Posts Tagged ‘disease’

Health of Pedigree Dogs

June 23, 2010 - 5:42 pm 5 Comments

The health of pedigree dogs is at risk due to show ring fixations on exaggerations and a propensity to inbreed. Some breed standards need to change, and a ceiling needs to be put on Coefficients of Inbreeding. Because the AKC will not change, it has seen a 55% decline in registrations in the last 15 years.

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Dog Cushings Disease – PetWellbeing.com

June 10, 2010 - 11:39 am 10 Comments

Does your dog suffer from Cushing’s disease or Addison’s disease? Is he suffering from increased water intake, increased appetite, and weight gain? Canine Supraglan works to normalize the production of adrenal gland hormones. http://www.petwellbeing.com/dog-adrenal-glands-p92.cfm

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Dog & Cat Diseases : Feline Asthma Symptoms

March 10, 2010 - 2:01 am 4 Comments

Symptoms of feline asthma in cats include heavy breathing, open mouth breathing, coughing or vomiting. Find out why it’s important to get an asthmatic cat checked out by a veterinarian with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and 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

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Dog & Cat Diseases : Cat Hairball Symptoms

March 7, 2010 - 4:24 am 3 Comments

Cat hairballs come from cats grooming themselves, and long-haired cats will often get hair tied up in their gastrointestinal system. Look for vomiting and wheezing as a sign of hairballs in cats with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and 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

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Dog & Cat Diseases : Canine Asthma Symptoms

March 1, 2010 - 9:44 am No Comments

Symptoms of asthma in dogs include heavy breathing, panting, use of chest muscles to breathe, odd gum color and lethargy. Learn about treating an asthmatic dog with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and 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

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Dog & Cat Diseases : Canine Herpes Symptoms

February 17, 2010 - 10:38 am 1 Comment

Symptoms of canine herpes include sudden death in puppies, as the virus will attack the liver and kidneys. Find out why it’s important to diagnose herpes in dogs that are being used for breeding with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and 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

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