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Poi Photography, Flickr Roundworms are a common affliction for household pets that can be fatal if left untreated. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Andrei Tarassov, veterinary neurology resident at the Veterinary Neurological Center in Las Vegas, to get some insights about the condition. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet. What are the signs that my pet has roundworms? Signs of roundworms include diarrhea, weight loss and sometimes worms can be found in the feces. A severe infestation may cause distended belly and anemia, especially in young ...

.thana✌, Flickr Vomiting is a common affliction for household dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Andy Plauche', DVM at Lafayette Veterinary Care Center in Lafayette, La., to get some insights about the condition. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medication or supplements to your pet. What are the signs that my dog's vomiting requires special attention? If your dog is vomiting and becomes depressed or lethargic, then consulting your veterinarian is important. Diarrhea in conjunction with vomiting can rapidly lead to severe dehydration. Early detection of dehydration is an ...

lisa cee, Flickr Metronidazole is a veterinary drug used to treat diarrhea, infections caused by giardia, and irritable bowel syndrome in household pets. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Randy Aronson, owner of Partners In Animal Wellness Services in Tucson, Ariz., to gain some insights about the drug. Always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet. What is metronidazole? Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. ...

Tobyotter, Flickr Diarrhea, a condition which is medically defined as having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements a day, is a common affliction for household dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Cynthia Leveille-Webster, professor of internal medicine at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. What are the signs that my dog has diarrhea? Aside from loose poops (or maybe accidents on the new carpet), frequency, blood in the stool and weight loss may indicate a problem with diarrhea. If problems persist after a couple of days, it may be time to take action. ...

gesika22, Flickr Coccidiosis is a disease caused by a common parasite that affects the intestinal tracts of household pets like cats and dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Barbra Karner, Medical Director of The Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh. What are the signs my pet has coccidiosis? Often there are no signs that your pet has coccidiosis, but their diarrhea may be bloody or yellow in color. How common is coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is a very common affliction, especially in younger and small animals. ...

$holydevil, Flickr Flagyl is a veterinary drug most commonly used to treat diarrhea in household pets. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Gregg Griffenhagen, DVM at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, La., to gain some insights about the drug. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet. What is Flagyl? Flagyl is the trade name for the drug metronidazole, an antibacterial used mainly against anaerobic bacteria and antiprotozoal agent. It belongs to the class of drugs called nitroimidazoles. ...