Helpful Tidbits from Dr. R. Smith – Insect Bites, Heat Stroke & Safety Precautions
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What can you do to help a pet that has been bitten or stung by an insect and the pet is having an adverse reaction? What are the signs of a mild or a severe reaction to an insect bite? Heat stroke can be a real life-threatening situation in just about any grooming shop. What do you need to be aware of to keep your pet clients safe? Dr. Smith leads you through an open discussion on these topics as well as other safety precautions.
In this video you will learn:
- What you can do if a pet is having an allergic reaction to an insect bite.
- Types of dogs that are prone to heat stroke.
- How you can avoid a heat stroke situation in your salon.
- What to do if you do have a pet experiencing heat stroke.
- Basic safety issues to be on the lookout for in all professional settings.
Dr. Richelle Smith
Dr. Smith has a lifetime of experience caring for pets. She has been actively involved in dog behavior and training, pet rescue and animal welfare since 1988.
After graduating from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999, she was invited to help develop the surgical center at the Ottawa Shores Humane Society in West Olive. After two years with the humane society, Dr. Smith decided to open her own practice and in 2002, Safe Harbor Animal Hospital opened its doors.
Dr. Smith regularly appears on WZZM 13's Take Five & Company morning show as an expert on a number of animal related topics.
Dr. Smith was voted Best Veterinarian in Grand Rapids in 2008 in the Tops in GR Grand Rapids Press Award.
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