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Overweight dogs have an increased risk of many health conditions, including diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, and some forms of cancer. This article reviews the components of a strong weight loss plan and includes tips for success to discourage begging and help promote healthy weight loss in dogs who live in a multi-dog household.
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Food allergies can be problematic for many cats, especially after years on the same diet. Clinical signs may manifest as gastrointestinal or skin problems. Animal proteins are the most common causes and strict avoidance is the best way to treat affected cats. An 8 to 12-week elimination diet trial on a special veterinary diet is the only definitive method to diagnose a food allergy and, in some cases, the veterinary diet may need to be continued long-term.
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Food allergies can be problematic for many dogs, especially after years on the same diet. Clinical signs may manifest as gastrointestinal or skin problems. Some animal proteins are the most common causes and strict avoidance is the best way to treat affected dogs. An eight to twelve-week elimination diet trial on a special veterinary diet is the only definitive method to diagnose a food allergy and, in some cases, the veterinary diet may need to be continued long-term.
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Food intolerance covers a large number of adverse food reactions that do not involve the immune system, and generally cause digestive issues. This handout outlines the various types of food reactions, and how you can help your pet.
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Food intolerance covers a large number of adverse food reactions that do not involve the immune system, and generally cause digestive issues. This handout outlines the various types of food reactions, and how you can help your pet.
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An angular limb deformity (ALD) is an abnormal alignment in one or more bones of the leg. ALDs are usually seen in the forelimb (front leg) of dogs, and they cause the leg to curve, twist, or become shortened.
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Fortetropin is a proprietary bioactive compound derived from chicken egg yolk used to help maintain healthy muscle and reduce muscle loss due to aging, injury, or surgery. It is used in cats and dogs. Fortetropin comes in powder form to be given orally. Avoid in pets allergic to eggs or chicken.
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Fosfomycin is an antimicrobial medication used to treat multi-drug-resistant bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine. Fosfomycin comes in granule and compounded liquid suspension forms.
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Fractured teeth in cats can result from fights, car accidents, and chewing on hard objects. There are five classifications of tooth fractures and each needs treatment to avoid tooth sensitivity and pain. Because cats have thin enamel, even a small chip fracture can cause pain and needs veterinary care. Clinical signs include chewing on one side of the mouth, excessive drooling, pawing at the mouth, and facial swelling.
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Dogs often break their teeth from chewing on bones, antlers, and hard chew toys. There are five classifications of tooth fractures and each needs treatment to avoid tooth sensitivity and pain. Clinical signs include chewing on one side of the mouth, excessive drooling, dropping food while eating, pawing at the mouth, and facial swelling. Your veterinarian may perform a root canal or extract the tooth. Eliminating hard chew toys and treats can prevent tooth fractures.