Heatstrokeis a severe condition in dogs. The sooner you respond, the better the outcome. Because dogs pant (instead of sweating) to decrease their body heat, panting and breathing hard is normal behavior in dogs, to a certain extent and in certain situations, such as immediately following a ...
Doxycycline is a prescription antibiotic medication commonly prescribed by veterinarians to treat a wide variety of current and secondary bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. It is generally well-tolerated by both cats and dogs. In addition to its use as an antibiotic, doxycycline is used in ...
Severe cases of flea infestation can cause excessive blood loss resulting in anemia, and can also lead to other parasites in a dog, such as tapeworms.I've discussed in the “What to Do” section below about flea prevention and control.Ticks also feed on our dogs' blood, causing skin irri...
RELATED: Be aware of the dangers of undiluted essential oils for dogs …Which Essential Oils Are Safe For Dogs?Before using essential oils, check with your holistic vet if your dog has severe or persistent symptoms you’re trying to handle. Also, make sure your vet knows what other natural...
Severe anemia Cats can suffer from various types of anemia, some of which are very serious. They reduce the hematocrit (percentage of red blood cells in the cat's blood volume) and cause poor oxygenation of the tissues by blood cells. Signs associated with anemia in cats are tachycardia, in...
health issues as a result of infection. But in rare cases, parvovirus B19 can cause serious health complications. One such complication is severe anemia. If the anemia is long lasting, it will require medical intervention. Serious complications occur mostly in those with a compromised immune ...
1. Elimination (Bowel Rest) Diet– if your child’s pain or loss of appetite is severe (as in the case of Megan) the fastest, easiest way to both heal and test for food intolerances is to put the child on an clearance diet (to provide bowel rest) and then introduce foods one by ...
As much as chocolate might be considered a medicine for some, it can be a poison for others. It's well documented that the ingestion of caffeine and theobromine is highly toxic for domestic animals. Dogs areparticularly affectedbecause of their often voracious appetites and generally unfussy natur...
hallucinations temporary breathing cessation Rare side effects of barbiturates include: agranulocytosis erythroderma liverinjury megaloblasticanemia Stevens-Johnson syndrome Barbiturates can slow breathing, reduce heart rate, and they can be habit forming....
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