{"id":599,"date":"2016-02-01T15:02:22","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T22:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=599"},"modified":"2024-07-25T04:55:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T11:55:50","slug":"599-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/599-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Google and the Perils of Online Pet Health Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-600 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Rocklin_iStock_000064284737_Large.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with her tablet petting a dog\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/>Considering much of our day is spent connected to some device, it\u2019s no surprise we turn to Google when a mysterious illness or symptom strikes. The same can be said for information about online pet health resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are many concerns with this method, including the level of accuracy and validity of information. Isolated symptoms can allude to any number of health problems, and online sources are often written by lay people with no training or background in veterinary medicine. Attempting to \u201cvet\u201d what you find can be difficult (if not impossible), and bad information can seriously endanger a beloved pet.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><b>Symptoms Not to Ignore<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital want to stress that time is of the essence in a veterinary emergency. If your pet is exhibiting any of the following symptoms, seek care immediately:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting and\/or diarrhea for more than 12 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car accident<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal bites or injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disorientation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fall from a height<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tremors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive panting and\/or drooling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These signs represent a significant threat, and you should bypass the internet, and get him or her to the vet right away!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>When Online Pet Health Resources are Encouraged<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are times when seeking pet health information online can be educational and beneficial. It\u2019s natural to want to look up common problems or ways to make your pet\u2019s daily routine healthier. Focus your search using these reliable, informative sites: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your friends at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/about-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about how to care for your pet or for additional resource recommendations. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to stay current on topics related to the care of four-legged (and other) companion animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick with trusted veterinary care organizations to get your information. Try the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Animal Hospital Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/Pages\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Veterinary Medical Association. <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s tempting to do your own online sleuthing, the internet can never replace the training and expertise of a real veterinarian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your pet\u2019s health and safety by taking symptoms seriously and following up with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/pet-emergency\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency veterinary care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a physical examination. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Considering much of our day is spent connected to some device, it\u2019s no surprise we turn to Google when a mysterious illness or symptom strikes. 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