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help for canine gingivitis?

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:25:31 +0000

My dog is very, very small, and anesthesia is too dangerous for her (her vet advised that anesthesia should only be used on her in an emergency), and even the tiny rawhides are impossible for her to chew. Today my vet advised that she has gingivitis I can barley fit a baby toothbrush in her mouth, but I do what I can. Anything else I could try to reverse/prevent gingivitis and promote health gums and teeth?

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What are my options for my two front canine teeth?

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:27:03 +0000

I went to the dentist for an emergency visit about a month ago and didn’t have much of a chance to discuss my two front canines. (I think they’re canines.)

Basically, they’re in the very top front part of my mouth. They sort of look like vampire fangs above my regular front teeth. I was wondering what I can get done to… fix them? I was supposed to get them pulled down, I THINK, when I was 17 and get braces… but my mom never put importance on dental health so I never got it done. Now I’m 21, and I absolutely hate these two teeth.

How does it work in fixing those teeth? Will I need to get them pulled? How do they bring them down?

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Dog Health & Treatments : Symptoms of a Canine Stroke Seizures

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:38:10 +0000

The symptoms of a canine stroke seizure can be as minor as a bit of blinking and staggering or as severe as stiff legs, clenching teeth and uncontrolled urinating and defecating. Identify the symptoms of seizures in dogs with information from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: James Dee Contact: www.hollywoodanimal.com Bio: Dr. James Dee is a veterinarian and partner at Hollywood Animal Hospital in Hollywood, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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Is this a "healthy" dog food?

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:25:45 +0000

http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Canine-Health-Nutrition-Chihuahua/dp/B0009YL2PE/ref=sr_1_47/104-9798824-9379124?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1183370168&sr=8-47

or is it as bad as Iams, Kibbles n’ bits, Ceaser, and the rest?

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Canine Health Institute Osteoarthritis

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:39:55 +0000

30 second TV commercial featuring a pain managed and rehabilitated canine in Houston by Canine Health institute. Produced and directed by Big Ideas Creative Services with Zen Films

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Is this dog food considered good?

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:25:31 +0000

http://www.petco.com/product/11747/Royal-Canin-MAXI-Canine-Health-Nutrition-German-Shepherd-24.aspx

I have a 9 month old GSD and this seems okay to me……

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Dog Care & Canine Health : How to Treat Nausea in Dogs With Kidney Failure

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:40:36 +0000

Nausea is common in dogs with kidney failure, and there are many dog-friendly anti-nausea medications that can help make a dog more comfortable. Feed a dog smaller meals and less water when suffering from nausea withhealth information from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on dog care. Expert: Dr. Robert T. Pane Contact: www.southkendall.com Bio: Robert T. Pane, DVM, is a veterinarian in Miami, Florida. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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How would i write my prewrite with this essay i wrote 5 minutes ago???

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:26:25 +0000

Vegetarianism is a diet that is being adopted by a lot of people since it equated to a healthy lifestyle. There are many claims that a vegetarian diet does not provide all the nutritional needs of a person especially the protein needs. Animals are classified as carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. Carnivores are known as the meat-eaters and they have specialized teeth called canine that could tear through meat. Herbivores eat only plant matter and they have flat teeth that they use to grind plant matter. Omnivores on the other hand eat both meat and plant matter. Humans are classified as omnivores; evidence of this is that humans have both sets of specialized teeth.
Vegetarianism is classified into different classes. Ovo-vegetarians do not include meat in their diets but they approve of eggs while lacto-ovo-vegetarians approve of milk and other dairy products and egg. Lacto-vegetarians eat dairy products but disapprove of eggs while vegans follow strict diets that include only food form plant sources. They strictly follow a no-meat diet (Vegetarianism).
There are a number of reasons why people choose to be vegetarians. Many adopt this diet because of health concerns but a vegetarian diet must be monitored since some vegetarians diets may prove to be unhealthy such that the person may lack a sufficient intake of some key nutrients and vitamins such as Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, calcium, protein, iron and zinc (Vegetarian Diets).
It is recommended that vegetarian diets include a large variety of foods and they must also make sure that their calorie intake is sufficient to meet their energy needs. Intake of sweet and fatty food should be kept to a minimum since these foods have low nutrients but have a high calorie content. Whole or unrefined grains ars recommended. Fortified or enriched cereals are also a good main diet. Fruits and vegetables must always be included since they are good sources of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. If a vegetarian approves of dairy products, he must choose dairy products that have no fat or have less amount of fat. Eggs are however high in cholesterol and egg intake must be monitored. It is however a good source of protein (Vegetarian Diets).
In the book Diet for A Small Planet, Frances Moore Lappe indicates how the required intake of protein can be satisfied with a vegetarian diet. He suggests a breakfast that includes one cup of cooked oatmeal that has 5.4 grams of protein and 0.5 ounces of sunflower seeds that have 3.5 grams of protein. A lunch of 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with 7.8 grams of protein and 2 slices of whole wheat bread for 4.8 grams. For dinner, he recommends a cup of cooked brown rice for 3.8 grams and 1.3 cups of broccoli for 6.2 grams and a cup of cooked beans for 15.6 grams of protein. He also recommends other minor sources of protein such as mushroom, carrots, apples, raisins, fruit juice, honey and oil (White and Frank).
Vegetarianism may however not be a healthy diet for children. According to Professor Lindsay Allen, director of the US Agricultural Research Service’s Western Human Nutrition Research Centre at the University of California at Davis, not giving children meat during the crucial stages of development is unhealthy for them. Allen said that a no-meat diet for children causes permanent damage since meat provides Vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, Vitamin A and iron, which are crucial for growth and development. She explained that adults adopting vegetarian diets raise ethical and health concerns since adults have already passed the crucial stages of development. Also, adults can replace certain vitamin and mineral intake with supplements. Allen said that giving children supplemental nutrition is too risky (Roche, 2005).
In her study with 544 seven-year old children in Kenya over a two-year period, those children that ate meat had 80 percent increase in muscle mass and those that had milk had a 40 percent increase. They also showed higher mental development as they yielded higher test results (Roche, 2005).
Vegetarian diets have also become an issue for vegetarians since they have higher nutritional requirements. Such a diet may be healthy for pregnant weapon but they must consult a dietitian to ensure that they are getting all the nutrients that they need. In one study, German researchers discovered that pregnant women following a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet showed low Vitamin B12 levels even if they ate eggs and milk. Vitamin B12 is important for a pregnant woman since it keeps her healthy during a pregnancy as well as keeping the developing child from developing spinal malformations (McVeigh, 2005). It may be noted that B12 is only found in meat sources. Scientists have also discovered that even people not following a vegetarian diet showed a deficiency of Vitamin B12 (Kirchheimer, 2003).
Vegetarianism may be a healthy diet since it may reduce the potential of developing certain illnesses. More and more people are adopting this diet. However, extra-precaution must be taken since monitoring the diet of a vegetarian is crucial so that it may be ensured that he/she is receiving a sufficient intake of nutrients. This is extremely important especially for young people and pregnant women who are vegetarians. A vegetarian diet may be a diet as healthy as a diet containing milk but for it to be a healthy planning, it must be planned and consideration must be taken so that the person will have a sufficient intake of necessary vitamins and minerals.

References
Vegetarianism. KidsHealth. Retrieved July 31, 2008, from http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/vegetarianism.html
Vegetarian Diets. American Heart. Retrieved July 31, 2008, from http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4777
White, Randall & Frank, Erica. Health Effects and Prevalence of Vegetarianism. p.465. Retrieved July 31, 2008, from < www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1022500>
Roche, Ansley. 24 February 2005. Teaching Children Not to Eat Meat: Healthy or Unethical?. Healthy Living. Retrieved July 31, 2008, from http://www.healthylivingnyc.com/article/117
Kirchheimer, Sid. 18 June 2003. Vegetarian Diet and B12 Deficiency. WebMD. Retrieved July 31, 2008, from http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20030618/vegetarian-diet-b12-deficiency

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Dog Training & Canine Health : When Do Puppies Need First Shots?

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:50:33 +0000

A puppy will need a first round of shots at different ages, depending on the local and state laws, but 8 weeks old is usually when the first round is administered. Keep a puppy up to date on important shots withinformation from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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My dog has doggie dementia and diabetes.. she is stable, but would switching homes worsen her health?

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:41:33 +0000

My dog has had diabetes for over 4 years. She is regulated on insulin and has lost her sight due to cataracts.. Last week, she was diagnosed with Alzhamer’s Disease last week. Her dementia is in the beginning stages, but has been getting worse over time. When she was diagnosed, I had them run a full blood panel; which came back with great results (the vet said she had never seen such clean bloodwork on a 13-year-old canine).

My ex-husband, who hasn’t seen her in 5 years, is wishing to see her and take care of her for the last years of her life. The financial burden has begun taking it’s toll on me (2 shots a day + special food + medicine = 0 a month), so I’ve considered his offer. However, I am going to do what is in HER best interest.

I’m worried that moving homes would take a toll on her health. She’s finally moving around ok (thank you for arthritis medicine) and being stabilized on her insulin. She’s always been VERY strong throughout her 13 years (I’ve moved a lot with the military).

Any advice or experience would be appreciated!