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Just like humans, dogs get sick. Medications are used on dogs to make them feel better, ease their pain and help deal with whatever has caused their sickness in the first place. Pet owners and veterinarians are not in charge of testing drugs for animals...
It is thought that dogs get just as much information from scent as we humans do from vision. (In "Insomnia," Stephen King suggested that a dog's soul rested in her nose.)Dogs can be trained to detect one particular scent from the millions that abound in...
After years of treating goats for worms and other parasites with various medications, the parasites are becoming drug resistant. This has made parasitic infections in goats more deadly and problematic for goat owners. The barber pole worm--coccidia-- and...
Many over-the-counter medications specifically formulated for dogs are available. Some of these products include anti-inflammatory medications. With the canine-specific drugs now available, it is becoming increasingly less necessary to use medications...
Some breeds of dogs, particularly the larger breeds, are prone to problems with hip joints. The condition is known as hip dysplasia. In the worst cases the hip bone and socket become so loose fitting that the dog is in constant pain and its quality of...
Dog seizures can have many different causes. The proper dog seizure solution will depend on the cause of the dog seizures. Going to the veterinarian should be your first step in solving your dog's issues with canine epilepsy.
If you've ever crossed a national border, you've probably seen customs officials with drug-sniffing dogs. In some cases, they might have searched you or your vehicle. Drug dogs are one of the most basic and effective means of detecting illegal drugs...
Watch closely how your dog walks, runs and sits. If the dog is using an altered gait, favoring one leg, moving slowly, losing balance or in obvious pain, the cause may be canine arthritis or hip dysplasia. Rimadyl is a prescription medication for...
A stomach ulcer in a horse is a painful sloughing of the lining of the stomach which can cause behavioral and health issues in the affected animal. Stomach ulcers, also referred to as equine gastric ulcer syndrome, have many causes such as overfeeding...
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Pets get anxious sometimes, an observation that comes as no surprise to dog and cat owners. Triggers for pet anxiety include adjustment to new surroundings, severe weather, unhappiness over being left alone for an extended period and taking a long trip...
Fungal diseases in dogs are caused either by the animal inhaling the fungal spores or from contamination of the dog's skin by the fungi. Fungal spores are a normal inhabitant of the environment and, when in contact with cells of the dog, will release...
Owners of dogs suffering with allergies are always seeking ways to find relief for their animals. Atopica, a prescription medication for pets purchased from a veterinarian or veterinary pharmacy, may offer some assistance.
Gabapentin is a prescription drug originally developed to treat epilepsy in humans, but today, it's used to relieve pain in people, dogs, cats and a variety of other animals. Read on to find out what Gabapentin mean for your dog.
Dogs are very sensitive to human medications. Because of this, all such medications should be kept well out of the way of areas a dog can reach. A locked medicine cabinet is one of the best places to keep them. Should your dog ingest any medications...
Symptoms of heartworm disease in canines are loss of appetite, fatigue, weight loss, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath indicated by gasping and gulping for air, coughing that continues unabated, coat deterioration, swollen limbs, and, in severe...
Acepromazine is used in veterinary medicine as a tranquilizer for cats and dogs and is classified as a Phenothiazine. Phenothiazines, like Acepromazine, depress motivation and arousal and decrease dopamine levels. It is excreted in the urine and...
Heartworm is a devastating parasite passed through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes bite infected animals and then bite other animals, passing larvae into the bloodstream. The larvae migrate to the heart and pulmonary artery. The worms grow and breed, giving...
Humans can become infected with roundworms when you come into contact with the eggs and then touch your mouth, or they can enter the body through the skin. There are several types of roundworms, most of which live in the intestines. Treatment includes...
Pet health pharmacies are places where pet medications can be purchased online. These pharmacies deal only with pet medications. Many times it is less expensive to order medications from a pet pharmacy than it is to purchase it from the veterinarian's...
People become infected with tapeworms when they consume a food or drink containing the eggs and larvae of the worms. Tapeworms can often be asymptomatic, so you may not even know that you are a carrier. This is especially true of adult tapeworms in the...
Panacur (or fenbendazole) is an antiparasitic medication used in large and small animals, including cats and dogs. While it is generally safe, some side effects have been reported with the use of Panacur.
Giardia are one-celled small organisms that inhabit the intestines of dogs and other animals. Though scientists and veterinarians do not fully understand these parasites, there are some identifiable symptoms and treatments available for dogs suffering...
Sucralfate (Carafate) is a prescription medication that is used in the prevention of stomach ulcers in dogs. There have been some side effects associated with the use of Sucralfate.
Heartworm, technically called dirofilaria immitis, is a parasite that is spread by mosquitoes and mostly affects dogs. Because these parasites live in the heart, an infection can be serious and sometimes fatal. Veterinarians usually recommend giving dogs...
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