FAQs Archive - Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital

Q: Can you recommend training options for my dog?

A . Looking for a dog training in and around Philadelphia or in the Lower Lehigh Valley? We recommend Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training. Visit their website at www.opbarks.com .

Q: My dog has an ear problem, can I pick up some more medication?

A: If we have a pretty good handle on the type of infection (bacterial, yeast, mixed) and your ability to treat it, and if we've seen your pet within the past 12 months, we’ll refill. If the problem seems to be stubborn, treatments have not worked, if these infections keep recurring too quickly, or if it's been more than 12 months since we've seen your pet, we’ll probably want you to make an appointment.

Q: My dog is vomiting, what can I do until I bring her in?

A : You should withhold all solid food (treats, biscuits, food, scraps). Also, pick up the water bowl and offer only ice chips periodically. Common causes include “dietary indiscretion“ like bottom-feeding in the kitchen trash, foreign material in the stomach or intestines (we’ve removed dish towels, telephone cord, rocks, underwear, golf glove, socks, and one neatly chopped police duty belt from pets’ intestinal tracts). Call the office or our emergency referral hospital for more specific advice.