Archives for August, 2007
Posted on Aug 31, 2007 under Dog Anxiety, Dogs & Puppies |
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Traveling long distances can get stressful even for humans. As a pet owner, you might have faced issues with your dog while traveling. Sometimes getting the dog to get inside the car for a ride can be particularly challenging. If you have been taking your dog in the car only to visit the vet, he is likely to be averse to a car irrespective of whether you are planning to go to a playground, a holiday or the vet.
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Posted on Aug 30, 2007 under Dog Thyroid Health, Dogs & Puppies, General Pet Articles |
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Cortisol is often referred to as a ‘Stress hormone’. This is because its secretion by the adrenal glands is related to the Stress factor. In addition it also affects blood pressure, blood sugar and is vital to the immunosuppressive actions of the dog’s body. The synthetic form of cortisol, known as hydrocortisone, is used to treat inflammatory diseases, allergic reactions and to supplement deficiencies of the endogenous cortisol.
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Posted on Aug 29, 2007 under Cat Worms, Fleas, Parasites, Cats & Kittens |
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Tapeworms are intestinal Parasites that can infect cats and dogs alike. However the kind of Tapeworms that cats are most susceptible to are different from those that infect dogs in most cases. Cats are most likely to be infected by three groups of Tapeworm species.
* Dipylidium caninum
* Taenia
* Echinococcus
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Posted on Aug 28, 2007 under Dogs & Puppies |
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Just like the human body, your pet’s body too is a complex system of processes that are interdependent upon each other. These processes are controlled by organ systems that control almost each and every function in the body. The endocrine system, for example, is a system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that control the metabolic rate of the body.
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Posted on Aug 27, 2007 under Dog Skin and Coat, Dogs & Puppies |
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The simplest and best way in which you can determine if your pet is healthy or not, is to examine the skin. Feline Acne and cat Dandruff are common occurrences in cats that have underlying medical causes that can be potentially harmful. They can even cause other symptoms like feline Hair Loss.
Most of the cat and dog Skin Problems arise from simple contact allergies. But some can occur due to immune mediated disorders. Irrespective of the actual cause of the skin or Coat problem symptoms like Itching and aberrations are common in almost all skin diseases.
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Posted on Aug 25, 2007 under Dogs & Puppies |
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Practically all conventional medications have side effects. Some side effects are self limiting and mild but others can be severe. Prednisone is often projected as a wonder drug that is used to treat numerous conditions in dogs.
The drug affects almost all parts of the body and is instrumental in remission of autoimmune diseases in cases where the fundamental cause cannot be treated. It is used as a standalone drug or as a supplementary treatment for conditions like allergies, respiratory disorders, Cushings disease in dogs, Addison’s disease and various types of Cancers.
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Posted on Aug 24, 2007 under Cat Worms, Fleas, Parasites, Cats & Kittens |
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Parasitic worms in dogs and cats normally reside in the intestines. The one aspect of these parasitic worms is that worm larvae and eggs can remain dormant for years in tissues and wait for an appropriate trigger to surface and infest your pet.
In many cases it is the Stress factor that acts as a trigger for worms to migrate. Feline Parasites like Roundworms and Hookworms can surface abruptly in advanced stages of pregnancy and transmit to the young ones.
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Posted on Aug 21, 2007 under Dog Cancer, Dogs & Puppies |
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The lymphoid system helps in the body’s defenses against viruses and bacteria. The lymphatic tissue is spread out in the body and is concentrated in the lymph nodes, GI tract, skin, liver and spleen. Lymphoma or cancer of the lymphoid system is one of the common types of Cancers that can affect dogs.
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Posted on Aug 11, 2007 under Cat Worms, Fleas, Parasites, Cats & Kittens |
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Worms in dogs and cats are tenacious Parasites and treatment can be frustrating. In spite of the treatment that you may adhere to for your pet, there is always an underlying risk of re-infection. This is due to the fact that worm larva and eggs can stay dormant in the tissues and intestines for a long time before maturing.
The above mentioned condition makes prevention a pertinent aspect of controlling worms in dogs. It is also important to note that some intestinal Parasites can only be controlled and total eradication is not possible.
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Posted on Aug 08, 2007 under Dog Adrenal Health, Dogs & Puppies |
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The pituitary gland located at the base of the brain releases ACTH (hormones that stimulate the adrenal cortex) into the blood stream. Another part of the brain, hypothalamus, is responsible for directing the pituitary gland to do this.
Once released into the blood stream, ACTH stimulates the two adrenal glands situated near the kidney of the dog to secrete glucocorticoid (cortisone-like or cortisol) into the blood stream.
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