Muscle Wasting Diseases

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Muscle wasting refers to a decline in the size and texture of the muscle. Another name for muscle wasting is muscle atrophy. Muscle wasting is a symptom of several different types of diseases, including diabetes, kidney failure and hypothyroid. Muscle wasting can also be a direct result of a neuromu

Bladder & Appetite Herbs for Dogs

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Dogs may suffer from a bladder or appetite problem at one point or another. This can be due to infections, weak digestive systems or many other reasons. Many vets are advocating the use of herbs that improve bladder and appetite function in dogs. These traditional herbs are extremely useful in clear

Summer Fun - Summer Safety

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Summer pet safety, keep your pets safe from seasonal hazards

Thundershirt Closeup #2

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The Thundershirt is designed to provide gentle and constant pressure on the dog's torso. Used to reduce or eliminate noise phobias, separation anxiety, travel anxiety, crate anxiety and aid in general training, no one is really sure how it works or why it works. The thought is that the constant

Leiomyosarcoma in Dogs

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Leiomyosarcomas are malignant tumors that form from smooth muscle tissue throughout a dog's body at various sites, but are most likely to appear in the gastrointestinal tract. The median age for diagnosis is 10.5 years. Treatment and prognosis will depend on the location of the tumors.

Keep Your Pets Safe and Healthy in the Heat of Summer

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Summertime and the living is easy. Or is it? Learn about the dangers of summer heat, thunderstorm and fireworks phobias, water safety and more in this summertime safety tip archive.

Benign Fatty Tumors in Dogs

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You notice your geriatric dog has developed a round lump on her side, and, upon examination, your vet diagnoses a lipoma---a benign tumor composed of adipose (fatty) tissue and cells. Talking with your veterinarian and learning all you can about lipomas, and how they can affect the health of your pe

Gall Bladder Disease in Dogs

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The gallbladder is in your dog's abdomen, attached to his liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used for digesting food. A disease of the gallbladder most commonly occurs in middle-aged and older dogs and is often seen in dogs who also have liver disease. In many instances, pets

What to Use for a Dog Ear Infection

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Dogs can get ear infections in the outer ear, middle ear or the inner ear. Middle and inner ear infections in dogs are considered more serious, and hearing loss can occur if the infection is not treated quickly and effectively.

Urinary Bladder Stones in Dogs

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Dogs can develop stones in their kidneys or urinary tracts, leading to serious and painful complications. Two types of stones commonly affect dogs: calcium oxalate stones and uric acid stones.

Canine Transmission of Lyme Disease

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Canine transmission of Lyme Disease occurs when a deer tick attaches itself by burrowing its head into your pet's skin. In order for transmission of the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi to possibly occur, the tick must be attached for at least two days.

Older Dogs With Lymphoma

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Lymphoma is a cancer that affects mostly middle-age to older dogs. The majority of dogs that present with this disease--upward of 80 percent--do not have any signs of illness, but are brought for a check-up because of raised, hard lumps just under the surface of the skin.

How to Protect a Dog Before Vaccinations

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Puppies that have not yet been vaccinated are at risk for serious illnesses including parvovirus and distemper if exposed to other dogs that have not been vaccinated. Young puppies need socialization and a variety of new experiences in order to become behaviorally healthy adult dogs, but too much so

Dermatology Diary Part 2: Meet Simba and Asia

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Lianne McLeod, former Guide to Exotic Pets at About.com and a veterinarian, has written an extensive "diary" account of her two dogs who suffer from itchy skin and hair loss. Learn what is involved in a veterinary referral work up; how skin diseases are examined and ruled out, the topical

Viewer Viewpoint - Puppy Hangs on Chain Link Fence

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Veterinary Medicine - viewer shares story of young puppy hanging on chain link fence. A warning about collars and supervision of your pet.

Signs of Nose Cancer in Dogs

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Nose cancer is a very dangerous and painful experience for any dog and its owner.dog image by Michal Tudek from Fotolia.comNose cancer, also called nasal cancer or nasosinal cancer, could strike your dog at any time. Although a tumor can start out small in the nose, the metastic rate of...

Why The Trickiest German Vowels Are Not Umlauted

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Learn how to sound like a native German speaker when singing by correctly pronouncing German vowels that are not umlauted.

When You Need to Sing Sick

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With knowledge and practice, you can sing sick with little to no discomfort most of the time.

What May Happen If Your Pet's Ear Problem Isn't Treated

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Otitis and ear infections in the dog are often chronic and can lead to many different types of complications. Learn about some of the complications that occur in a dog with otitis and/or ear infection.

Greyhound Health and Wellness Program at The Ohio State University

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I was fortunate to visit and spend some time at the Greyhound Health and Wellness Program at The Ohio State University. I met with the veterinary staff and interviewed program founder C. Guillermo Couto, DVM Diplomate ACVIM, to learn more about the work they do there for Greyhound health and the ser