FAQ

The 7 second rule for dogs suggests placing the back of your hand on pavement; if you can't hold it there for 7 seconds, it's too hot for your dog's paws.

To check a dog's lungs, veterinarians assess breathing patterns, listen to lung sounds with a stethoscope, and use diagnostic imaging like X-rays or ultrasound.

Three signs of a collapsed lung in dogs include rapid or shallow breathing, chest pain or discomfort, and blue or pale gums.

A dog with a collapsed lung may exhibit muffled or diminished lung sounds, rapid or shallow breathing, and in some cases, a crackling noise under the skin due to subcutaneous emphysema.

Yes, with prompt veterinary intervention and appropriate care, many dogs can fully recover from a punctured lung, depending on the severity and underlying cause.

Signs of a punctured lung in dogs include rapid, labored breathing, chest pain, blue gums, weakness, and possibly a crackling sensation under the skin.

Signs of a punctured lung (pneumothorax) in dogs include rapid or shallow breathing, labored breaths, chest pain, coughing, blue or pale gums, lethargy, and sometimes a crackling sensation under the skin. Dogs may also stand with elbows out and use their abdomen more to breathe.

Although rare, indoor cats can contract FIV through deep bite wounds from fights with infected cats that may have occurred before adoption or due to accidental exposure.

Yes, you can safely touch a cat with FIV, as the virus cannot be transmitted to humans and spreads between cats primarily through deep bite wounds.

Even indoor cats can contract FIV if they were exposed before adoption, were born to an infected mother, or had contact with an infected cat that entered the home.