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Vital Role of Preventive Care in Dogs and Cats

Vital Role of Preventive Care in Dogs and Cats

Preventive care is cost effective foundation of a long, healthy, and happy life for your pet. By taking a proactive approach to your pet's health, you can prevent many common diseases, detect health issues early, and ensure your pet enjoys a high quality of life. Regular veterinary visits/ checkups, vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental care, and proper nutrition are all essential components of preventive care that contribute to your pet's overall well-being.

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Stages and Signs of Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats

Dental diseases are common in pets and by the age of 3 years, 4 out of 5 have some stages of dental disease. Cats suffer less in comparison to dogs but small breeds in dogs are more likely to develop periodontal diseases. Normal teeth have uniform white colour and light pink colour of gums. Improper care of dental hygiene in dogs and cats may lead to plaque, tartar, dental bone loss, gingivitis, bad breath and difficulty in eating or much more. Recognising warning signs dental diseases in pets is the first step for management.

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Monsoon Season Problems in Pets and Effective Solutions

Monsoon season can bring significant challenges for pets, from health issues like skin infections and parasitic attacks to behavioral changes such as anxiety and reduced activity. By understanding monsoon problems and implementing the solutions such as maintaining hygiene, providing safe indoor activities, and preparing for emergencies, you can ensure your pet stays healthy and happy during the rainy season. Remember to consult with your veterinarian for specific advice on managing your pet's health during the monsoon season.

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How To Deliver Bad News To Pet Parents

Everyone puts their best efforts both the veterinarian and pet parents to save and maintain quality of life of pets. But as nothing is permanent in this mortal world and has an end. Pets may suffer from variety of life-threatening conditions like cancer, poisoning, accidents, organ failure, strokes, cardiac problems and lastly aging or sometimes euthanasia which brings companionship to an end. When a pet is in the hospital or veterinary setup and sadly no more or get diagnosed with a life-threatening ailment than delivering bad news to a pet parent is a sensitive situation and challenging aspect of veterinary practice.

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Prevention and Management of Grape and Raisin Toxicity in Dogs and Cats

Grapes and raisins, these seemingly harmless treats, can actually be quite dangerous for our canine and feline friends. Raisins, grapes and zante currant (variety of raisins) toxicity have been reported in dogs and rarely in cats. Symptoms of raisin or grape toxicity includes vomiting, diarrhoea (within 6 to 12 hours), lethargy, anorexia, increased thirst (polydipsia), dehydration and increased serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) concentrations. In case of heavy ingestion, oliguric or anuric renal failure can happen within 24 to 48 hours. Treatment is symptomatic and usually starts with decontamination of ingested contents or induction of vomiting and administration of intravenous fluids to maintain urine output while monitoring of renal function is important.

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Summer Care Tips and Management of Puppies and Young Dogs

Summer season comes with many problems for both pets and humans. Management is the key of happy summer season. During warm temperatures, it is important to ensure that your puppies are well taken care of. The hot weather can present various challenges for puppies from heat stroke to dehydration which can be life threatening. Summer management tips will help your puppies keeping safe, healthy, and happy during the warmest months of the year.

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Apoquel Dosing Guide and Dog Allergies

Skin allergies in dogs can be a distressing experience for both pets and owners. Oclacitinib (Apoquel) offers relief from allergies like atopic dermatitis or FAD, but proper dosing is very important. Learn about its uses, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects to ensure your dog's well-being. With careful administration and monitoring of possible side effects, Apoquel can provide much-needed relief, enhancing your dog's quality of life.

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Comprehensive Guide to Common Eye Problems in Pets

Eye problems are common in pets like other health issues. Pets specially, dogs and cats suffer from eye problems like conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, epiphora, cataract, glaucoma, cherry eye, entropion and ectropion. Recognition of early signs and diagnosis helps in the treatment options and implementation of preventive measures which are helpful in maintaining your pet’s vision and quality of life.

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Understanding Piroxicam in Dogs and Cats

Piroxicam is a non-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in both human and pets for various problems. It is commonly used in veterinary medicine (dogs, cats, and a few other species) for the management of pain, inflammation, and tumours like transitional cell carcinoma of urinary bladder. Along with potential benefits it also has some side effects and significant risk like other NSAIDs and the class oxicams in canines and felines. Piroxicam dosage may vary according to the condition in cats and dogs and dosage must be followed according to the bodyweight and vet’s recommendation.

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Common Summer Health Problems of Pets

Summer season is for fun-filled adventures and outdoor frolicking for humans and pets both, but it also presents unique challenges and problems for dogs, cats, feathered, and scaled companions. As temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, our beloved pets become susceptible to a range of seasonal health concerns. Heat stroke, dehydration, sun burns, food poisoning and ectoparasite like ticks, fleas, insect bites and associated problems like skin issues, tick fever are common during summer season in pets.

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