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PET TALK NEWSLETTER Volume 11 Pet Tips -------------------------------------Your Submissions
Warning Signs For Illnesses in Your Older Dog As Your dog ages he or she may become plagued with symptoms that indicate trouble in their health. Be aware of any changes in behavior or activity because these could be indicators of serious illness . The following signs of illness are the most common among older dogs for indicating a health problem: 1. Increased water intake. Exceesive drinking followed by increased instances of urination may signify diabetes, kidney problems, bladder infections, or liver ailments. 2. Bumps and/or lumps. Small fatty tumors common in aging dogs are usually benign. Most vets will leave them alone unless they become large enough to impair function. If a tumor changes in shape or hardness it may need to be surgically removed followed by chemotherapy or radiation. 3. Limping or Impaired Movement. Most usually limping, stiffness, difficulty moving or climbing are indications of joint problems such as arthritis. Lameness can also be caused by an injury, certain cancers, and assorted other ailments. Treatment consists of anti-inflammatory drugs, joint supplements, exercise (swimming and gentle walks) and attention to weight. weight is one of the biggest contributors of joint stress and interference in motion. 4. Odd or Unusal Chewing. Chewing only on one side, dropping food, having trouble chewing, rubbing at the face, and bad breathe are all indicators of dental diesease, mouth tumors, or sinus disease. A desire not to eat, sneezing, runny nose, and loss of weight go with the other symptoms. Having their teeth cleaned, diseased teeth removed, and antibiotics treat dental problems. Tumors are treated by removal followed by radiation or chemotherapy. 5. Weight or Appetite changes. Many conditions are characterized by puzzling weight loss or gain. Some include diseases of the heart, liver, and kidnys, diabetes, cancer, peridontal disease and mouth tumors, and worms and other parasites. 6. Changes in Behavior. Different diseases such as: neurological problems, brain tumors, and canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) can cause strange behavior in your dog. Behaviors such as: roaming haphazardously, going in circles, seizures, forgetting potty training habits, and unusually long sleeping time. Treatment for these illnesses range from medicine to surgery and for cancer, radiation and chemotherapy. 7. Urination Problems. Urination urgency and frequency, leaking or dribbling, difficulty urinating, repeated urination in the house by a potty trained dog, or blood in the urine are all signs of a problem in the urinary system. These symptoms could indicate infections, stones, or a tumor. Special diets, medications and at times surgery are used to treat these ailments. 8. Shortness of Breath. Coughing, wheezing, panting could be sign of heart disease, asthma, and lung disease. These symptoms can be treated with medication from your vet. Breathing problems should be evaluated immediately. If your dog shows any of the symptoms listed above you should take him/her to the veterinarian for evaluation as soon as possible.
PET HUMOR (more humor)
TO: GOD: FROM: THE DOG Dear God: Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another? Dear God: When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it still the same old story? Dear God: Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We do love a nice ride! Would it be so hard to rename the "Chrysler Eagle" the " Chrysler Beagle"? Dear God: If a! dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad dog? Dear God: We dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent ID's, electromagnetic energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand? Dear God: More meatballs, less spaghetti, please. Dear God: Are there mailmen in Heaven? If there are, will I have to apologize?
TIP OF THE WEEK
IN THE NEWS USDA Approves Canine Melanoma Vaccine Canine Melanoma is a potentially fatal cancer that usually manifests around dog’s mouths, and at times around the bed of the nail, pads on the feet, or other areas. Dogs who have canine melanoma which has advanced past the first stage usually live only one to five months with standard methods of treatment. Those methods being radiation therapy and surgery. The cancer doesn’t respond well to chemotherapies and spreads quickly. Merial developed a vaccine for canine melanoma and has just received the conditional approval of the USDA to market the drug to veterinarian oncologists. They will collect data on its effectiveness which Merial hopes will help them receive full marketing privileges. Clinical Studies indicate that the vaccine can significantly extend a dog’s life from one to five months to a 389-day average span. Wenaewe® Never before on the market has a natural , hypoallergenic, holistic, human-grade certified organic pet food been offered to our dogs and cats. No purer food can be purchased today. Let Pet Food Freebies send your free sample today The Pet Food Freebies Team
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