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Lyme Disease in Dogs -- It is hard to get an early diagnosis of lyme disease in your own dog. The first sign of lyme disease in humans is a rash, well; animals do not develop this rash. Lyme disease is also not one of the first illnesses that the veterinarian looks for when you take your dog in for a visit.
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New Surgery for Hip Dysplasia -- I recently read an article about a new surgical procedure for puppies that is being evaluated as a means to decrease the incidence or severity of hip dysplasia in puppies who are at risk for developing this disease.
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Puppy Pleasure -- Many people seek out professional massage therapists to help heal injuries and relieve pain and stress. Many of these people are also pet owners. You’d be surprised at the number of them who don’t realize that their animals can benefit from the same type of healing touch that they themselves receive.
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Teeth Cleaning & Antibiotics -- Many people wonder when their dogs require antibiotics and when they don't. I believe in the old adage: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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Aromatherapy for Animals: Healing Blends for Dogs -- The trend toward natural health consciousness in humans is gaining popularity in the animal world, too. Many veterinarians are beginning to introduce natural therapies in their practice, including osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, flower essences and more recently aromatherapy. It's just been a few years since aromatherapists and vets have begun to recognize how animals can benefit from this wonderful natural therapy.
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Distemper: Spotting this Dog Killer Before it's Too Late -- Canine distemper is a devastating disease. It often crops up in seemingly healthy pets without any warning. What’s more, distemper often mimics benign problems, like the common cold.
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Dog Worms: Don't Let Them Get Started -- Dog worms are serious business. They need to be treated as soon as possible. And even if you're not sure, get your dog tested anyway, just to be safe.
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Natural Supplement for Arthritis in Dogs -- Arthritis in dogs, as in humans, is a debilitating disease that greatly affects your dog’s health and well being. Most drug treatments for osteoarthritis attempt to reduce pain and maintain joint function, but these treatments do little to restore joint health and can even cause serious side effects.
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Safeguarding Your Dog from Poisons in the Home -- Along with your veterinarian's phone number, you should have posted in prominent vicinity by the phone the number to a 24 hour emergency pet hospital and the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline (888-426-4435). Make sure you know where the pet emergency hospital is before the need arises. Having these numbers available before you need them may save your puppy or dog's life.
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