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Skin conditions in dogs are very common, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and understand the factors that cause them. Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says ...
Naproxen (Aleve)* has a long half-life in dogs and can cause gastrointestinal irritation, anemia, melena (digested blood in feces), and vomiting. [175] Antifreeze* is very dangerous to dogs and causes central nervous system depression and acute kidney injury. Treatment needs to be within eight hours of ingestion to be successful. [174]
The treatment is just an antibiotic, and most puppies do fine after medication, but you do need to take your puppy to your local veterinarian so that the stool can be examined under a microscope.
Ear infections are common in both dogs and cats, particularly those with floppy ears or long hair that traps moisture. Treatment is usually non-invasive and involves antibiotics or ear drops, with ...
UK squirrelpox virus is an entirely different virus to that which causes skin fibromas (tumours) in American grey squirrels. UK grey squirrels carry the virus but are unaffected by it whereas in red squirrels, the virus causes skin ulcers, lesions, and scabs. It can also cause swelling and discharge (from the lesions/scabs) near the eyes, mouth ...
Dogs can develop many of the same types of cancer as humans. Many canine cancers are described with the same terminology and use the same classification systems as human cancers. [1] Mast cell tumors are the most common type of skin cancer in canines. [1] Lymphoma; Prostate cancer; Brain cancer; Hemangiosarcoma is a type of cancer that is ...
The United States Food and Drugs Administration is warning pet owners about a common medication given to pets to treat arthritis. The F.D.A. now says that the drug Librela may be associated with ...
Some of the more common possible causes of fading puppy syndrome are: Hypothermia and hyperthermia [3] Lack of adequate care from the mother [2] [3] Congenital defects [2] [3] Low birth weight [3] Infection or disease [3] After birth, the majority of the puppy's immune system is gained through the colostrum, or first milk. If the puppy is ...