Heartworm

Preventing Heartworm Infection in Dogs - list of medications

Heartworm Treatment and Prevention 

Heartworm -Don't take it lightly

Heartworm Notes 

Veterinary Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Pain

Acupuncture for Masticatory Myositis

DISCUSSIONS: Thoughts on Acupuncture

Behavior Related Health Issues

Medical Causes of Aggresion Is it medical or behavioral? Behavior Changes in Older Dogs Sudden Change in Behavior Can Signal Illness Excessive Licking Inappropriate Eating can indicate health related issues like malabsorption and endocrine disorders. See Pica.

Age Specific Health Issues

Under 1 year  Trauma is more likely to be life ending in juvenile dogs (up to one year of age)-23% compared to adult dogs (greater than one year of age)-10%. from here Spay/Neuter Vaccinations Respiratory Issues Emerge Under 3 years Warts and Histiocytomas (see lumps and bumps) 1-3 years Environmental Allergies  2-5 years Hypothyroidism 3- 6 years Intervertebral Disc Disease Food Allergies ( below 1 and after 3 years) Senior Dogs 6 yrs +

Organs/Glands

Hypothyroidism Pancreatitis Liver Disease in Dogs + the Pancreas Heart Disease and Cardiology Anal Glands

Overview

PERSPECTIVE ON HEALTH ISSUES Top ten reasons all dogs go to the Vet 1. Ear Infection 2. Skin Allergy 3. Skin Infection/Hot Spots 4. Gastritis/Vomiting 5. Enteritis/Diarrhea 6. Arthritis 7. Bladder Infection 8. Soft Tissue Trauma 9. Non-cancerous Tumor 10. Hypothyroidism Breed Specific Health Issues Age Specific Health Issues Behavior Related Health Issues

Resources

RESEARCH Trusted Sites PROFESSIONAL HELP American College of Veterinary Medicine www.avma.org American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine www.acvim.org American College of Veterinary Surgeons www.acvs.org Find a Specialist Find an Integrative vet Find a Holistic vet ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES Veterinary Acupuncture Massage Pain Management Resources

Emergencies

Heat Stroke Spine/Disc Poisonous/Dangerous Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) Pet CPR Anaphylaxis: Severe Acute Allergic Reactions

Breed Specific

General Letter to my Vet Muscoskeletal Hemivertebrae Intervertebral Disc Disease, IVDD for beginners Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Respiratory Brachycephalic Syndrome 1 Brachycephalic Syndrome 2 Elongated Soft palate, Stenotic Nares, Everted Laryngeal saccules Breathing Problems - Videos Skin Health Survey Comparisons indicate an increase in skin disorders Frenchie Skin Disorders Lori Hunt DVM

Eye Problems

Ophthalmology 101 Corneal Ulcers Excess Tearing, Tearstains

Skin Problems

Itch Thresholds Diagnosis and Treatment Chart * Primary Allergies  Secondary Infections Hair Loss Mange Lumps + Bumps Bites+Stings Breed Specific

Urinary Problems

Urinary Tract Information Your Dog's Bladder Infection- read the comments also Managing complicated urinary tract infections Antibiotic guidelines for dogs with urinary tract disease Struvite Crystals Struvite crystals in and of themselves are a normal finding in the dog and require no treatment of any kind. They often form in urine after collection ................ From here. Struvite Stones Incontinence

Muscoskeletal Problems

Arthritis Teeth Spine - see: Breed Specific

Neurological Problems

The Neurological Examination Seizures Head Tremors Encephalitis- GME Brain Tumor Disc related See: Breed Specific

Respiratory Problems

Coughing Sneezing, Video Snoring Breathing Problems Aspiration Pneumonia Laryngeal Paralysis Breed Specific

Digestive Problems

Diahrrea Inappetance Vomiting Megaesophagus GastroIntestinal, IBD, IBS, Colitis, Obstruction, Gastroenteritis

Ear Problems

Ear Infections What causes ear Infections Diagnosing and managing ear disease in the dog Ear medications can be ototoxic Ear Margin Dermatitis, Sarcoptic Mange Aural Hematoma Vestibular Disease

General

Parasites; Fleas; Heartworm, Ticks Spay/Neuter Surgery, Pain Management Vaccinations Wound Management First Aid Bloodwork