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Age-Related Changes
By Rolan Tripp, D.V.M.
If you understand your dog's needs as he grows
older, you can ease the transition to the golden
years and keep them bright.
Also see:
The Senior Dogs Project
for lots of information on your aging dog
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Allergies
By Dr. Lucy L. Pinkston, D.V.M.
Dr. Pinkston received her veterinary degree from Cornell University in 1980.
She owned a busy small animal practice for 13 years. Although she is now
concentrating on veterinary dermatology, continued work in surgery and
emergency/critical care keeps her abreast of developments in all areas of small
animal medicine.
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Asthma
Asthma is a disorder that causes constriction of the
bronchial tubes. The immediate cause of an asthmatic attack is tightening
of the muscular bands
that regulate the size of the bronchial tubes. These muscles are
controlled by nerves, but why the nerves make them constrict
inappropriately is not clear. Asthma can appear and disappear without
warning. The number of pets suffering from asthma is rapidly rising.
Reasons
scientists often give to explain the rise in asthma include: increased
stress on the immune system (because of factors such as greater chemical
pollution in the air, water, and food), earlier weaning and use of food
additives and genetic manipulation of plants resulting in food component
with greater allergenic tendencies.
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Aural Hematoma
A hematoma is swelling created by a broken blood vessel after bleeding has
occurred
inside a tissue. Hematomas within the ear flaps ("aural hematomas") occur when
head
shaking breaks a blood vessel within the ear flap. The ear flap may partially or
completely swell with blood. The swelling may be so large that the opening of
the ear
canal is occluded. The extra weight of the ear flap may be uncomfortable and
may lead
to a permanent change in the carriage of the ears. This condition is more
common in
dogs but can occur in cats as well. The ear flap will feel fluctuant and
fluid-filled, like a
water balloon.
This
article
discusses ASPIRATION, PIE-CRUSTING SUTURES and
TEAT CANNULA PLACEMENT
Another option to discuss with your veterinarian is a procedure followed by
long-time breeders to minimize scarring: Drain the ear first with a new
needle. Glue the ear to the head flat (this is a special glue ... talk to your
vet or a knowledgeable breeder). The ear should be as flat as you can get it.
Sometimes the ear is glued inside out to the back of the head rather then
over the eyes like a pup. You must keep them from shaking the head as this will
make the internal bleeding worse. Then keep it glued for as long as it takes to
heal and reabsorb the fluid and blood. Sometimes this can take months but in
the end the ear will heal without surgery or scarring.
With all of these procedures, you must keep the dog under observation at all
times because as the ear heals, it will itch and the dog will find ways to rub
it, opening the wound.
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Autoimmune Problems
:
Airedale Endocrine Immune Testing
Autoimmune Diseases
by Kathleen R.
Hutton, DVM
Immune Disorders of Dogs
by Michael
Richards, DVM
The Immune System and Disease Resistance
by Jean Dodds, DVM
Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia (AIHA)
by Karyn Colman B.Vet.Med., MRCVS
Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
by Pamela A. Davol
Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
by Michael Richards, DVM
New Diatnostic Test for Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
by Foster & Smith PetEducation.com
Immune-mediated Hemolytic Anemia: 70 cases (1988-1996)
by Reimer, Troy, and Warnick
Meisha's Hope
by Joanne Dickson
Vaccine-associated Immune-mediated Hemolytic Anemia in the Dog
by Duval and Giger
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B.A.R.F.
Interested in the BARF ("Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods" aka "Bones and Raw
Food") Diet? Visit the
BARF FAQ
For an example of diets of raw meaty bones, raw meat, and
raw vegetable, visit the
Jubilee Aires Airedale Terriers
and the
Sagacious Airedales
websites.
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Bloat
The dog may have an obviously distended stomach especially near the ribs but
this is not always evident depending on the dog's body configuration. The
biggest clue is the vomiting: the pet appears highly nauseated and is retching
but little is coming up. If this is seen, rush your dog to the veterinarian
IMMEDIATELY.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A little vomiting or diarrhea here and there seems to be pretty standard for
pet dogs. Dogs eat all sorts of ridiculous things they aren't supposed to.
Still, many owners notice that their pets seem to have vomiting or diarrhea a
bit more often than it seems they should. It might be subtle where one notices
that one is cleaning up a hairball or vomit pile rather more frequently than
with previous pets or it could be the realization that one hasn't seen the pet
have a normal stool in weeks.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a serious problem today
for many pets. When suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, the body's
normal
rhythmic contractions of the digestive tract become irregular and
uncoordinated. This interferes with the normal movement of food and waste
material, and leads to the accumulation of mucus and toxins in the
intestine. This accumulated material sets up a partial obstruction
of the
digestive tract, trapping gas and stools, which in turn causes bloating,
distention, and constipation. IBS may affect the entire gastrointestinal
tract, from the mouth through the colon.
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Tumors
Overview
Risk and Prevention
Screening
Treatment Options
Ask the Experts
Support
News
Types of Tumors
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Veterinary Cancer Society
The Veterinary Cancer Society was formed in 1974 by an interested group
of veterinary oncologists. It is a non-profit educational organization
that is incorporated in the State of Illinois. Our current membership
numbers around 600 and includes specialists in medical, surgical, and
radiation oncology, internists, pathologists, pharmacologists, and
general practitioners from all over the United States and the world.
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Cancer -- Natural Solution-- Natural Preventative
You may believe that cancer is different from other
diseases, acting like a
fire, in that you can't stop it once it has started. Therefore, you have
to cut it out or radiate it to death or chemically destroy every cancerous
cell in the body since it can never become normal again. Nothing could be
more wrong. Cancer is a very treatable disease and a disease we should
not
lose hope over. By taking a look at the factors that cause Cancer, and
looking at what feeds Cancer, you can stop it in the body.
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Coccidioidomycosis
("Valley Fever")
Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection, often called "Valley Fever," which is
more common in the Southwestern United States. The fungus,
Coccidioides immitis,
can cause mild to severe respiratory disease in dogs, cats, and people. The
mild form of disease is more common and can be easily treated; the more severe
form of the disease can be life threatening.
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Carsickness in Dogs
Carsickness--foaming, drooling, retching and/or vomiting--is almost always a
product of negative reinforcement, and a lack of experience. Often, the dog
that suffers from carsickness is a young puppy who has trouble keeping his
balance in the moving vehicle or is afraid during his first few rides. The
victim may be an older dog who never sees the inside of a car except when it's
time to go to the veterinarian or the groomer. He may even be unlucky enough to
get an additional set of rides to and from the boarding kennel when he is left
there during his family's vacations. For these dogs, the car becomes a form of
mental and physical stress. It's no wonder they get sick. Yet the majority of
dogs love riding in cars. It is a treat beyond measure, the very thought of
which fills the dog with uncontrollable excitement.
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Cataracts: Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations: The Natural Way
Cataracts are the leading cause of impaired vision and
blindness in pets
today. Cataract descries a loss of transparency of the eye lens.
The
origin of cataracts formation is free-radical damage to some of the
sulfur-containing proteins in the lens. These delicate protein fibers
form
white spots when they are damaged. The damaged lens cannot transmit light
effectively to the retina.
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Colitis
In classifying diarrhea, it is important to determine whether the problem
relates to the small intestine (diarrheas originating here are more serious) or
large intestine. Diarrheas of the large intestine have the following common
characteristics:
They are not associated with weight loss
They are associated with straining and sense of sudden urgency
They often involve fresh blood in the stool
They often involve slime or mucus in the stool
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Congenital and Heritable Disorders in Dogs
According to a guide published by The Association of Veterinarians for Animal
Rights, the following congenital and heritable diseases have been identified in
Airedales:
Acral lick dermatitis: a skin disease caused by an animal's licking a localized
area excessively, especially on the legs and
paws.
Acute moist dermatitis: known as "hot spots," a localized area of a severely
itchy, inflamed and oozing dermatitis
exacerbated by the animal's intense licking and chewing at the spot.
Cerebellar hypoplasia: a condition where the cerebellum, a part of the brain,
is poorly formed (too small or absent) and
doesn't function properly or at all.
Corneal dystrophy: an abnormality of the cornea usually characterized by
shallow pits in the surface.
Distichiasis: abnormally growing eyelashes.
Entropion: an abnormal rolling in of the eyelid.
Factor IX deficiency or hemophilia B: same as hemophilia A, but more rare and
involves a different clotting factor. Affects
about 20 dog breeds.
Granulomatous sebaceous adenitis: a disease of sebaceous (sweat) skin glands
characterized by reactive tissue growth
and autoimmune destruction of the sebaceous glands. Hair loss occurs and is
poorly responsive to treatment.
Hemolytic anemia: anemia caused by the destruction of the red blood cells by an
autoimmune process.
Hemophilia B: a blood clotting disorder due to lack of coagulation factor IX.
Hyposomatotropism: failure of the body growth hormones (somatomedins) to
develop fully. Also known as growth
hormone-responsive dermatosis.
Hypothyroidism: a common endocrine disease where the body produces an
abnormally low amount of thyroid hormones.
An autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland which affects more than 50 dog
breeds.
Immunoglobulin A deficiency: a condition where concentrations of secretory
immune globulins are low.
Lymphocytic thyroiditis: an autoimmune disease causing inflammation and
destruction of the thyroid gland, which becomes
infiltrated with lymphocytes (white blood cells) and leads to hypothyroidism.
This is the most common endocrine disease of the
dog and has an inherited predisposition.
Narcolepsy: a neurological disorder characterized by falling asleep suddenly
(collapse) which can occur during periods
of activity and last for various lengths of time.
Pannus: an immunologic eye disease characterized by abnormal growth of tissue
over the cornea.
Progressive retinal atrophy: a disease where the retina slowly deteriorates,
producing night blindness.
Retinal detachment: where the retina is unattached to the back of the eye.
Retinal dysplasia: a condition where the retina is malformed.
Thyroiditis: an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland.
Trembling of the hindquarters: a condition where the rear legs tremble due to
muscle weakness or other pathologies.
Umbilical hernia: a break in the abdominal muscle wall at the point where the
umbilical cord enters the body.
von Willebrand's disease: a type of bleeding disorder caused by defective blood
platelet function. Occurs in 59 dog
breeds but most often in Doberman pinschers. An autosomal trait affecting both
sexes.
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Dental Home Health Care
Dental home care is the single most important aspect of regular dental care.
With proper home care, your pet may not need that six month dentistry, thus
saving you the expense and your pet the extra anesthetic.
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Diahrrea
What causes diahrrea?
Diarrhea is not a disease; rather, it is a symptom of many different diseases.
Many mild cases of diarrhea can be resolved quickly with simple treatments.
Others are the result of fatal illnesses, such as cancer.
Even diarrhea caused by mild illnesses may become fatal if treatment is not
begun early enough
to prevent severe fluid and nutrient losses. Always seek advice from your
veterinarian if diarrhea persists
for longer than one or two days.
Severe diahrrea is frequently caused by internal infections or worms
infestations.
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Ear Infections
Disease of the ear usually stems from over-production of wax as occurs in
response to irritation. Allergic skin disease affecting the ears is one
possible cause (especially in recurring cases); other causes of ear infections
include ear mites, and foreign bodies (such as grass awns or foxtails), or
hair growth deep in the canal. The moisture of the wax promotes bacterial
growth and infection. Soon wax in ears is joined by pus.
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Canine Epilepsy Resource Center
The purpose of
Epil-K9 to is to discuss canine epilepsy and seizures. List members are
encouraged to ask questions
and/or give information on these disorders according to their experiences.
However, suggestions
and advice found here are not to be misconstrued as an alternative to personal,
professional
veterinary care. This forum has been designed to provide a warm, welcoming
environment to
anyone with a seizuring dog or is interested in this health problem. It is also
designed to educate
and inform us, so we may better deal with seizures in our animals. Therefore,
we strive for a friendly
atmosphere of mutual cooperation and understanding. We are a large and very
active list, with
members from over 20 countries. In addition EPIL-K9, is very fortunate to have
veterinarians,
including leading veterinary specialists in canine epilepsy, on the list
sharing their knowledge with
us. We hope that you will find the information contained in these pages helpful
and informative.
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Epilepsy -- A Growing Concern
Epilepsy has become a growing concern with pet owners and is
becoming a
very common problem in veterinary medicine.
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Food Allergies
The classical canine food allergy lesion distribution includes signs of Facial
Itching, Foot or Limb Chewing, Belly Itching, Recurrent Ear Infections. (Only
some of the above signs are usually present in a given animal; not neccesarily
all). Food allergy requires time to develop; most animals have been eating the
offending food for years with no trouble.
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Garbage can be Fatal
Ingesting compost, garbage, or moldy foods (especially moldy
dairy products) within two hours before the onset of signs. Toxins ingested in
low quantities can cause fine muscle tremors that
may last for several hours or days. With larger exposures, the tremors can
become severe, progress to seizures, and may result
in death. Tremors in cases of non-lethal intoxication may last several days.
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Health Insurance
Is Pet Health Insurance an option for your Airedale?
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Heartworm Disease
Heartworm: the Parasite
What Happens in Heartworm Disease
Diagnosis of Heartworm Disease
Treatment of Infection
Prevention of Infection
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Heat Exhaustion ....
... and other Summer Dangers for your Dog
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Hemangiosarcoma:
Hemangiosarcoma
Definition by Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Information
Hemangiosarcoma, Hemangiopericytomas and Hemangiomas
by Mike Richards, DVM
OncoLink FAQ: Dog Hemangiosarcoma
by Lili Duda, VMD
Hemangiosarcoma - The Silent Killer
by Anita R. Weidinger, D.V.M.
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Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources from Working Dog
These on-line resources provide valuable educational information about canine
hip dysplasia and other common canine orthopedic diseases and conditions and
their inheritance, diagnosis, and treatment. Most of these resources provide
comprehensive, non-breed specific coverage of the topics.
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Hip Dysplasia - Gold Bead Implantation
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Helicobacter Infection
If you have a pet with chronic nausea, you may want to be familiar with this
infection.
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Hind Leg Weakness - Physical Therapy Exercise
This physical therapy
exercise helps the dog make the "brain to leg" connection plus builds
up leg muscle. A myofascial release therapist and I developed this exercise specifically for my Airedale who had hind-leg weakness.
My vets were amazed at how long I was able to keep Tracr up
and wobbly and how much muscle was still maintained in his back legs after
he lost all use of them. I think this exercise helped with that a lot.
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Hot Spots
Hot spots, known as acute moist pyoderma, are warm, painful, oozing patches of
the skin that can appear very quickly
(often in a single day). They generally form as a response to an initial
irritant, such as a fleabite, a local allergic reaction, or
other causes (ticks, burrs, mosquitoes, or a burn from a too-hot
clipper blade). Suggestions from Airedale owners for curing hot spots.
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Inhalant Allergies
Common allergens are pollens, dander, grasses, trees, and fabrics; any airborne
particle can potentially become an allergen. Pets almost always show allergic
reactions through their skin. This means that not only atopy shows as itchy
skin but so do food allergy and insect bite allergy. Since there are many
allergic causes for a pet's itchy skin, we look for certain diagnostic hints
that point us in the direction of atopy.
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Stopping the Itch
The methods used to treat pruritis, the itchiness that causes your dog to
scratch. It may take several tries to work out the proper combination of
shampoo/food supplements/drug and dosage schedule for your dog, but is worth
the effort.
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Itch Relief - Alternatives to Steroids
Excessive licking, chewing, and scratching can make a pet's life miserable for
month after month, even year after year. For rapid relief of itch and
inflammation, nothing matches the corticosteroid hormones such as cortisone,
hydrocortisone, prednisone, dexamethasone, and others.) There are some animals
that seem unable to live with any degree of comfort without these medications.
Unfortunately, these hormones have widespread and potentially dangerous actions
throughout the body
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Kennel Cough
Kennel cough is a bronchitis characterized by a harsh, hacking cough which most
people describe as sounding like "something stuck in my dog's throat." It is
analogous to a chest cold for humans and is only a serious condition in special
circumstances.
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Kidney Disease -- Nutritional Healing
Kidney Disease is becoming very common in older dogs
and cats.
Whenever there is a problem with the kidneys or bladder it means something
is in the body that should not be there -- usually toxins. The kidneys
are
almost like a filter, it will filter freely for a long time clogging very
slowly. If the kidneys are not cleaned out periodically, they eventually
clog causing urinary tract problems and eventually kidney failure. The
solution is to clean the kidneys out so the filter can flow freely. Once
the filter flows freely the body is able to function properly.
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Lick Granuloma
The so-called "Lick granuloma" is a raised, usually ulcerated area on a dog's
wrist or ankle area caused by the dog's own incessant licking. This type of
foot-chewing may be compared to nail-biting in people. We chew our nails when
we are bored or worried, out of habit, or even as an obsessive/compulsive
behavior. Often, we find similar motivations in these foot-chewing dogs.
Frequently, there has been a change at home such as: lengthy confinement,
addition of a new pet or human
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Liver Disease
Liver disease is a degenerative inflammatory disease that
results in the
hardening and scarring of liver cells. The liver becomes unable to
function properly due to the scarred tissue, which prevents the normal passage
of blood through the liver.
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Mammary Gland Tumors
Mammary gland ("breast") tumors are the most common type of tumor in the
unspayed female dog.
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Onions are Toxic to Dogs
Onions are toxic to dogs. The toxicity is dose dependent, so the bigger the
animal, the more onion
need be consumed to cause a toxicity. Onion toxicity causes a Heinz body
anemia. Heinz bodies
are small bubble-like projections which protrude from a red blood cell and can
be seen when the
cells are stained. This "bubble" is a weak spot in the red blood cell and,
therefore, the cell has a
decreased life-span and ruptures prematurely.
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Is Your Dog Overweight?
Corpulent Canines? by Chris Zink, DVM, PhD
Ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments (often both legs), severe degenerative
arthritis in dogs in their prime, degenerative disk disease, and many more
conditions that are caused by, or exacerbated by, excess weight.
Includes the famouns "Pumpkin Diet." Reduce your dog's regular food by 33% and
replace it with a 67% volume of canned pumpkin (not the kind with sugar and
spices, ready-made for pies). For example, if you are currently feeding your
dog 3 cups of food, you would instead feed him 2 cups of food and a whole cup
of canned pumpkin. Dogs love the pumpkin—it has the texture of canned dog food,
it provides vitamins and roughage, it makes them feel full (so they don't
forage in the yard for leftovers), and they lose weight!
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Pancreatitis
Any time a dog appears to be exhibiting signs of unexplained pain, pancreatitis
must be considered. Vomiting is common with pancreatitis. Depression can be
severe. Affected pets may seem restless or be reluctant to move, they may seem
weak, irritable, have diarrhea or simply refuse to eat. Many owners recognize
that their pet is very ill but may be baffled by a lack of symptoms to explain
their pet's discomfort -- they just know they don't feel well.
The "typical" pancreatitis patient is middle-aged or older and overweight.
There may be a slightly higher prevalence of this problem in female dogs but it
does occur commonly in both sexes. Often, the family has just had a party or a
big holiday meal when this disease strikes. This is not a disease that
restricts itself to any particular scenario, though. It often occurs in
patients that do not fit the typical profile and it has highly variable
clinical signs.
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Panosteitis
Spontaneously occurring lameness that usually occurs in large breed dogs.
Affected dogs are usually in the 5 to 14 month age range and male dogs are more
commonly infected than female dogs. The disease has been reported in dogs as
young as 2 months and can occur in young mature dogs. The lameness tends to
occur very suddenly, usually without a history of trauma or excessive exercise.
In most cases one or the other front leg is affected first and then the problem
tends to move around, making it appear that the lameness is shifting from leg
to leg. There are often periods of improvement and worsening of the symptoms in
a cyclic manner. This makes evaluation of treatment difficult since many dogs
will spontaneously recover with or without treatment and then relapse. Many
long-time Airedale breeders recommend that you NOT give pain medication because
it then causes the dog to do more than it should. They do recommend exercise to
maintain muscle mass.
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Parvovirus
While the parvoviruses of other species have been well known for decades, the
canine parvovirus is a relative newcomer. The original canine parvovirus,
discovered in 1967 and called "CPV-1," did not represent much of a medical
threat except to newborn puppies but by 1978, a new variant, "CPV-2" appeared
in the U.S. This newer version seems to represent a mutation from the feline
parvovirus (which is more commonly known as the "feline distemper virus").
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Prozac and Dogs
Common side effects of Prozac in dogs (from the vet manuals):
-- vomiting
-- diarrhea
-- lethargy
-- increased thirst
-- appetite fluctuations
-- incontinance
-- tremor
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Rabies
Virus present in the infected animal's saliva enters the victim's tissues
during the bite. The virus attaches to the local muscle cells for a couple of
days before penetrating to local nerves and beginning its slow ascent to the
brain. Once within nervous tissue, the virus is not accessible to the immune
system and may safely proceed, though the journey is slow taking up to one year
(average time between bite and detectable virus in the brain is 20-30 days).
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Ringworm
Not a worm at all, but a fungal infection of the skin. Contagious to humans.
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Sarcoptic Mange
Also called "scabies." This mite infection is extremely itchy and contageous.
While difficult to diganose, this condition is easy to treat.
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Seizures
Seizures may be caused by situations within the brain (such as trauma or
infection) or by situations centered outside the brain (such as low blood
sugar, circulating metabolic toxins, or external poisons). The first step is
to rule out situations centered outside the brain, easily done with a blood
test. An ophthalmic exam may also be performed as the retina may show signs of
a brain infection. If these tests are negative, the next step is determined by
the age of the pet.
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Tapeworm
Because the eggs are passed by the pet in packets (segments), they often do not
show up on the fecal exam. (The packet must break open for the eggs to be
seen.) Consider that the pet has tapeworms if segments are seen under its tail,
around its anus, or on its feces. Segments can be passed in small groups
connected to each other leading the owner to describe a worm that sounds larger
than a grain of rice. Tapeworm segments are also quite flat.
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Toxic Plant List
This is a growing reference that includes plant images, pictures of affected
animals and presentations concerning the botany, chemistry, toxicology,
diagnosis and prevention of poisoning of animals by plants and other natural
flora (fungi, etc.)
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New Vaccination Protocols
-- the reasoning behind the new protocols
Highlights of the 2006 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines
UC Davis VMTH Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines
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Weight Problems in Pets
There are many reasons a pet may be suffering from a weight problem. A
pet
who is overweight could be suffering from an illness, eating too much ,
getting too little exercise, or eating a poor quality diet. If your pet
is
overweight, you need to consider all the factors contributing to the weight
gain. What does the diet consist of? How much exercise is he/she
getting? However many high fat snacks are given during the day? How
many
times a day do you feed? Are there any other health problems? These
are
all important questions in determining what is causing the problem.
An underweight pet must be carefully monitored because a sudden weight loss
can signal a serious illness. If you feel your pet is underweight, it is
very important to contact a qualified person to assess the situation to see
what the problem may be.
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West Nile Virus and Dogs
Q. Can West Nile virus cause illness in dogs or cats?
A. There is a published report of West Nile virus isolated from a dog in
southern Africa(Botswana) in 1982. West Nile virus has been isolated from
several dead cats in 1999 and 2000. A serosurvey of dogs and cats in the
epidemic area showed a low infection rate.
Q. Can infected dogs or cats be carriers (i.e.,reservoirs) for West Nile virus
and transmit the virus to humans?
A. West Nile virus is transmitted by infectious mosquitoes. There is no
documented evidence of person-to-person, animal-to-animal, or animal-to-person
transmission of West Nile virus.Veterinarians should take normal infection
control precautions when caring for an animal suspected to have this or any
viral infection.
Q. How do dogs or cats become infected with West Nile virus?
A. The same way humans become infected by the bite of infectious mosquitoes.
The virus is located in the mosquito's salivary glands. During blood feeding,
the virus is injected into the animal. The virus then multiplies and may cause
illness. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds, which may
circulate the virus in their blood for a few days. It is possible that dogs and
cats could become infected by eating dead infected animals such as birds, but
this is unproven.
Q. Can a dog or cat infected with West Nile virus infect other dogs or cats?
A. No. There is no documented evidence that West Nile virus is transmitted from
animal to animal.
Q. How long can a dog or cat be infected with West Nile virus?
A. The answer is not known at this time.
Q. Should a dog or cat infected with West Nile virus be destroyed? What is the
treatment for an animal infected with West Nile virus?
A. No. There is no reason to destroy an animal just because it has been
infected with West Nile virus. Full recovery from the infection is likely.
Treatment would be supportive and consistent with standard veterinary practices
for animals infected with a viral agent.
In the U.S. through July, 2001, West Nile virus has been documented in
Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Ohio,and the District
of Columbia.
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Yeast/Skin/Ears/Allergies/Bacterial Infections
Yeasts are single cell organisms which are found on the surfaces of all
living things, including your pet's body. Yeasts normally live on the
mucous membranes of the digestive tract. Unfriendly bacteria, viruses,
allergens and other enemies also find their way into other membrane-lined
passageways and cavities. Also existing in the body are billions of
friendly germs.
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Not just for Schnauzers. Comprehensive listing of health and nutritional resources
covering the whole spectrum.
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