Health & WellbeingHi there! My dog suffered electrical burns the other as a result of biting a cord. We brought him to the vet right away and they assessed that his lungs were normal and just some minor burns in his mouth and said to come back if it starts to ooze or
Hello, and thank you for using Boop by Petco. Oh dear, poor Gus! You did exactly right in bringing him directly to the vet, and I'm relieved that his lungs looked normal as sometimes electrical shock can cause fluid to be retained in the lungs. In my opinion, there is no specific supplement or medication that will make any significant impact on boosting Gus's immune system - the most important thing is just to make sure he's getting good high quality nutrition, and make sure he stays well hydrated. Since he has burns in his mouth that could influence his willingness to eat, it might help to either offer him canned food (I'd stick with the same brand & type you're currently feeding, to avoid GI upset), or you can soak his kibble in a little warm water for 15 minutes prior to feeding. The extra water in either canned or soaked kibble will also help him stay hydrated. If you need to help entice him to eat, you could add some small fine bits of cooked chicken. I wouldn't advise t
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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