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These are some
pet's health problems and how to solve it:
1. Pet meds
for dogs/cats
aggression/stress
Aggressive behavior in dogs can include biting,
barking, snarling, snapping and raised fur along the
back of the neck and along the ridge of the spine.
Aggression in cats can include scratching, biting,
excessive yowling, lunging, hissing, spitting and
destructive behavior...read
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aggression/stress
2.
Pet meds for dogs/cats
anal glands infection
Anal glands are two small glands present in both
dogs and cats situated just below and either side of
the anal opening. You may have seen your pet with
his tail up, dragging his behind across the floor.
This is an attempt to relieve the pressure and
discomfort of impacted anal glands and is called
scooting.
Scooting
can cause damage to the anus and indicates that your
pet is having trouble with his anal glands and needs
some type of intervention...read
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anal glands infection
3.
Pet meds for dogs/cats
anxiety - calming
Although certain animals do have a
more nervous temperament than others, traumatic
events or exposure to particular stressors can make
even a normally calm animal, stressed and perturbed.
Fireworks, a trip to the vet, thunderstorms, small
children, an abusive situation, change of owner,
hair dryers, change of house, the addition of
another pet -- these are just a few of the
situations that can cause heightened levels of
anxiety in your pet...read
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anxiety-calming
4.
Pet meds for dogs/cats
asthma
The sign that most pet owners first notice is
coughing. Your pet may also develop wheezing, a
whistling sound produced by air traveling through
narrowed airways. This sound is usually loudest as
your pet exhales. In a severe asthma attack,
respiratory distress may occur. Your pet may begin
breathing with difficulty through the mouth and you
may notice a purple color to the tongue and gums due
to a lack of oxygen reaching the blood...read
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asthma
5.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats bladder
infection
Symptoms include: (a) Straining to urinate (b)
Obvious pain or discomfort when urinating (c)
Constantly licking their genitals (d) Frequent
urination without passing much urine (e) Urinating
in unusual places (f) Cloudy or bloody urine (g)
Fever and loss of condition...read
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bladder infection
6.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats cancer
Nobody knows exactly
what causes cancer in cats and dogs but a number of
risk factors have been identified including stress,
pollution, colorings and preservatives and an
inadequate diet. These factors and others can damage
your pet's immune system and a compromised immune
system damages the body's natural ability to fight
cancerous cells...read
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cancer
7.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats coat and
skin problems
Skin and coat
problems are very common among domestic pets and
appear to be on the increase. They include: (a)
Abscesses (b) Skin odors (c) Eczema (d) Allergic
dermatitis (e) Contact dermatitis (f) Dandruff (g)
Hair loss (h) Warts (i) Puppy acne (j) Seborrhea...read
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coat and skin problems
8.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
constipation
Symptoms of
Constipation in Cats and Dogs: (a) Straining to have
a bowel movement with no result (b) Abdominal
discomfort (c) Loss of Appetite (d) Bloating (e)
Going for long periods between bowel movements (f)
Hard, impacted stools...read
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constipation
9.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
cushing's disease
Cushing's disease is also known as
hyperadrenocorticism and is characterized by the
over-production of hormones from the adrenal glands.
The symptoms of Cushing’s Disease: (a) Increased
thirst/drinking and urination (b) Increased appetite
(c) Panting (d) High blood pressure (e) Loss of hair
(f) Calcified lumps in the skin (g) Thinning skin
and susceptibility to infections ...
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cushing's disease
10.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats detox
Daily
exposure to a wide variety of toxins can seriously
affect your pet's health. A highly processed,
chemically-enriched diet filled with colorants and
preservatives; drinking chlorinated water, regularly
wearing a commercial flea collar, daily being
exposed to second hand cigarette smoke, insecticides
and pollution - all these are just the tip of
iceberg when it comes to the toxins affecting our
pets...read
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detox
11.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats diabetes
Symptoms of
diabetes: (a) Excessive thirst (b) Frequent
urination (c) Change in appetite (d) Weight loss (e)
Lethargy (f) General weakness (g) Recurrent urinary
tract infections (h) Cataracts (in dogs)...read
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diabetes
12.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats diarrhea
When your pet has
diarrhea, the number of stools passed may or may not
be increased but each stool will be much looser and
more watery than normal. Diarrhea in pets can be
related to something they have eaten, a viral
infection, bacterial infection, worms, a foreign
object they have swallowed and even diseases
affecting other organs such as the liver or
kidneys...read
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diarrhea
13.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats digestive
problems
Symptoms of
digestive problems: gastritis, esophagitis, IBS,
colitis, enteritis, bloating and other digestive
pain and discomfort...read
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digestive problems
14.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
disinfecting cleanser
Cuts, scrapes,
bites and stings, ringworm, flea-bite dermatitis and
many other similar injuries and conditions affect
cats and dogs fairly commonly. Though minor, these
can cause a lot of pain and discomfort for your
pet...read
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disinfecting cleanser
15.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
disobedience
Some animals
become increasingly hyperactive and delinquent over
a period of time while others are that way from the
start. Either way you need to do something to calm
their errant ways...read
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disobedience
16.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats distemper
It is an
airborne virus, which affects the respiratory,
gastrointestinal, and central nervous system of the
animal. Symptoms: conjunctivitis (a watery, pus-like
eye discharge) and inflammation of the eye, fever,
nasal discharge, pneumonia (coughing and labored
breathing), lethargy, reduced appetite, vomiting,
diarrhea, seizures, hyperesthesia (increased
sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as pain or
touch), muscle twitching, progressive deterioration
of mental abilities and motor skills, complete or
partial paralysis...read
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distemper
17.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats ear
infection
Common signs of
ear infection are: (a) Shaking of the head and ears
(b) Scratching or rubbing the ears and face (c)
Discharge or even bleeding from the ears (d) Foul
smell coming from the ears (e) Sensitivity to
touching in the ear area (f) General irritability...read
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ear infection
18. Pet meds for dogs/cats
energy tonic
Restore health and vitality to aging, ill or
sluggish pets, boost immune system functioning and
strengthen resistance to disease, improve
circulation and the flow of blood and oxygen
throughout the body
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energy tonic
19.
Pet meds for dogs/cats
epilepsy/seizures
Causes an acute decrease in state of consciousness,
repeated movements of the body, excessive
salivation, vomiting and often a loss of bladder and
bowel control. This event may last from 30 seconds
to a few minutes. It is generally followed by a
period of drowsiness, difficulty walking or seeing
as well as changes in behavior which can last around
24 hours...read
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epilepsy/seizures
20.
Pet meds for dogs/cats
eye
infections
Symptoms: (a) Squinting of the eyes (b) Watery or
mucoid discharge (c) Red or swollen conjunctiva (the
pink part just inside the eyelids) (d) The iris
(colored part of the eye) may also appear dull or
cloudy ...read
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eye infections
21.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
flatulence/gas
Flatulence is
generally caused by a build-up of gas in the stomach
or intestines, which is often a result of undigested
fermenting food. It is often accompanied by
bloating, abdominal pain, belching and wind...read
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flatulence/gas
22.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats fleas
Fleas are an
extremely common parasite among dogs and cats. Some
pets suffer very little from the bites of these
creatures but a number of less fortunate pets
develop an allergic reaction to flea saliva, leading
to a severe skin reaction known as flea bite
dermatitis...read
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fleas
23.
Pet meds for cats
furball relief
Cats are avid
groomers and seem to spend hours preening and
licking themselves. Unfortunately this usually means
that they end up swallowing a lot of loose fur which
accumulates in their stomach to form matted lumps
called furballs...read
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furball relief
24.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
grief and pining
Symptoms: (a)
Excessive barking (b) Lethargy (c)
Anxiety/nervousness (d) Excessive grooming
(particularly in cats) (e) Self mutilation or
destructive behavior (f) Weight loss/gain (g)
Sulking or even aggression (h) Change in personality
(i) Increased clinginess and attachment (j) Loss of
appetite...read
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grief and pining
25.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats gum
disease
All
types of teeth and gum diseases can lead to serious
health problems in pets. Dogs and cats make much
fuller use of their teeth than humans do - using
them in ways we usually use our hands. For this
reason, toothache, dental disease and loss of teeth
can all have serious consequences for pets...
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gum disease
26.
Pet meds for dogs/cats
healing after surgery/accidental injury
Healing after surgery or an accidental injury can be
a slow and painful process for your pet. Depending
on the extent of the injury or operation, this can
take days or even months. There may be internal or
external wounds and bruising - or even (in the case
of injury) broken bones and damaged organs...read
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healing after surgery/accidental injury
27.
Pet meds for dogs/cats
heart and blood circulation problem
Symptoms: (a) Tiring more easily than normal (b) Low
pitched deep cough (c) Labored breathing (d)
Coughing during the night or after exercise (e)
Fluid retention in the legs and abdomen (f) Bluish
look to the tongue and gums (g) Excessive weight
loss ...read
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heart and blood circulation problem
28.
Pet meds for dogs/cats
hypothyroid
Pets with hypothyroid
conditions may gain weight without any change in
their diet. Many become lethargic and seem to lack
energy. The coat and skin may suffer from the lack
of thyroid hormones- leading to hair loss and dry
skin. Constipation, slow heart rate and infertility
are also common problems in pets with
hypothyroidism...read
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hypothyroid
29.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats immunity
and liver
Liver problem
symptoms: (a) Loss of appetite (b) Weight loss (c)
Listlessness (d) Poor coat condition (e) Vomiting
(f) Diarrhea/soft stools (g) Gray stools (h) Swollen
abdomen (i) Fluid retention (j) Jaundiced (yellow)
mucous membranes (k) Weakness (l) Confusion (m)
Convulsions or delirium in advanced disease...read
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immunity and liver
30.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats joint and
muscle problems
Symptoms: (a) Overall
stiffness especially after rest (b) Whimpering when
getting up (c) Difficulty climbing stairs or
climbing in and out of car (d) Reluctance to
exercise (e) Lameness (f) Unusual movements (for
that particular animal) (g) Disjointed or wobbly
gait (h) Swelling and tenderness in limb or spine
(i) Shying away from being stroked along their back
(j) Thickening of the Joints of the affected limb
(k) Favoring the use of one limb more than another
(l) Irritability...read
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joint and muscle problems
31.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats kennel
cough
Kennel cough
is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection
that often affects animals that are kept in a
confined space such as boarding kennels, dog shows
or veterinary hospitals. Symptoms include a
persistent dry hacking cough or bouts of deep harsh
coughing often followed by gagging, which may
produce a foamy mucus...read
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kennel cough
32.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
lactation/nursing
Because the
entire litter’s energy requirements must be met by
the mother, lactation is a very nutritionally
demanding time for your female dog or cat. A
complete and balanced diet is very important and she
will need between one and a half to three times more
food than usual - as well as a lot more fresh water
- while nursing...read
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lactation/nursing
33.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
liver health
The
liver, the gallbladder and the pancreas are all
crucially involved in the digestive process. The
liver stores Vitamins A, D, E and K and produces
bile, which is essential in the breakdown of fats.
It is also responsible for eliminating and
detoxifying the poisons that enter the blood
stream...
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liver health
34.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats parasites
(heartworm, roundworm and tape worm)
A number of
intestinal parasites will produce no visible
symptoms in your cat at all – or at least not at
first. Other parasites such as the tapeworm will
usually be visible in your cat’s feces and in the
hair or on the skin around his anus.
Symptoms: (a) Weight loss (b) Gastrointestinal
disturbances (c) Diarrhea (e) Anemia (f) Scratching,
particularly around the base of the tail (g)
Vomiting (h) Mild to severe coughing (i) Eating a
great deal without putting on weight (j) Bad breath
...read
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parasites (heartworm, roundworm and tape worm)
35.
Pet meds for dogs
parvovirus
This illness
can cause severe digestive symptoms, as well as
fever and shock and may even prove fatal. Parvovirus
attacks rapidly dividing cells like those in the
lining of the gastrointestinal tract as well as
developing white blood cells. In this way parvovirus
leads to symptoms like bloody diarrhea, vomiting and
loss of proper immune system functioning...read
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parvovirus
36.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
paw injuries
Your dog or
cat may often walk over rocks, soil, thorns and snow
,even if confined to your yard. Unlike us humans,
our pets don’t have foot-protection in the form of
shoes and although their paws and paw-pads are much
tougher than our feet, they do sometimes suffer from
cuts, wounds, bruising, cracks and even burns...read
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paw injuries
37.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
performance
When
it comes to competing in shows and competitions,
your pet needs to be in peak health. But constant
high stress and anxiety levels can have a damaging
effect on your pet's condition and performance...
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performance
38.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats prostate
problems
By far the
most common condition involving the prostate in pets
is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). As in humans,
this is often found in older pets and is a
widespread problem in male animals. The glandular
tissue of the prostate increases in size with age
and puts pressure on surrounding structures (e.g.
the bladder) causing urinary and defecation
problems...read
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prostate problems
39.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
respiratory infections
If you have
noticed signs of lethargy, coughing, sneezing, fever
and runny eyes or nose, then your pet is probably
suffering from a cold or upper respiratory
infection. This is an infection of the nose, throat
and upper airways similar to when humans get a cold
or flu...read
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respiratory infections
40.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats ringworm
Ringworm is a
contagious skin condition occurring commonly in both
cats and dogs and is actually caused, not by a worm,
but by a fungus. Ringworm may cause various lesions
on the skin and these are not always in the shape of
a ring. You may notice your pet scratching at areas
that look scaly and inflamed and, with time, the
hair in these patches may be lost...read
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ringworm
41.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats sinus
infections
Typical signs of
a sinus infection are sneezing, discharge from the
eyes and nose, coughing or gagging and a postnasal
drip. If your pet has never had such an illness
before, it may be wise to have your vet investigate
with X-rays or other tests to confirm a sinus
infection...read
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sinus infections
42.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats sugar
control
Diabetes is a
disease of the pancreas that affects the body's
ability to control its blood sugar levels. The
pancreas is responsible for producing a hormone
called insulin which keeps blood sugar levels
balanced. Symptoms of diabetes: (a) Excessive thirst
(b) Frequent urination (c) Change in appetite (d)
Weight loss (e) Lethargy (f) General weakness (g)
Recurrent urinary tract infections (h) Cataracts (in
dogs)...read
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sugar control
43.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats tear
stains
Tear stains are
reddish/brownish marks found on the inside corner
and just below the eyes of pets. These are most
often found on animals with light-colored fur as
this makes them more visible. Tear stains are caused
by an overflow of tears which then react with normal
bacteria found on the skin to produce the darkened
color...read
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tear stains
44.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats teething
Around 4
months of age your puppy or kitten will lose its
first set of teeth and the adult teeth will begin to
emerge from the gums. The teething process continues
on and off for several months and, as with human
babies, this is often a painful or uncomfortable
process for your pet...read
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teething
45.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats tick-bite
relief
What is Lyme
Disease and what are the symptoms? Lyme disease is
an infectious tick-borne disease that mainly affects
dogs. Symptoms of Lyme disease include: (a) Fever
(b) Joint Swelling (c) Lameness (d) Lethargy...read
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tick-bite relief
46.
Pet meds for dogs/cats
travel/motion sickness
Travel or motion sickness is caused by movement in
different directions, particularly when the animal
is sitting or standing still in a moving vehicle,
boat or plane. It can also happen when there is a
loss of visual contact with the outside horizon or
due to pressure changes in the inner ear during air
travel...read
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travel/motion sickness
47.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats Urinary
tract infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract
infections (UTIs) are uncomfortable and extremely
painful. They tend to be more common in cats than
dogs and can be caused by bacterial infection,
bladder stones or urolithiasis (stones in the
urinary tract). Symptoms include: (a) Straining to
urinate (b) Obvious pain or discomfort when
urinating (c) Constantly licking their genitals (d)
Frequent urination without passing much urine (e)
Urinating in unusual places (f) Cloudy or bloody
urine (g) Fever and loss of condition...read
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
48.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats viral
infections
Canine
distemper is a highly contagious, extremely serious
viral disease which occurs in dogs and other wild
canids (e.g.. foxes, wolves and coyotes), raccoons,
skunks and ferrets...read
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viral infections
49.
Pet meds for
dogs/cats
weight-management
Domestic animals
are provided with food which they do not have to
hunt for and which is not always suited for their
bodies. In addition, they are often exposed to a
lifestyle which contributes to sluggish metabolism,
underactive thyroids and livers which are not able
to remove toxins or eliminate unwanted fat from
their bodies...read
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weight-management
50. Pet meds for dogs/cats
wounds and
cuts
Both dogs and cats often fall victim to minor cuts,
scrapes, bites and stings- especially those with
outdoor lifestyles and adventurous natures. Cuts and
scrapes, abrasions, insect bites, fights with other
animals - all can result in a miserable pet with
consequent risk of infection...read
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wounds and cuts
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