Pet Health Articles
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Weight loss can be due to simple problems of feeding and nutrition, or it can be due to a variety of medical conditions that result in poor digestion, decreased absorption of nutrients, or loss of nutrients from the body. This handout outlines the procedures used to investigate the causes.
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Weight loss can be due to simple problems of feeding and nutrition, or it can be due to a variety of medical conditions that result in poor digestion, decreased absorption of nutrients, or loss of nutrients from the body. This handout outlines the procedures used to investigate the causes.
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Tetanus is a medical condition caused by a toxin. This toxin affects the nerves, spinal cord, and brain, leading to hyperexcitability resulting in muscle spasms. Cats are less susceptible to the effects of tetanus toxin than humans and horses.
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Tetanus is a medical condition caused by a toxin. This toxin affects the nerves, spinal cord and brain, leading to hyperexcitability, resulting in muscle spasms. Dogs are less susceptible to the effects of tetanus toxin than humans and horses.
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Tetanus is a bacterial disease that can affect most animals and humans. Horses are particularly susceptible because of their environment and tendency to suffer injuries.
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Tetracaine ophthalmic is a topical anesthetic (numbing agent) used in the eyes before diagnostic procedures and as an adjunctive anesthetic for eye surgeries in cats, dogs, and other animals. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine.
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Tetracycline (brand names: Achromycin®, Medicycline®, Sumycin®, Tetracyn®) is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections and inflammatory skin conditions in dogs (such as lupus) and off label in cats, dogs, small mammals, horses, or birds to treat bacterial infections.
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Pets can develop THC or CBD poisoning after inhaling or ingesting cannabis plants or cannabis-containing products. THC can cause serious effects even at low doses, while CBD has a wider margin of safety but can still cause illness. Some CBD products may also contain enough THC to cause THC poisoning.
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Getting a purebred dog comes with some pros and cons. You know what you are getting but also run a higher risk for genetically tied health problems. Do some research before selecting a new pup, purebred or otherwise.
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Walking your dog is a simple task that has a positive impact on many aspects of overall health. Both human and canine obesity are a problem. Walking your dog is a great start to fulfilling the recommendations for you and your family by the World Health Organization, and leads to a healthy, happier dog