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LOLren, Flickr Dog skin allergies are common afflictions for household dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Stephen L. Lemarie, a specialist with Southeast Veterinary Specialists in Metairie, La., to get some insights on the condition. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medication or supplements to your pet. What are the signs that my dog has skin allergies? Some of the common signs of allergies in dogs include itching, paw licking, face rubbing, chronic ear infections, recurring skin rashes, skin biting and chewing, hair loss, red patches around the eyes and ears, hot spots, ...
.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 ...
KRO-Media, Flickr Brucellosis is an infectious disease that can infect household pets, which provokes fever-like symptoms and joint pain. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Bruce E. Eilts, Professor of Theriogenology at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, La., to get some insights on this condition. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medication or supplements to your pet. What are the signs that my pet has brucellosis? Brucella canis is more common in breeding animals than in animals that have been spayed or castrated. In intact females the main sign ...
Loowgren, Flickr Neomycin is a veterinary drug used most often as a topical antibiotic for household pets on the skin, eyes and ears. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Andy Plauche from the Lafayette Veterinary Care Center, in Lafayette, La., to gain some insights regarding the drug. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet. What is neomycin? Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It can be used orally (for gut "sterilization") or topically. ...
jared, Flickr Fleas are a common affliction for household pets. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Sandra Merchant, Professor of Dermatology at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, La., to get some insights about this condition. What are the signs that my pet has fleas? A few fleas may go unnoticed. Using a flea comb can help to check if there are any fleas on the pet. If there are more than a few fleas on the pet, you may notice flea feces (which look like specks of dirt, but are comma shaped) when inspected closely. If these specks get wet, they will dissolve and color the ...
bitslammer, Flickr Giardia is an intestinal infection caused by an organism that can be potentially serious for household dogs if they are young, malnourished or debilitated. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Jon M. Fletcher from the department of internal medicine at Southeast Veterinary Specialists in Metairie, 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 has giardia? Soft, frothy diarrhea is the primary clinical sign. How common is giardia in dogs? Giardiasis has a reported ...