The signs of joint pain in dogs are often difficult to recognize. Dogs instinctively hide pain to avoid appearing weak to the pack or predators. Some joint pain is easy to detect, especially when the dog begins to have trouble standing up, jumping, or walking up stairs. Whining when moving a joint, flinching away from…
Bladder infection in dogs may cause the animals to display some obvious symptoms, such as pain and whimpering during urination. Changes in the dog’s frequency of urination, water intake, and the urine itself may indicate a canine bladder infection. Other symptoms may include changes in behavior or demeanor, or other physical symptoms, such as vomiting. The most…
Dogs have allergies and reactions similar to humans, and the recommended treatment options are much the same. Prevention is the best method of caring for a dog with allergies. If the dog is allergic to something in its food, the ingredient will need to be determined and eliminated by restricting its diet. Dogs with environmental…
Acidophilus is a strain of good bacteria, often called probiotics, needed for healthy digestion and immune function in both humans and animals. One common reason for using acidophilus for dogs is to help ease digestion issues, such as constipation or gas, that may be occurring in the pet. If a dog does not receive enough valuable and natural probiotics in…
Acupuncture for dogs may be used to relieve painful conditions such as arthritis. This method is an alternative to traditional treatments. Holistic healing for dogs is a relatively new approach in veterinary medicine, and acupuncture may provide relief from stiff and sore joints, as well as improve mobility in older dogs. Modern veterinarians use acupuncture for dogs to treat…
Clomipramine for dogs is commonly used to treat separation anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behavior, and other canine anxiety disorders. Canine separation anxiety can cause the dog to display destructive behavior, bark incessantly and howl. Veterinarians frequently prescribe clomipramine for dogs when other methods of treatment fail. These other methods include behavior modification training and exercising the dog to…
Levothyroxine for dogs is a synthetic version of the T4 or L-thryoxine thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism in these companion animals. Hypothyroidism results when a dog cannot make enough thyroid hormone to support normal cell metabolism. A dog that is lethargic or weak with a poor hair coat may have hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine for dogs is a hormone replacement therapy that can…
Milk thistle helps to support the liver while it is recovering from disease by stimulating cell production and increasing immunity. Whether practicing traditional or holistic dog care, veterinarians frequently use the herb milk thistle to treat certain liver diseases. They will also often recommend milk thistle for dogs who were recently on medication or who are…
Penicillin for dogs is most often prescribed as part of treatment for a bacterial infection. It is commonly prescribed for infections of the urinary tract, lungs, and kidneys. A topical penicillin lotion or ointment may be used to treat various skin infections, and penicillin is also sometimes used in treating leptospirosis, wounds, and dental infections. When prescribing this antibiotic,…
What dogs do when their owners are away varies, but most end up playing, investigating, observing, guarding, eating and drinking, and resting. Like people, they often establish a daily routine with these activities. Depending on factors like the animal’s age, size, individual temperament, and breed, people sometimes have to adjust what they leave their pets…