Dog Allergy Treatments

August 26, 2010

Treatment depends largely on the length of the dog’s allergy season. It involves three approaches: Anti-inflammatory. Treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids, or antihistamines, will quickly block the allergic reaction in most cases. Fatty acid supplementation of the diet can improve the response to steroids and antihistamines in some cases. Newer drugs such as [...]

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Allergies and Your Dog

August 23, 2010

What is an allergy? An allergy is a state of over-reactivity or hypersensitivity of the immune system to a particular substance called an allergen. Most allergens are proteins. The allergen protein may be of insect, plant or animal origin. Initial exposure of the dog, or more likely multiple exposures, to the allergen may over-sensitize the [...]

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Cat Allergy Treatments

August 20, 2010

Treatment depends largely on the length of the cat’s allergy season. It involves one of two approaches. The first approach involves the use of steroids and shampoos. Steroids will dramatically block the allergic reaction in most cases. These may be given orally or by injection, depending on the circumstances. As stated previously, the side-effects of [...]

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Allergies and Your Cat

August 17, 2010

What are allergies and how do they affect cats? One of the most common conditions affecting cats is allergy. An allergy occurs when the cat’s immune system “overreacts” to foreign substances called allergens or antigens. Those overreactions are manifested in one of three ways. The most common manifestation is itching of the skin, either localized [...]

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What You Need To Know About Pet Adoption

July 27, 2010

Provided by Adopt-a-Pet.com Q: Although there are millions of pets in shelters needing homes each year, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. Why do you think this is, and what can be done to turn that around? A: Many people who want to get a pet [...]

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More About Spaying and Neutering

July 22, 2010

When should the operation be performed? Research reveals that neutering a pet at an early age does not cause any increased risk. Most veterinarians recommend spaying/neutering at around six months of age. Are there any dangers associated with the operation? Spaying/Neutering is considered a major operation and requires general anesthesia. With modern anesthetics and monitoring [...]

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Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet

July 19, 2010

Why should I have my pet spayed or neutered? Spaying or Neutering should be considered if you are keeping any pet as a pet. The benefits to your pet’s health and to help reduce the pet overpopulation crisis make this decision easier. What are the advantages of neutering my male pet? Reduces the risk of [...]

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How To Treat Your Pet’s Arthritis

June 28, 2010

How do we treat arthritis? Treatment will depend on the cause of arthritis. Immune mediated and rheumatoid arthritis are usually treated with high doses of corticosteroids, often with dramatic improvement. The control of these conditions often involves the long-term use of corticosteroids and other drugs such as immunosuppressive or cytotoxic agents. The treatment of septic [...]

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Tips on Brushing your Dog’s Teeth

June 14, 2010

Keeping your dog’s teeth clean and healthy is very important. Just like humans, dogs can suffer from periodontal disease which is considered as the most common tooth problem for dogs. It is a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth. Worst, this gum problem can even lead to other serious problems. [...]

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What is Arthritis?

June 11, 2010

This month, we are focusing our client education on Osteoarthritis, and ways to recognize this disease in order to help our senior pets enter their “Golden Years” more comfortably and gracefully! If you have a young pet, this may not seem like a topic to even consider at this time. However, it is good information [...]

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