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Dog with atopic dermatitis, with signs around the eye created by rubbing. Atopy is a hereditary [3] and chronic (lifelong) allergic skin disease. Signs usually begin between 6 months and 3 years of age, with some breeds of dog, such as the golden retriever, showing signs at an earlier age.
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 ...
There is an increased risk of infection associated with amount of time spent outdoors, a larger roaming space accessed by the dog, and increasing age. [ 19 ] Cryptococcosis * is a fungal disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans that affects both dogs and humans.
It is used to treat skin and soft tissue infections in dogs and cats. [4] The antimicrobial effects last for 14 days following administration. [5] In drug studies, cefovecin administered to dogs was 92.4% effective against skin infections (secondary superficial pyoderma, abscesses, and infected wounds). In cats, it was 96.8% effective against ...
A popular arthritis medication for dogs has sickened thousands of pets and likely caused others to die, the Food and Drug Administration said in an urgent warning. Dangerous side effects from the ...
This Australian Cattle Dog's obesity poses a health risk for the dog. Obesity is an increasingly common problem in dogs in Western countries. As with humans, obesity can cause numerous health problems in dogs (although dogs are much less susceptible to the common cardiac and arterial consequences of obesity than humans are).
Side effects from intra-articular administration can include joint pain, swelling, lameness, and, rarely, infection of the joint. Intramuscular injection can cause dose-dependent inflammation and bleeding, since PSGAG is an analogue of the anticoagulant heparin. [4] In dogs, this may manifest as bleeding from the nose or as bloody stools. [7]
Risk factors for abscess formation include intravenous drug use. [20] Another possible risk factor is a prior history of disc herniation or other spinal abnormality, [21] though this has not been proven. Abscesses are caused by bacterial infection, parasites, or foreign substances.