Regulations pertaining specifically to the care of dogs used in research are found in Subpart A, Specifications for the Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, and Transportation of Dogs and Cats, of Part 3 (Standards) of Subchapter A. Particular attention should be paid to Section 3.6c (Primary ...
The Veterinarians’ Guide to Canine Diseases and Symptoms is a helpfulbookfor dog owners. It is packed with practical information and advice that helps youkeep your pet healthy. The book also includes a useful chart system that makes it easy to understand the causes and treatment options of di...
Finding a tick on your dog can be very distressing, especially with all the tick diseases that are emerging – lyme, ehrlichia, and anasplasmosis to name a few. As a homeopathic consultant, I’ve received more than a few frantic calls from dog owners after they’ve discovered an engorged...
Ticks are more than just creepy; they can spread a number of different diseases that affect both pets and people. And each year, thousands of dogs become infected with serious diseases transmitted by a number of different ticks. Ticks can transmit Lyme d
Dogs can have seizures due to epilepsy (no known cause), brain tumors, infections, electrolyte imbalances, poisons, and in relation to several diseases. Are seizures ever “just age-related” or is there always an underlying issue? It is most likely that there is an underlying issue. However...
Medical pica may occur when a dog goes through some sort of nutritional imbalance. This may happen when endocrine diseases occur, such as diabetes, or thyroid disease. Medical pica may occur when diseases of malabsorption or maldigestion occur as they may cause pica. Also, pica in dogs may ...
While somehuman foods are good for dogsand should be fed to improve their overall diet and health, there are plenty of other human foodsthat you should avoid feeding to your dog. Owners also need to remember that diseases of the dog's endocrine system, including hypothyroidism and diabetes, ...
and bleeding or open sores on the tongue or mucous membranes. It is usually thought to be associated with other oral diseases, longterm antibiotic treatment, or a suppressed immune system. In most cases, both the underlying disease and the fungal infection itself will be treated. Follow your ...
It's a common symptom of allergies, mange, and other skin diseases. But most often, dry or flaky skin is nothing serious. Make sure you are feeding Fido high quality food. Like people, some dogs simply get dry skin in the winter. If this seems to cause your pet discomfort, consult ...
The safety and efficacy of Anipryl has not been evaluated in dogs with debilitating systemic diseases other than PDH. The decision to prescribe Anipryl should take into consideration that the MAO system of enzymes is complex and incompletely understood and there is only a limited amount of ...