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  • 3 Reasons Why Your Pet Could Be Coughing
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    Wondering why your pet is coughing? Check out three common reasons.

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  • Acupuncture as Pain Management for Pets
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    If your pet is suffering from pain or another illness but not responding to traditional veterinary care, veterinary acupuncture may be an effective treatment option. Veterinary acupuncture is very similar to the type of acupuncture used to treat humans. Long, thin needles are inserted at specific pressure

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  • Acute Kidney Injury in Dogs
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    Leptospirosis is a bacterial, worldwide disease that can also affect humans. Dogs are usually exposed by contact with the urine of affected animals, often wildlife, or by drinking contaminated water. There is a vaccine that can protect dogs from four strains of Lepto. Antifreeze toxicity is another

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  • Addison's Disease in Dogs
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    Addison's disease is an endocrine disorder where the adrenal glands, near the kidneys, fail to produce enough hormones. This disease is relatively uncommon (approximately one case per 3000 dogs) but it is more common in dogs than humans. It is very rare in cats. The common symptoms of Addison's are

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  • Bloat in Dogs
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    Bloat may end your dog's life if you're not aware of the symptoms.

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  • Can My Pet Get Depressed?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    Has your pet been a little moody lately? Find out if depression may be to blame.

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  • Cancer in Pocket Pets
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    A tumor (also known as neoplasm) is an abnormal growth of cells; this growth may be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors do not spread throughout the body and often have a limited impact on a pet’s overall health. Malignant tumors can develop in one location, such as a hormone-producing gland,

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  • Canine Hip Dysplasia: Causes & Treatment
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    Canine hip dysplasia is the abnormal formation of the hip joint and one of the leading causes of rear leg lameness in dogs. Hip dysplasia is most prevalent in larger breed dogs, especially German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Saint Bernards and Rottweilers. On the other hand, hip dysplasia

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  • Canine Juvenile Orthopedic Diseases
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    Puppies are happy and full of energy, running, wrestling, and playing so much that we often wish we had that much energy! But when that puppy is not happy, when it is lethargic and limping, then a visit to the veterinarian is in order. There are several orthopedic diseases that affect young dogs. Osteochondrosis

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  • Canine Lyme Disease
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    There are several options for protecting dogs against canine Lyme disease. One option is vaccination, which may be the best choice for pets who live in an endemic area. Annual vaccination is an affordable means of protecting pets against this disease, which can have serious health implications. Some

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  • Chronic Pain in Pets
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    It's hard to see your pet in pain day after day, particularly if your formerly energetic friend has now become lethargic and withdrawn due to a health condition or disease. Unfortunately, pets suffer from chronic pain just like people do. Learning about types of chronic pain and treatments can help you keep your pet more comfortable.

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  • Do You Know the Facts About Canine Lyme Disease?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    If your dog shows signs of stiffness or begins limping, you may assume that arthritis is to blame. Unfortunately, joint pain can also be a sign of canine Lyme disease. Learning the facts about this tick-borne disease can help you ensure that your pet receives prompt treatment. How is Lyme Disease Transmitted? People

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  • Dog Allergies and Lesion Locations
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    Dogs are taken to the veterinarian for skin problems more than any other reason. Most often they are itchy and that itchiness is typically due to allergies. The text of canine and feline dermatological diseases is large because there are hundreds of skin diseases, however, it can help to start with some

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  • Don't Sneeze at Pet's Cold or Flu-Like Symptoms - Get to Your Vet
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    On February 14, 2011 IDEXX Research Laboratories confirmed that the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus was present in two cats from the same Wisconsin home. The cats were treated at an emergency veterinary hospital for severe respiratory distress. The owner of the cats had been experiencing flu-like symptoms. The

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  • Ear Problems for Pets
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    Symptoms of ear disease are shaking the head, scratching at the ears, discharge from the ear canal, odor from the ear, or redness of the ear flap or entrance to the ear canal. Your pet may be tilting their head to one side although it's important to point out that there are causes for this other than

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  • Euthanasia: Saying Goodbye
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    It's not easy to say goodbye to cherished pets, even those that have lived long, happy lives. Although you may hate the thought of life without your pet, euthanasia can be the kindest decision you can make when your friend is suffering. Making the Decision If your pet has been seriously injured in a

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