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Satterwhite.B, Flickr Scabies symptoms are a common affliction for household pets. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Kristen Fulham, veterinary dermatologist with Southeast Veterinary Specialists in Matairie, La., to get some insights about the condition. Are scabies symptoms potentially deadly or are they common? Symptoms of scabies include itching, crusty skin, oozing and cracking of skin, lack of appetite, hair loss, and overall decline in the quality of your pet's health. Scabies can be fatal if left untreated. ...

.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 ...

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. ...

br1dotcom, Flickr Cyproheptadine is a veterinary drug used to stimulate appetite in cats, and may also work in dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Andy Plauche of Lafayette Veterinary Care Center in Lafayette, La., to get some insights about the drug. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet. What is cyproheptadine? Cyproheptadine is a type of antihistamine that is used as an appetite stimulant primarily in cats but may also work in dogs. ...

UMBRELLA SHOT, Flickr Many pet rescue and adoption advocates live by the motto "Pets are for life." But what if your pet is unintentionally driving a wedge between you and your love life? A new AP-Petside poll found that, when forced to choose, as many as 14 percent of current pet owners would tell their spouses or significant others to hit the road rather than ditch their pets. When it comes to unmarried pet owners, the numbers skew slightly more in favor of pets -- 25 percent. The majority of those surveyed in the AP-Petside poll agree with Montreal resident Sarah Licha, who would choose a partner first. Licha tells Paw Nation, "If one really questions the choice between a pet and a ...

Golden Retrievers are some of the most popular dogs in the country, according to the American Kennel Club, but even longtime fans of the dogs don't necessarily know all about golden's breeding and history. We asked dog breeder and trainer Chris Miele of Cross Creek Goldens, to tell us what he loves most about the dog and to put our knowledge to the test. "For me, they are the ideal dog. They have a wonderful sense of play, a fun sense of humor and they set a perfect example for us on how to behave," Miele tells Paw Nation. Think you've got the goods on goldens? Take our quiz to find out! How Well Do You Know Golden Retrievers? Who originated the breed in Scotland in the 1860s? ...