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How To Treat Dog Ear Infections

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Some dogs are prone to ear infections.  The symptoms typically associated with an ear infection are scratching of the ears, shaking of the head, irritability when the ears are touched, or whimpering when the ears are touched.  Ear infections are caused by a number of different factors including bacterial infections, ear mites, unhealthy environments, [...]

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What Is Heartworm Disease?

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Heartworm disease is a very serious and possibly fatal illness caused by parasitic worms that live in the arteries of the lungs and sometimes in the right side [...]

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Benadryl Can Be Used to Treat Allergies in Dogs

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Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCl) is a great drug for people with severe allergies, but it also works well for dogs that have severe allergic reactions.   Common symptoms of an allergic reaction are urticaria (hives) and angioedema (swelling of the face).   Urticaria and angioedema  usually develop within 20 minutes of being exposed to the allergen (the thing [...]

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Glucosamine and Chrondrotin Supplements Aid in Pain Management of Arthritic Dogs

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Glucosamine and chondrotin  supplements have been proven effective for humans for keeping the cartilage of joints healthy.  Since glucosamine is a precursor for glycosaminoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans are one of the major components in joint cartilage, supplemental glucosamine is often used to help prevent cartilage degeneration and treat arthritis.  The same glucosamine treatments used by humans [...]

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Supplements, An Alternate Method To Treating Cushings Disease In Dogs

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Summary:  Natural supplements are a more cost effective, less invasive way to help control your dog’s Cushings disease than the regularly prescribed veterinary treatments.
Cushing’s disease, also  called hyperadrenocorticism, is caused by the production of excess hormones from the adrenal glands.   Cushing’s disease typically occurs in older dogs with a variety of symptoms that can mimic [...]

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Cranberry: A Great Solution For Preventing UTIs In People And Dogs

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It is fairly well understood that the addition of a couple of glasses of cranberry juice per day can help to prevent a human from developing urinary tract infections (UTIs).  Cranberry juice is very high in vitamin C, which helps to acidify the bladder, and make it an uninhabitable place for bacteria.
UTIs are caused when  [...]

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