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FOOD Bones can cause choking, internal punctures. Chocolate may result in theobromine poisoning , over-stimulation of the nervous system, vomiting diarrhea, tremors, hyperactivity, and seizures. Fatty, spicy or sweet food causes gastric upset, pancreatitis Hot food burns mouth or can be the source of a throat ulceration Give healthy treats instead of sharing holiday goodies; keep dog

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How is it treated?As with any viral illness, treatment is primarily supportive, consisting of good nutrition and husbandry practices to assist dogs in mounting an effective immune response, coupled with appropriate antibiotic therapy to treat secondary bacterial infections. The more severe form of the disease is also treated with antibiotics, along with fluid therapy. The new flu appears

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What is Canine Influenza? Canine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection of dogs that is caused by an Influenza A subtype H3N8 virus.Where did it come from and how long has it been around?The exact origin is unknown, but it is thought to have mutated from a virus that causes equine influenza. While the first recognized outbreak is believed to have occurred in racing greyhounds in

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Environmental allergies are also known as atopy.This can be allergies to pollens, mold, other animals, plants, housedust, etc. It can be seasonal or year round. Classic skin lesions are on the abdomen, inner thighs and armpits. The gold standard for diagnosis is skin testing, but some labs have fairly accurate blood tests. (Sidenote - several labs advertise blood tests for food allergies but I

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A food allergy is usually year round and typically affects the feet and face.Dogs that do a lot of paw licking and face rubbing are fairly classic. Another indication is strong displays of itching, similar to flea allergy. It can take as long as six months to develop an allergy to a new food, unless the new food contains an ingredient to which they have already developed an allergy. I do NOT

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Since it is Summer, let's start with flea allergies. Flea allergies are usually seasonal, except in warmer climates, or where fleas have gotten into the house.Typically, though not always, skin lesions are distributed along the back, and down the back legs and tail; sometimes around the neck as well. Flea allergy can be one of the itchiest diseases found in dogs. Contrary to common thought, the

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There are three main types of allergies common to dogs.They are flea allergy, food allergy and environmental allergies.Ear infections are also a classic symptom of allergies. It is estimated that about 70% of dogs with allergies get chronic ear infections, and for approximately 10% of allergic dogs, chronic ear infections may be the first or only symptom. Fortunately, once the allergies are

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