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What is the Best Natural Treatment for Cushing’s Disease in Dogs?

What is Cushing’s Disease in dogs? When a dog suffers from Cushing’s, the adrenal glands produce a variety of excess hormones, mostly cortisol. More times than not, older dogs suffer from this disease and the symptoms often mimic other diseases such as: Increased hunger, thirst, and urination Increased panting Pot-belly appearance Obesity Excess fat on the neck and shoulders Hair loss Low energy What is Atypical Cushing’s Disease? Atypical Cushing’s Disease presents with the exact same symptoms as Cushing’s disease yet no cortisol increase exists. The adrenal glands produce increased levels of intermediate adrenal steroids often called “sex steroids.” These

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11 Treatments for Managing Your Dog’s Arthritis

A dog’s arthritis can be crippling due to massive inflammation and bone growth in the joints. Dog Arthritis Symptoms Most older dogs suffer from arthritis. And, they almost all display the same, common symptoms. For example, some common arthritis symptoms include: Joint pain Stiffness Swelling Decreased range of motion Difficulty getting up The sad part is the fact symptoms worsen with age. And, almost all dogs suffer from arthritis as they age. So, what’s the good news? The good news is we have different options for helping arthritic dogs feel better.   Dog Arthritis Treatments As mentioned earlier, we have

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Dog ACL Surgery: 6 Important Things to Consider

Dog ACL Surgery: 6 Important Things to Consider

What is Dog ACL Surgery? Dog ACL surgery or otherwise known as canine cruciate surgery is a very stressful and expensive endeavor for dog owners. Veterinarians use ACL surgery to repair a torn cranial cruciate ligament in your dog’s knee. Nobody likes to see a beloved family member in pain! And, of course, you have questions. The list of questions going through your mind may be infinite: Is dog ACL surgery really necessary?   How much does it cost? What is the success rate? Are other options available aside from ACL surgery? Which surgery should I choose? We’ve compiled some information to

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What You Need to Know After Your Dog has ACL Surgery

What You Need to Know After Your Dog has ACL Surgery

   Bringing your dog home after ACL surgery can be a daunting experience! ACL surgery is a significant operation.  The incision and stitches appear painful, and your dog may seem sluggish and “out of it.” How do you know what is normal and what is not normal? Is there anything special you can do to make your dog feel better? The following information should put your mind at ease! What to Expect the Night Immediately After ACL Surgery Here’s a compilation of situations that seem concerning to pet owners after surgery. Although concerning to pet owners, the following scenarios are

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A cute pug dog wrapped in towel after being sprayed by a skunk.

How Do I Remove Skunk Smell?

When You Need to Remove Skunk Smell You hear your dog barking frantically in the backyard. You open the door to see what’s going on, and it hits you in the face like a steel shovel. SKUNK SPRAY! Yuck! Just what is skunk spray? Skunks have two glands on each side of the anus, similar to dog anal glands, called anal scent glands. Skunk anal scent glands produce oily sulfur-containing chemicals that create a nauseating odor. Believe it or not, skunks can spray a distance of fifteen feet or more! Skunk spray can be very difficult to remove from fur

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How to Give Your Dog or Cat Oral Neoplasene Cancer Treatments

How to Give Your Dog or Cat Oral Neoplasene Cancer Treatments

What is Oral Neoplasene? Oral Neoplasene is an herbal veterinary medication made from bloodroot extract. In our clinic, the term “Neoplasene” is often interchanged with the term “Bloodroot”, because bloodroot is a much easier word for our clients to remember. However, generic bloodroot extract will not provide the same benefits as veterinary Neoplasene. Neoplasene is a product developed by Buck Mountain Botanicals that is marketed as an alternative treatment for cancer in pets. The ingredients in oral Neoplasene are bloodroot extract and zinc chloride. The bloodroot extract is derived from the root of the Sanguinaria canadensis plant, which contains several

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No. 1 Super Remedy for Dog Restlessness

Endless panting, pacing, and unsettled behavior. It’s easy to spot when your dog is restless. And naturally, as a concerned pet owner, you quickly browse through the internet for a natural remedy for dog restlessness. Then, the anxiety sets in. We are familiar with the feeling. You know your pet’s normal behavior, and you are aware when they’re out of character. But it’s best that you put your anxiety at rest because that will only create panic. And when you panic, it’s difficult to be solution-oriented. There is a natural remedy for dog restlessness and panting. So, you can stop

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Veterinary Cryosurgery

    What is Veterinary Cryosurgery? Dr. Smith often uses veterinary cryosurgery in his pet cancer treatment plans. Cryosurgery, also called cryotherapy or cryoablation, is a common cancer procedure used in humans. Dr. Smith uses it to skin tumors, and sometimes even certain tumors inside the body. Cryosurgery works by using extreme cold produced by liquid nitrogen or argon gas to destroy cancer cells and abnormal tissue. Watch the Video  Transcription Dr. Smith:  Ladies and gentlemen, I’m Doctor Marc Smith, a 20-year practicing veterinarian and co-creator of PET | TAO Holistic Pet Products, and I’m gonna work on this fine

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Looking for an Herbal Formulation for Diabetes in Cats?

Why Use an Herbal Formulation for Diabetes in Cats? I remember my first experience giving a cat insulin shots. It was years ago, and I was pet sitting for a friend. Giving kitty an insulin shot would be easy, she said. Just give him a little tuna and give him a shot. That’s it! NOPE. To say the least, giving the kitty a shot didn’t happen quite the way she described it. What she didn’t tell me was how much kitty hated the shot. Or, how fast I’d need to inject to avoid getting scratched! Let’s face it, insulin injections

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What’s the Best Supplement for Joint Health in Dogs?

We all want our dogs to feel good and have an excellent quality of life, no matter what age.Unfortunately, many dogs suffer from weakened or worn out joints Arthritis and Joint Health in Dogs Arthritis is an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. All dogs suffer from arthritis as they age. In fact, according to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately 20% of all adult dogs have arthritis. In other words, 1 in 5 adult dogs suffers from arthritis. However,  if your dog is older than 7 years, there is a 65% chance he or she suffers from

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