PANCREATITIS Acute pancreatitis is a serious, sometimes life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas. Signs: Common clinical signs include anorexia, pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Treatment: Acute pancreatitis is treated with a three-day fast, fluid therapy, and antibiotics. When the pet returns to solid food, special foods that decrease the workload of the pancreas and further medications may be indicated. Diagnosis of pancreatitis is accomplished by blood chemistry analysis. Breed predispositions: Certain small breeds are highly predisposed to pancreatitis. Once the problem occurs it is likely to recurr, indicating special low fat, high fiber diets for the rest of the pet’s life. Prevention: Table scraps or human food should never be offered to a pet who has suffered pancreatitis.

OBESITY Obesity is the most common nutritional disease of pets. Experts estimate that 25% or more of all pets are overweight, and over half of those owners are in denial. Obesity prevention and weight reduction lessen the risks of health problems, improve your pet's appearance, decrease future health-care costs, and prolong life. Obesity exists when a pet is more than 15% over its optimal body weight. Predisposing risk factors are: Overfeeding pups and kittens (increases the number of fat cells) Aging (Obesity increases with age due to reduced physical activity and more efficient metabolism.) Gender, (Unfortunately, obesity is more common in females.) Neutering, (Obesity is more common in spayed or neutered pets.) Client feeding habits, (Owners can actually love their pets to death with food.) Reduced physical activity (Modern life can be too comfortable with central air and heat, wall to wall carpeting, too plentiful food and nothing to do but watch TV. Anybody want to go for a walk?) Table food (Salty, greasy, spicy human table tastes so good it over-rides the satiation or fullness feedback mechanism signalling people and pets that its time to stop eating.) Free choice feeding (Providing pets with unlimited access to food does not work for some pets who tend to overeat. They must be rationed to save them from themselves.) Some of the problems overweight pets face include Musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis and IV disc disease Respiratory difficulties like asthma, COPD, High blood pressure Congestive heart failure Liver disease Decreased heat tolerance Increased incidence of skin disease Increased incidence of tumors like lipomas and certain cancers

NEUTERING Castration is the surgical removal of testicles in order to inhibit undesirable behaviors. It makes a pet more trainable and eliminates marking behavior. All male dogs not being used for breeding should be neutered for their health. The neutering procedure eliminates sexual frustration, and makes pets healthier, happier, and calmer. Other advantages to neutering pets include: preventing roaming, (males can smell a female in heat (estrus) for up to 3 miles away), deterring them from fighting ( Neutered males still defend themselves, but they are less likely to aggressively start a fight), preventing them from marking (lifting their leg; hiking and urinating). Neutering does not inhibit a pet's desire to guard your property, or protect the family. Neutering does not change a pet's underlying personality or attitude. It should not make a pet lazy or fat, but restricted calorie diets are often indicated after the surgery. If you intend to breed your dog, it is advisable to do so in the first 5 –7 years of life (his prime). In the senior years (7-12) prostate and testicular cancers are commonly seen in male dogs requiring castration. Before breeding your pet, please research the extent of pet overpopulation in the U.S. Every hour more than 2,000 dogs and 3,550 cats are born in the U.S., adding up to annual birthrates of more than 17 million dogs and 30 million cats. More than 15 million healthy dogs and cats will be killed this year because of pet overpopulation. Approximately 100,000 unwanted pets will be killed in the metro-Atlanta area this year. 9,000 in Cobb, 14,000 in Fulton, 11,000 in DeKalb, etc. Pet lovers should breed pets should be done conservatively and responsibly.

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PRURITIS (ITCHY DOG -ALLERGIC DERMATITIS)

Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:51:49+00:00

PRURITIS - ITCHY DOG – ALLERGIC DERMATITIS Allergic dermatitis results in skin infections caused by excessive scratching. Allergic pets should be offered daily food supplementation of a Fatty Acid skin and coat conditioner. Fatty acid supplementation (Linoleic, Arachidonic and Eicosopentanoic Acids) are extremely helpful in controlling allergic symptoms. Antihistamines, such as Benedryl (25 mg) capsules

PRURITIS (ITCHY DOG -ALLERGIC DERMATITIS)Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:51:49+00:00

PROSTATITIS

Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:50:43+00:00

PROSTATITIS Prostatic hyperplasia is an enlargement of the prostate gland that occurs most often in middle-aged and old dogs. Benign prostatic hyperplasia may cause constipation, painful urination, and weight loss. The best treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia is castration (neutering). The prostate gland produces fluid that helps transport and nourish sperm. In older males the

PROSTATITISDwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:50:43+00:00

PREGNANCY INFORMATION

Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:50:15+00:00

PREGNANCY INFORMATION Breeding dogs and cats requires knowledge, proper facilities, and the financial capability ($500-800) savings account in case of dystocia (difficult delivery due to a pup stuck in the birth canal). Dystocias usually require expensive emergency Caesarian section surgery. Over 20,000,000 pets, including healthy pups and kittens are killed each year in the United

PREGNANCY INFORMATIONDwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:50:15+00:00

PNEUMONIA

Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:49:37+00:00

PNEUMONIA Pneumonia is a general term for inflammation/infection of the lungs. Causes include bacterial, viral and fungal infections, allergies, parasites and inhaled irritants or foreign materials. Many upper respiratory diseases can spread to the lungs and cause pneumonia, especially if the pet is weakened from the upper respiratory condition. Pets immobilized for long periods from

PNEUMONIADwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:49:37+00:00

PARVOVIRAL ENTERITIS (PARVO)

Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:49:06+00:00

PARVOVIRAL ENTERITIS (PARVO) Parvoviral enteritis is a severe, sometimes fatal viral infection of the intestinal tract in dogs and cats. Common clinical signs include vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss, dehydration, and depression. Treatment include fluid hydration, antibiotics, anti-vomiting medication and nursing care until the infection runs its course. The Parvo virus can live 7-10 years in

PARVOVIRAL ENTERITIS (PARVO)Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:49:06+00:00

PANCREATITIS

Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:48:38+00:00

PANCREATITIS Acute pancreatitis is a serious, sometimes life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas. Signs: Common clinical signs include anorexia, pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Treatment: Acute pancreatitis is treated with a three-day fast, fluid therapy, and antibiotics. When the pet returns to solid food, special foods that decrease the workload of the pancreas and further medications may

PANCREATITISDwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:48:38+00:00

OVARIOHYSTERECTOMY (SPAY)

Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:48:05+00:00

OVARIOHYSTERECTOMY (SPAY) We recommend that all female pets that are not being used for the specific purpose of breeding and selling pets have ovariohysterectomy performed as soon as it is safely possible, (around 5 months - before first heat or possible accidental pregnancy). Females who have ovariohysterectomy (spay) before their first heat are virtually protected

OVARIOHYSTERECTOMY (SPAY)Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:48:05+00:00

ONYCHECTOMY (DE-CLAW)

Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:47:34+00:00

ONYCHECTOMY (DECLAW) Onychectomy (declaw) describes the surgical removal of the toenails of a cat. The tiny bones associated with cat’s claws (third phalanges) and the bony processes (ungual crests) from which the nails grow are severed and removed. No sutures are typically placed because tissue glue holds the skin together. Gravel litter should be avoided

ONYCHECTOMY (DE-CLAW)Dwight Boehm2015-09-25T16:47:34+00:00

OBESITY

Dwight Boehm2019-01-16T22:14:42+00:00

OBESITY Obesity is the most common nutritional disease of pets. Experts estimate that 25% or more of all pets are overweight, and over half of those owners are in denial. Obesity prevention and weight reduction lessen the risks of health problems, improve your pet's appearance, decrease future health-care costs, and prolong life. Obesity exists when

OBESITYDwight Boehm2019-01-16T22:14:42+00:00

NEUTERING

Dwight Boehm2019-01-16T22:14:42+00:00

NEUTERING Castration is the surgical removal of testicles in order to inhibit undesirable behaviors. It makes a pet more trainable and eliminates marking behavior. All male dogs not being used for breeding should be neutered for their health. The neutering procedure eliminates sexual frustration, and makes pets healthier, happier, and calmer. Other advantages to neutering

NEUTERINGDwight Boehm2019-01-16T22:14:42+00:00