Friday, July 9th, 2010
www.poochtips.com Dog dental problems are common. A pretty smile may not be on your dog's priority list, but having sound teeth to chew his food certainly is. Your veterinarian will examine your dog's teeth as part of his annual checkup, but don't wait until their yearly exam to help prevent ...
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Recent reports of pets spreading resistant staph (MRSA) infections to their owners have made headline news across the world. But, just how serious is this concern? Zoonotic diseases are illness that can be spread from animals to people and some of these can be fatal. ...
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Sunday, March 28th, 2010
This is a brief story about my beautiful, sweet dog, Birdy.
Birdy was a typical happy golden retriever who, just weeks before her third birthday, began to experience behavioral and coordination issues. The vets first diagnosed her with Addison's, but an ACTH test came back borderline negative and ...
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in dogs include stiffness, fevers, joint paint or joint swelling. Find out how to manage rheumatoid arthritis with steroidal medications with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.
Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff ...
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Tips on Lyme disease and vaccinating your pet against Lyme disease in this free online video series.
Expert: Dr. Greg McDonald
Contact: www.petpointers.com
Bio: Dr. Greg McDonald earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ohio State University in 1979.
Filmmaker: Diana BaconDuration : 0:1:37
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
The health of pedigree dogs is at risk due to show ring fixations on exaggerations and a propensity to inbreed. Some breed standards need to change, and a ceiling needs to be put on Coefficients of Inbreeding. Because the AKC will not change, it has seen a ...
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Manual technique to express poop in a paralyzed dog. http://dodgerslist.com , the premier website on disc disease.Duration : 0:0:50
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
Cats can get poisoned by eating things that they shouldn't, such as plants or medications. Look for vomiting and unstable walking as signs of a cat that's been poisoned with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.
Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James ...
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Friday, February 26th, 2010
Ticks on dogs can result in tick-borne diseases, so it's important to remove any ticks with a pair of tweezers. Find out why it's important to remove ticks on a dog by the head with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.
Expert: ...
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Cat acne is often misunderstood, but it usually forms on the chin in pustules and pimples. Treat cat acne by keeping the chin clean and free of irritants with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.
Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. ...
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