Supportive Care For A Sick Animal

4.4 SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR A SICK ANIMAL

Regardless of the diagnosis and treatment chosen, certain things should be done for any animal that is sick. This is called "supportive care." Most animals will recover more quickly and completely when good supportive care is provided along with treatment.

Supportive care includes:

- Good food - Plenty of clean water - Good shelter - Protection 9 Provide high quality food and water for a sick animal to encourage it to eat and drink. A sick animal should always be in a clean, dry, shady and protected environment. It should never be left in the sun, wind, or mud. Protect sick animals from other animals that may attack or injure them.

A sick animal needs supportive care:

good food, clean water, and a good shelter