Dog Breeding & Pregnancy : Dog Care: Signs of Pregnancy
Posted on March 5th, 2010 by admin
Signs of dog pregnancy are similar to in-heat behaviors like having a swollen belly, a decreased appetite, decreased energy level and increased neediness. Recognize the signs of a pregnant dog with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.
Expert: Dr. Pam Nichols
Contact: www.k-9rehab.com
Bio: Dr. Pam Nichols has been a veterinarian for 13 years, and she owns the Animal Care Center in Bountiful, Utah.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton
Duration : 0:1:53
Mange takes the form of scaly, dry lesions and patches of hair loss on a dog’s face, legs and ears, and a skin scrape at the vet’s office will confirm the condition. Identify mange on a dog, seeking both topical and oral treatments, with health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Treating a dog’s ear hematoma, which is caused from excessive head shaking, involves visiting a veterinarian to consider surgical corrections. Have a doctor examine a dog with an ear hematoma, which can be treated with a device that clips onto the ear, with health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Lyme disease in dogs often causes several symptoms, including depression, fever, decreased appetite, weight loss and joint stiffness. Look for chronic stiffness as an indication of a dog that has Lyme disease with help from a veterinarian in this free video on dog health.
To treat kidney disease in dogs, which is not preventable or curable, a veterinarian would put the pet on a low phosphorous and low protein diet, adding in omega-3 fatty acid supplements. Care for a dog with kidney disease using health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
To treat and prevent a dog’s dry, itchy skin, which are usually caused by external parasites or allergies, provide a high-quality food, keep them bathed regularly and add fatty acid supplements to their food. Brush a dog’s fur regularly and apply topical preventative flea medicine with health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
To treat a dog’s ear infection naturally, try using apple cider vinegar, hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to help kill the infection, but veterinarian-approved products work the best to kill the infection quickly. Use naturally remedies to treat a dog’s ear infection with health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.