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WHEN veterinarians treated pets for illnesses 20 years ago, success was definitely a crapshoot. Today, the odds have shifted. This was the message of the 73rd Annual Western Veterinary Conference Feb. 11-15 in Las Vegas. "Overall, anything that can be done for people can be done for your pet," says Dr. Stephen Crane, conference executive director.
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Bees, wasps, and yellow jackets are a fact of life during summer. When most of us spot these insects, we try to avoid them. Most pets, however, don't. Many pets even try to hunt or eat them. Is it because they don't get stung? No! Dogs and cats can and do get stung. For most pets—just as for most humans—insect stings are little more than a small pain and a nuisance. But for a pet who has an allergic reaction, a sting can be serious, even life threatening.
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by: Bryce Burchett
Okay, here is a question a lot of folks here would probably like to know, and it is, IMHO, vital to any informed rational discussion: How exactly do vaccines work? What is the mechanics of the thing?
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Shelter Allows Experiments On Animals Set For Euthanasia
By DUNCAN MANSFIELD
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (AP) _ One of the oldest Humane Society chapters in the United States allowed veterinary students to conduct drug experiments on shelter cats and dogs before they were put to death.
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While Mad Cow disease and FMD (Foot & Mouth Disease) are now raging in Europe and causing concern even in the Philippines, a new pet virus (Canine Coronavirus or CCV) has been confirmed to be already present in the country.
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Worming your dog is not only an essential part of your dog's preventive health program, it is also necessary due to human health risks associated with worm infection. Below are some important points to remember with regard to worming your dog.
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New puppies are really cute, cuddly and fun to play with. Like newborn babies, they are fragile and prone to sickness. And like newborn babies, a doctor needs to check on them first to ensure good health.
A puppy’s first visit to the veterinarian is truly important. It is the ideal time to discuss vaccination schedules, spaying and neutering, nutrition and puppy training.
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Did you know that just like humans, dogs could suffer from arthritis too? A survey conducted across the U.S. showed 1 out of every 5 dogs suffer this chronic disorder – that’s eight million dogs in the U.S. alone!
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What is osteoarthritis (OA)?
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, occurring mainly in older persons. It is characterized by chronic degeneration of the cartilage of the joints, thus, is also called degenerative joint disease. Management of the disease includes medical intervention using drugs, exercise and physical therapy and consideration of orthopedic surgery.
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Some pet owners follow this number one rule, some still don’t.
Vaccinating your dog is a simple procedure that is routinely done by all veterinarians. Vaccinations are safe and effective. Many diseases that were once considered fatal to dogs are now under control due to the use of modern vaccines.
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Infection of intestinal parasites is a common health problem that is shared by young cats and dogs. However, it is difficult to know when they exist among our pets. Although many people assume that a pet with parasites will pass diarrhea or an abnormal stool, frequently, this is not the case.
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