s nose, mouth or rectum; coughing up blood; or blood in his urine
4. Inability to urinate or defecate, or obvious pain when doing so
5. Eye injuries
*(Including: discolorations, swelling, prolonged squinting)
6. Your dog ate something poisonous, such as
antifreeze,
xylitol,
chocolate, rodent poison, etc. *(
Including dangerous foreign objects or human/other medicine not currently prescribed for the dog)
7.
Seizures and/or staggering
8. Fractured bones, severe limping or your dog cannot move his leg(s)
9. Obvious
signs of pain or anxiety
(*In addition, toy breeds may exhibit shaking/trembling with pain or anxiety)
10.
Heat stress or heatstroke
11. Severe
vomiting or
diarrhea (more than twice in a 24-hour period, or if it is combined with illness or any of these other conditions)
12. Refusal to drink water for more than 24 hours
13. Unconsciousness
*Recommendations/clarifications added by YorkieTalk.com members
“The bottom line is that
any concern about your pet’s health warrants, at minimum, a call to your veterinarian,” the AVMA notes.
For more information about these and other dog health conditions, visit
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