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Preventing Canine Silica Stones & Crystals

How Can Dog Owners Prevent Canine Silica Stones & Crystals

What are Canine Silica Stones and Crystals? When a dog suffers from urinary stones or crystals, the most common forms are calcium oxalate and struvite. Sometimes, however, a dog will suffer from silica crystals and stones. Silica bladder stones comprise a mere 3-14% of all urinary stones so not too many and not near as common as struvite or calcium oxalate. According to the Minnesota Urolith Center, Available clinical data provides a strong link between canine silica uroliths and consumption of specific dietary ingredients. Diets that contain substantial quantities of corn gluten feed or grain hulls are especially suspect. Water in

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How Are CBD Oil, Cannabidiol, and Hemp Extract Used for Pets?

Do you know the facts regarding the use of CBD oil for pets and hemp extract? CBD oil and hemp extract oil are high in cannabinoids.  Scientists have discovered over 100 different cannabinoids in cannabis plants. Different cannabinoids interact with different receptors in the body producing a variety of different effects. Hemp extract oil may help with the following: Reduce anxiety Reduce nausea Increase appetite Reduce types of seizures Ease inflammation due to arthritis and pain Reduce dermatitis and other allergic reactions How Hemp Oil Works and The Endocannabinoid System Cannabinoid binding sites exist throughout the central nervous system and

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Dog Motion Sickness: Symptoms and Treatment

Angelica Will Help Your Pets Joints
Many of the herbal formulas used here at Natchez Trace Veterinary Services contain angelica as one of the main ingredients, so we thought you might be interested in this fantastic herb’s history, use, and effects.

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Apple Cider Vinegar: Home Remedy for Dog Ear Infection

Apple Cider Vinegar: Home Remedy for Dog Ear Infection

  Many people are interested in using apple cider vinegar as a home remedy for dog ear infection. Apple cider vinegar is quite popular! You can find much information online about using vinegar as a household “miracle cleaner.”  Many people using vinegar to mix homemade cleaners and furniture polishes is quite popular.  But, did you know that vinegar can also be a “miracle cleaner” for dog ear infections? Vinegar’s Effects on Ear Infections Sometimes, bacteria, viruses, and fungi invade and reproduce inside a dog’s ear canal, causing an infection. Ear infections are most common in dogs with floppy, hanging ears.

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5 Effective Immune Boosters for Cats You Must Know

The following immune boosters for cats can help young and old alike, helping weak cats fight off infections like cats with more robust immune systems. And, giving healthy cats an even better edge on life. Our 5 Favorite Immune Boosters for Cats The immune system protects your cat’s body from outside invaders. Outside invaders include germs such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and toxins. Your cat’s immune system consists of different organs, cells, and proteins that work together to destroy outside invaders. If your cat’s immune system isn’t functioning at total capacity, cat immune boosters help even the odds. 1. Sodium

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Pet Health Advice: The Ugly Truth About Pet Obesity

If your pet carries a few extra pounds, then listen up-pet obesity can be a health hazard. As they say, prevention is the best cure, so a few tips from us and some dedication on your part can go a long way from having an obese pet to a fit and healthy one. Pet Obesity Consequences Compared to overweight pets, fitter dogs live longer and feel much better.   We all want those things for our pets. Right? But even more, in-shape dogs suffer far fewer medical issues over a lifetime. As medical issues arise in overweight pets, life expectancy and

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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? Veterinary cryosurgery is a medical procedure in which extremely low temperatures are used to freeze and destroy abnormal or diseased tissues in animals.  It is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the use of liquid nitrogen or other cryogenic gases to freeze the targeted tissue, causing it to die and eventually slough off. What is Veterinary Cryosurgery Used for? Cryosurgery is commonly used in veterinary medicine for a variety of purposes, including the removal of skin tumors, warts, and other growths.  It can also be used to treat certain eye conditions, such as corneal ulcers, and

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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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