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DOG DISEASES

 

Contagious is easy; acquired disease more difficult to discern and avoid.  "Inherited" is a frequent cop-out for a vet who has no other answer.  Diagnosing disease in dogs can be hard to due to a lack of diagnostic equipment.  This information can help you help your veterinarian diagnose and treat disease. 


Lyme Disease Test?  Is your dog acting aggressive or “weird” after Lyme vaccine?

 

Aggression Linked To Lyme Disease Vaccine, can be misdiagnosed as "Rage Syndrome."

 

MRSA Proven Deadly To Dogs - a beloved mastiff succumbs to the MRSA bacteria only associated with human hospital fatalities.
 

Ischemic Skin Disease - Does your dog have a rash, or pustules as shown in these photos? If so, he may suffer from an insidious blood vessel problem.
 

Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) is a potentially deadly viral, bacterial, or toxic condition.

 

Why Dogs Get Cancer. 2012 sheds new light on plastics and fake foods as a primary cause of canine cancers and auto-immune disease.

 

Cancer Epidemic In Dogs Few Vets study cancer therapy, prevention, by Susan Thorpe-Vargas Ph.D

 

Elbow, Hip and Hock Problems. How to prevent slipping patellas, popping hocks, elbow and hip dysplasia in the dog.

 

Thyroid Biochemistry, (1) Canine Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone) is not uncommon. Are thyroid problems hereditary or environmental? Understanding canine thyroid in 2-part series.

 

Thyroid Problems, (2) Hypothyroidism diagnosis & treatment can be frightening for dog owners. Thyroid tests are often inaccurate and many vets fail to recognize symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.

 

Canine Hypothyroidism symptoms, cause, cure, misdiagnoses of low thyroid hormone responsible for coat, skin, allergy, behavioral problems, and causes weakened immune system.


Vaccinosis In Pets
occurs in over-vaccinated pets or as an adverse reaction to vaccines, presenting long-term disease symptoms, poor health and immunity.
 

LUA Dalmatians go AKC! Complex history, from first Pointer cross-breeding to AKC, and DCA vote. 

 

Dalmatian Deliverance DNA test for Dals may eliminate genetic defect for bladder stones.

 

Deaf Dalmatians hear with their heart!  These therapy & assistance dogs excel at being Man’s Best Friend.

 

Dalmatian Debate AKC refuses to allow LUA (low uric acid) dogs into gene pool to correct genetic problem.

 

Pets For YOUR Health

Every person who does not have a pet but who values their own health and longevity should know there is a mountain of evidence and clinical trials that show an immediate drop in stress levels, blood pressure, heart rate and other critical body functions when stroking a pet.  Long term studies have shown those who keep and care for pets experience longer life span and better overall physical and mental health than those who do not!  It seems directly related however to pets that can be held and stroked. Fish are great but the tactile benefits of stroking a warm-blooded pet are scientifically measurable.

 

Canine Cancer Project another related study on Cancer, needs your help! 

 

Canine Cancer Study Needs Samples who to contact, and the flip side of such studies

 

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Top 10 Reasons We Go To The Vet The top 10 canine health problems have changed!

 

Take It To The Vet  Innovative checklist for routine visits - vital for emergencies!

 

Canine Urinary Incontinence PPA, through FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, may help but the best prevention is don't spay or neuter!

 

Epilepsy!  Inherited or acquired?  Surprising causes for epileptic seizures plus indications of onset, how to stop a seizure, epilepsy treatment, prevention.

 

Seizure Disorders are common in dogs; the vet may refer to a seizure, fit, or convulsion as idiopathic epilepsy. Diagnosis, causes, and treatment info.

 

Placebos and drug company advertising has NO EFFECT on animals. If it helps an animal and there are visible results, relaxation, cessation of lameness, improved energy, appetite, muscle tone, coat condition, attitude, etc. then whatever it is WORKS.

Learn how this simple fact can help YOU

 

How To Diagnose a Health Problem In Your Dog

Your pet is refusing food, lethargic, vomiting, limping, showing signs of pain, what is the problem?

 

Lens Luxation In The Dog Breeds Affected, Mode of Inheritance, Advice, References.

 

Lens Luxation Affected Mini-Bull genetic list by Charles Allenden. Primary Lens Luxation Registrar

 

Lens Luxation in the Miniature Bull Terrier can be genetically identified with new DNA tests.

 

CDC Labs On Probation over Animal Care and animal deaths.

 

*Information contained herein as regards human or animal health has not been evaluated by the FDA.  Information is provided for educational purposes only.  No claim or warranty that this information is correct or suitable to any particular problem is implied. Information or Products offered are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness, disease, or condition, whether animal or human.  We advise you to check with a veterinarian or medical doctor. This disclaimer is due to FDA restrictions designed to protect you, the consumer.  It does not protect you from prescription drugs.

 

Predatory Vets, a graphic case of high profit, high risk procedures canine reproduction practices.

 

Shun AR Veterinarians who refuse simple tail docking but advocate slicing a dog open to spay & neuter.

 

Foot and Mouth Disease A word of caution by Professor Richard Fayrer-Hosken

 

Canine Gestational Diabetes while not common, it can be fatal in pregnant bitches; cause, symptoms...

 

Horrible Heartworm Doberman Owners 1st hand account of a heartworm treatment with Revolution.

 

Diagnosing Canine Health Problems can be tricky; breeder-judge on what to do if your pet

 

Rimadyl Lawsuit Settled  AKC sells pet insurance so owners can afford veterinary medicines, background.

 

How to Prevent Allergies Proper diagnosis and removal of common allergen gets your pet out of the treatment loop.

 

Anthrax Risk To Dogs is lower if inhaled, symptoms, treatment, by P. McNamara, DVM

 


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