Allercept Test: Easy Allergy Testing for Dogs and Cats

A blood test called an Allercept test is performed to determine which allergens are causing an allergic reaction in canines and felines. If you want to know if your pet has allergies, discuss Allercept allergy testing for dogs and cats with your vet. An Allercept test calculates the blood’s concentration of IgE antibodies, which are generated in response to exposure to particular allergens. The test can pinpoint the allergens causing an animal’s symptoms, enabling vets to create a successful treatment strategy. Since other diagnostic procedures, such as skin tests, are unreliable or impractical given the animal’s condition, allercept testing is frequently used.

The Best Diet for Canine Ligament Injuries

What Are Canine Ligament Injuries? If your dog starts limping or becomes lame in one of his hind legs, he may have ruptured or torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), also called the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). The ACL is the ligament connecting the back of the femur with the front of the tibia (the bone above the knee to the bone below the knee). The most common cause of canine ligament injuries is excessive internal rotation of the tibia when the joint is partially flexed. Ligament injuries are often the result of trauma. Or, they can happen when a

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

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.

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

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

Category: Veterinary Medicine

Allercept Test: Easy Allergy Testing for Dogs and Cats

The Best Diet for Canine Ligament Injuries

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

Dog Motion Sickness: Symptoms and Treatment

11 Treatments for Managing Your Dog’s Arthritis

How to Give Your Dog or Cat Oral Neoplasene Cancer Treatments

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