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July 2007

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Training your Dog

Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Spring Time TipsBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 17, 2007Leave a comment

Training is basic obedience. It’s teaching your dog to sit, stay, come, and heal. When your dog learns to listen to you, you can do a lot of fun things together. Best results are achieved with training between eight weeks and seven months of age.

Dog Behavior

Behavioral Problems, DogsBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 17, 2007Leave a comment

Most puppies respond best to praise, positive reinforcement, lots of love and rewards. Once you understand how your puppy learns, then try to figure out what he likes and doesn’t like.

Canine Epilepsy

Canine Epilepsy

Dogs, Systemic IllnessesBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 16, 2007Leave a comment

The main sign of epilepsy is seizures, which are caused by abnormal electrical activity that begins in the brain. Most seizures last from one to three minutes, with the average time being 90 seconds.

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Possible Reproductive Problems in Dogs

Dogs, Systemic IllnessesBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 16, 20074 Comments

Male and female dogs are sexually mature and can reproduce between the ages of six and nine months.

Indoor Accidents May Mean Your Housebroken Dog has Urinary Incontinence

Dogs, Systemic IllnessesBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

If your housebroken dog starts having indoor accidents, a medical problem called urinary incontinence could be responsible.

Canine Kidney Problems

Dogs, Systemic IllnessesBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

The kidneys serve many vital functions. They filter and remove toxic wastes from the body via the urine, regulate calcium and vitamin D levels

Canine Hormonal Disorders

Dogs, Systemic IllnessesBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

The Hormonal or Endocrine System is made up of seven glands that release substances called hormones which travel in the blood stream and go to other parts of the body in order to stimulate a response.

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Cardiovascular Disease in Dogs

Dogs, Systemic IllnessesBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

Well over three million dogs have some form of acquired heart disease and may be in heart failure. Heart failure results when the heart is unable to pump blood at a rate necessary to meet the body’s needs. As the heart tries to work harder, further damage occurs.

Your Dog’s Golden Years

Dogs, General HealthBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

Of the 62.4 million dogs in the United States, 18 million are age seven and older, therefore they qualify as “Seniors”. This represents almost one-third of our canine population. In fact, over 75% of our dogs and cats have passed middle age and are entering their “golden years”.

Information on Dog Food Labels – Facts or Fiction?

Dogs, General Health, The Digestive SystemBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

How do you know if the food you are buying is really any good? And can it be fed appropriately to your pet? To address these issues, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) was founded in 1909.

Lymphosarcoma- the Most Common Form of Cancer Treated in Practice

Dogs, General HealthBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

Lymphosarcoma is also known as lymphoma or non-Hodgkins’ lymphoma. It is one of the most common cancers treated in practice. Many different species develop Lymphosarcoma.

Interdigital Skin – The Skin Between Your Dog’s Toes

Dogs, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 20073 Comments

Interdigital skin is the skin between the toes. Allergies, irritants, bacteria and fungi, and parasites can infect this area. Dogs with Allergic Inhalant Dermatitis usually lick their feet excessively

Dog Nail Care

Dogs, General HealthBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

Pedicures for pets are important because overgrown nails can cause painful infections. Some dogs are active enough to wear their toenails down

Cancer and Tumors

Treatment of Tumors/Cancer on Canines

Dogs, General HealthBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs. Half of all dogs over ten years old die of cancer and the incidence is increasing.

Dog Sunburn

Dogs Can Get Sunburn Too

Dogs, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

Dogs Can Get Sunburn Too

Excessive exposure to sunlight not only causes painful sunburn, it also increases the risk of skin cancer. Cutaneous Lymphosarcoma is a type of skin cancer. Lymposarcoma is the third most common cancer in dogs.

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Bacterial Skin Infections – Dogs

Dogs, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

Bacterial Skin Infections – Dogs

Bacterial skin infections are the third major cause of itching in dogs. Most of these infections occur when the immune system is compromised by allergies, illness or stress. “Pyoderma” is the medical term used for bacterial infections of the skin and literally means “pus in the skin”.

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More on Dog Allergies

Dogs, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 12, 2007Leave a comment

More on Dog Allergies

Allergic dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that occurs after exposure to an allergen. An allergen is something to which the body is allergic. The number-one sign of allergies in pets is itching.

Dry skin

Dogs with Dry Skin; What you Can Do

Dogs, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 20072 Comments

DOGS WITH DRY SKIN; WHAT YOU CAN DO

Dry skin is common, especially when the weather gets cold and we have to turn the heat up indoors. Dry skin is flaky and often has white scales that resemble dandruff.

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Canine Mange

Dogs, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 2007Leave a comment

Canine Mange

There are two types of mange that affect dogs. Demodectic mange, also called “Demodex”, is caused by microscopic mites that normally live on the skin and in hair follicles.

Dog Grooming

Dog Grooming

Dogs, Pet Grooming, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 2007Leave a comment

Dog Grooming

Regular grooming helps keep your dog’s skin and haircoat healthy. It helps eliminate mats and tangles and gives you a chance to check for ticks and fleas as well as lumps and bumps.

Dog Skin and Hair

Dog’s Skin and Hair

Dogs, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 2007Leave a comment

Dog’s Skin and Hair

Skin diseases are very common in dogs. They can occur because of bacterial, viral, fungal, allergic, parasitic, and hormonal disorders. In older dogs skin cancer and cysts are not uncommon.

Canine Heartworm Disease

Canine Heartworm Disease

Dogs, General Health, The Digestive SystemBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 2007Leave a comment

Canine Heartworm Disease

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by worms called Dirofilaria immitus. These worms are “spaghetti-like”, grow up to 12″ long, and reside in the heart.

Canine Intestinal Worms

Canine Intestinal Worms

Dogs, General Health, The Digestive SystemBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 20075 Comments

Canine Intestinal Worms

The most common intestinal parasites affecting dogs are roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. In addition, roundworms and hookworms can be transmitted to humans.

Dog Obesity

Dog Obesity

Dogs, The Digestive SystemBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 2007Leave a comment

Dog Obesity

Over half of our dogs are clinically obese, which by definition means they are 15 percent or more above their ideal weight. Being 10 percent overweight decreases a dog’s life span by one third and predisposes them to heart, liver, and kidney disease as well as arthritis.

Dog Scooting

Dog Scooting

Dogs, The Digestive SystemBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 2007Leave a comment

Dog Scooting

Anal sacs are structures located on either side of the anus. They contain a semi-liquid, vile-smelling material that is normally expelled passively when dogs defecate. Sometimes anal sacs don’t empty properly because of an infection, impaction, an abscess or even a tumor.

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Food Allergies Common in Dogs

Dogs, The Digestive SystemBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 2007Leave a comment

Food Allergies Common in Dogs

A food allergy by definition is an abnormal reaction to an ingested food or a food additive, which is often a protein source. Actual food allergies are responsible for ten to twenty percent of allergic (adverse) skin diseases in dogs and cats and adverse skin reactions are less common in dogs than in cats.

dog bloat

Dogs Get Bloated Too-but it can be dangerous for them

Dogs, The Digestive SystemBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 2007Leave a comment

Dogs Get Bloated Too-but it can be dangerous for them

Bloat is a true life-and-death emergency in dogs. The stomach fills up with air and/or fluid (simple bloat) and may or may not rotate (complex bloat).

Dog Constipation

What You Can do When Your Dog Has Constipation

Dogs, The Digestive SystemBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 20078 Comments

What You Can do When Your Dog Has Constipation

Constipation occurs occasionally in dogs. Constipation is defined as infrequent or absent defecation with retention of feces in the rectum and colon. Older and less active dogs are most prone. Signs that your dog may have constipation include straining to defecate, with or without dry feces.

dog diarrhea

Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Diarrhea in Dogs

Dogs, The Digestive SystemBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 20072 Comments

Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Diarrhea in Dogs

Diarrhea consists of the abnormally frequent passage of loose or soft stools, and is one of the most common signs of disease in dogs. It occurs when dissolved substances within the intestine cause excess water to move into the intestine.

Dog Vomiting

Causes of a Dog’s Vomiting and What You Can Do

Dogs, The Digestive SystemBy Dr. Carol OsborneJuly 11, 2007Leave a comment

Causes of a Dog’s Vomiting and What You Can Do

Vomiting that occurs occasionally in an otherwise healthy dog is generally not a cause for concern. By far the most common cause of vomiting in dogs is eating indiscriminately.

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