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Dog Health Treatment & Advice : Removing a Tick From a Pet

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:09:13 +0000

Removing a tick from a pet requires grabbing the tick by the head, using fingers or tweezers, and pulling it out firmly, careful not to separate the body from the head. Treat a pet with flea and tick prevention, as ticks can spread to humans, with health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Dr. Aimee Beger
Bio: Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz.
Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn

Duration : 0:1:40

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Dog & Cat Tips : How to Get a Shih Tzu Puppy to Stop Biting

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:29:27 +0000

Shih Tzu puppies will always teethe, so it’s important to reinforce positive behavior when they are chewing on something that they are allowed to chew on. Discover ways to stop a Shih Tzu puppy from biting something that they shouldn’t bite with help from a veterinarian in this free video on dog training.

Expert: James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:2:7

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Dog Health Problems : Symptoms of Kidney Stones in Dogs

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:12:28 +0000

Kidney stones are not nearly as common as bladder stones in dogs, so it’s important to keep an eye out for bladder stones in dogs. Learn about feeling for bladder stones in a dog with help from a veterinarian in this free video on kidney stones in dogs.

Expert: Robert T. Pane
Contact: www.southkendall.com
Bio: Robert T. Pane, D.V.M. is a veterinarian in Miami, Fla.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

Duration : 0:2:3

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Dog Health Treatment & Advice : When Will My Pregnant Dog Go Into Labor?

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:42:20 +0000

A pregnant dog will go into labor at around day 63, when her appetite decreases, she begins a nesting behavior and her temperature drops below 100 degrees. Recognize the signs of a dog in labor, making sure to monitor the birth and watch for complications, with health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Dr. Aimee Beger
Bio: Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz.
Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn

Duration : 0:1:53

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Dog Health Treatment & Advice : How to Treat Ringworm on a Dog

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:12:24 +0000

Treating ringworm on a dog, which is not a worm at all, requires a DTMF or fungal culture at the veterinary office, followed by an anti-fungal treatment and anti-ringworm shampoos. Cure ringworm in a dog with health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Dr. Aimee Beger
Bio: Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz.
Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn

Duration : 0:1:36

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Canine Diseases & Treatment : What Are Symptoms of Dog Flu?

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:12:21 +0000

The symptoms of dog flu, also known as canine influenza, include persistent coughing, fever, yellow nasal discharge and sometimes pneumonia. Learn the difference between canine influenza, kennel cough and upper respiratory allergies with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:51

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Dog Breeding & Pregnancy : Dog Care: Signs of Pregnancy

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:11:09 +0000

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

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Dog Health Treatment & Advice : What Does Mange Look Like?

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:22:32 +0000

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.

Expert: Dr. Aimee Beger
Bio: Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz.
Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn

Duration : 0:1:9

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Dog Health Treatment & Advice : How to Treat a Dog’s Ear Hematoma

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:58:40 +0000

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.

Expert: Dr. Aimee Beger
Bio: Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz.
Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn

Duration : 0:1:22

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Dog & Cat Tips : Symptoms of Lyme Disease in Dogs

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:58:33 +0000

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.

Expert: James Talbott
Contact: www.belleforestanimalhospital.com
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:56

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