Q: It's important that your dog's splint or cast doesn't get wet. Avoid letting your dog run around in your backyard or the park off leash. Also, make sure you clean up any puddles or spills on your floors so your dog's splint or cast doesn't get dragged through them. If the splint or cast becomes wet, reach out to your vet. They may ask you to bring your dog in so they can replace the splint or cast. It is important that your dog does not lick his wound. A dog's mouth is full of bacteria and licking will likely infect the wound. Talk to your vet about the different options that are available to prevent licking. There are various neck braces that prevent the dog from turning around to lick its wound. If your dog is not a chewer, a light dressing or an old sweatshirt can provide a barrier between his tongue and the wound. While your dog recovers from the broken bone, you'll need to restrict their movement to a few five-minute walks a day, or just enough to let them eliminate outside each day. Although it is not absolutely necessary, you might want to keep your dog in a crate during this time, so you don't have to worry about them injuring themselves when you can't see them. Crates are widely available from pet retailers and sold for the purpose of housebreaking puppies. You don't want a crate that is overly roomy. The general rule is to use a crate that the dog can sit upright in without banging its head. After a few weeks and if your veterinarian approves it, you can start to increase physical activity. Keep your dog away from stairs and slippery surfaces. If you let the dog out of its crate, it may run around and injure itself again! If your dog is pawing at you, biting, or reluctant to move about, it could be an indication that they are in pain. There have been advances in the treatment of pain in dogs, so you should ask your veterinarian about the different options available for your dog. Your veterinarian may prescribe a pain medication, which could be a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), a synthetic opioid, or an opioid. You should ask your veterinarian which medication works best and when it will make your dog's pain go away. You should also ask about side effects of specific drugs. If NSAIDs do not work, your veterinarian may prescribe opioids. Depending on what type of treatment your dog received, your vet will let you know when you need to bring your dog back in. They will do X rays to make sure the fracture is properly healing. They will also give you new recommendations for home care, such as longer, fifteen-minute walks. They may recommend hydrotherapy for your dog. Hydrotherapy is like physical therapy, but it takes place in water. The buoyancy of the water makes it easier for dogs to move their joints during recovery. Choose bedding that keeps pressure evenly spread under your dog's weight, such as orthopedic memory foam beds. There are also some beds that have a wicking effect, which means that if your dog accidentally goes to the bathroom in the crate, the moisture will be drawn away from its skin. If the weather is cold, cover the crate with blankets at night. You may also want to give your dog a blanket. To relax your dog during recovery, you should be sure to give them lots of attention. Giving your dog lots of attention to ensure that your dog is calm and promotes relaxation. Caress your dog's ears for five minutes. Pet your dog's back to make them feel better. Since your dog will be spending lots of time indoors or in a crate during the recovery period, you'll want to keep them stimulated with toys and loving attention. Give them a new rawhide toy or bone to chew on in their crate.
A: Keep the injured area dry if your dog has a splint or cast. Stop your dog from licking the wound. Restrict movement for the first four weeks after surgery. Ask your veterinarian about pain medication. Go for a check-up after six weeks, or earlier if your vet recommends it. Provide memory foam bedding. Give your dog calming attention. Throw your dog a bone.

Q: Before you start trying to conceive, talk to your obstetrician about any trouble you may have had carrying a pregnancy to term in the past. Ask them about testing and lab work options so that they can check for things like chromosomal abnormalities, high androgen levels, or other factors that may lead to miscarriages. The many variable causes of miscarriages mean that there is no set panel of tests that will be done. Speak openly and honestly about your medical history, family history, and your efforts to become a parent so that your doctor can suggest appropriate testing and potential treatment options. Let your doctor know, "I have a history of certain medical conditions and I would like to discuss whether these impact my current efforts to try and have a baby." If you have a history of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or other conditions that specifically impact your reproductive organs, let your doctor know, "I have an ongoing effort to manage a condition that impacts my reproductive health. How might this impact my ability to carry a baby?" If you have blood type that tests negative for the Rh-factor, you may need a low dose of RhoGAM. This may help prevent problems with future pregnancies where Rh incompatibility is a factor. RhoGAM is administered b injection, and is generally only used with mothers who have Rh-negative blood types carrying a child with an Rh-positive blood type. Hormone imbalance may manifest in a number of ways, including through conditions such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and Endometriosis. If you know you've had problems with these conditions in the past, or if you suspect you may have problems relating to your thyroid or adrenal gland, ask your doctor to check your hormone levels. Some signs of hormonal imbalance may include weight gain, irritability, abnormally heavy periods, irregular periods, missed periods, headaches, back pains, and more. Some hormonal imbalances may be treated with medication or with supervised therapy from your doctor. Ask about hormone support. One of the factors causing early miscarriage may be a lack of progesterone. A progesterone hormone in the form of injection or tablets in the first three months of pregnancy may help. However, this technique is based on older studies. Newer research does not indicate that this treatment is effective. Repeated miscarriages may be due to chromosomal abnormalities. There are a number of types of chromosomal abnormalities that may impact pregnancy, some of which are easier to address than others. Ask your doctor about chromosomal analysis to help you determine if this may underpin your recurrent miscarriages. This analysis may be done on you and your partner. Be aware that some forms of testing may require you save tissue from your miscarriage in order to run the analysis. Know that many chromosome problems are unavoidable, and may be unpredictable and untreatable. Talk with your obstetrician about any medications prescribed by your general practitioner, as well as any over-the-counter drugs you may use, including vitamins and herbal supplements. Ensure that these are safe for you to use while trying to conceive and during pregnancy. Don't wait for your doctor to ask. Tell them outright, "I am on these medications by prescription of my general practitioner, and these are the over the counter drugs I use regularly. Might any of them impact my ability to successfully carry my child?" Avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen while trying to conceive or while pregnant. Stick to acetaminophen as a pain reliever during this time.
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Make an appointment before conception. Check your blood type. Look for imbalanced hormones. Take a look at your chromosome. Talk about current medications.