Sentences with phrase «treat dogs with the disease»

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Amphotericin B (AmB) is the main active ingredient in the most effective drug used to treat leishmaniasis, a disease which in the Western world mainly affects dogs, but in developing countries affects over 12 million people, with more than 70,000 deaths per year.

Transfusions with blood collected from normal dogs is the only proven way to treat Von Willebrand's disease.

Dogs who have clinical signs of Lyme disease and have tested positive for exposure to Borrelia burgdorferi should be treated with an appropriate antibiotic like doxycycline.

By not treating localized cases with miticidal therapies, dogs developing generalized disease can be identified and eliminated from breeding programs given the genetic basis of this disease.

The animal welfare organisation launched its project last May with its sister charity Mission Rabies to vaccinate and treat the dog population in Blantyre to prevent transmission of the disease between dogs and people.

In dogs with severe heartworm disease, it may be necessary to treat them with antibiotics, aspirin, steroids, special diets, diuretics to remove fluid accumulations, and drugs to improve heart function prior to treatment for the heartworms.

Because infectious causes of acute cough are common and there is risk for spread of disease, all dogs with acute cough should be treated as if infectious until proven otherwise.

These factors make it a good treat for dogs with kidney disease since the dog's coat will become less healthy and the dog will have a decreased ability to fight off infection.

Over my 27 years in practice, I have observed and treated many aging dogs diagnosed with kidney disease or are on the cusp of it.

The wide range of transfusion needs might include: combating illness or disease, treating an acute blood volume loss and preventative measures in routine surgeries for dogs with bleeding disorders.

Once diagnosed, most dogs with Addison's disease can be successfully treated with injectable medication.

Overall, strawberries are an excellent treat choice for your canine companion — they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and cancer - fighting, anti-inflammatory phytochemicals that can help boost your dog's immune system, reduce the symptoms of existing illness, and lower their risk of developing chronic diseases like arthritis and diabetes.

While the ideal of fixing spinal injuries and curing disease may be a long way off, dogs treated with stem cells are enjoying a new lease on life.

Leptospirosis in dogs is an extremely severe disease, very difficult to treat and with a high level of suffering, plus a high probability of death.

Before treating any dog with heartworm, you should consult with your veterinarian, as heartworm is a VERY serious disease.

It is also used to treat dogs with Legg Calve Perthes Disease.

We took her to the vet who believed she had an autoimmune disease which she treated for about a year — mostly during that time my dog could move around some with the help of a Gingerlead.

If your veterinarian suspects thyroid disease but is unable to confirm it through blood tests, he may treat your dog with medication and continue with regular blood testing to see how your dog responds.

Feeding dogs the diet they were designed to eat — a raw diet complete with raw meaty bones or a fresh food diet that's not laden with starch — is enough to prevent and even treat dental disease.

Treatment The good news is that, in many situations, dogs infected with heartworm disease can be successfully treated.

This groundbreaking study sought to answer a key question: Can pimobendan — with proven efficacy in treating dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF) caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD)-- also delay the onset of CHF caused by MMVD?

While there is still a lot of research going on to treat canine gum diseases, the only thing that veterinarians recommend is the regular brushing of your dog's teeth with toothpaste that has ingredients to prevent gum irritation etc..

Lyme disease in the dog is an infection for which over 90 % of infected dogs will never get sick and the 5 - 10 % that do get sick can be easily treated with a safe relatively short course of antibiotics.

* Early * dental disease can frequently be treated with a raw meaty bone diet (especially chicken wings and necks or turkey necks for bigger dogs).

Our approach to treating the disease with therapeutic diets includes addressing the nutritional needs of the dog as a whole.

We have treated a number of patients with tubular renal disease causing Fanconi - like syndrome in dogs who have eaten such treats.

Because they present few side effects, the administration of probiotics should be considered when treating dogs with the gastrointestinal and dermatological disease.

Dogs that are diagnosed with CCD may also be prescribed a medication known as Anipryl, which is also used to treat Parkinson's disease in humans.

Although it's estimated 95 % of dogs diagnosed with heartworms are treated successfully, there is currently no effective and safe medical treatment for cats infected with heartworm disease.

When a dog is * truly * sick with Lyme Disease, it is easily treated with homeopathy (or antibiotics if you don't have a homeopath).

Furosemide is a loop diuretic available by prescription used to treat fluid retention (edema) in dogs and cats with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or certain kidney disease.

Now treating dogs with heartworm disease is more straightforward than ever.

Many veterinary experts feel that we should treat dogs that test positive with Lyme disease, even if they are asymptomatic.

All dogs should be protected with an FDA approved preventive and treated with an EPA approved product kills and repels mosquitoes and kills fleas, ticks, and other disease - carrying pests.

The American Heartworm Society does not recommend the use of monthly ivermectin products to treat dogs infected with heartworm disease.

She routinely treats dogs diagnosed with Addison's disease with a low dose of Percorten - V.

Treatments are available to treat Cushing's and allow your dog to live comfortably with the disease; however, regular veterinary visits and blood tests are necessary to monitor care.

Cathy Speer, Milton, Iowa Six repeat violations in March 2015; dogs with signs of severe eye disease had not been treated by a vet.

Many pet parents attempt to show their love for their pets by overindulging them with big meals and tons of tasty treats, resulting in obese dogs prone to diseases such as diabetes, pancreatitis, and osteoarthritis.

Small dogs are more likely to have gum disease, partly because their teeth are overcrowded in their mouths, and also because their owners tend to baby them more with treats and soft foods.

Carlson is Spitznagel's trusted veterinarian who has treated her dogs for years, including Allo, who passed away a year ago after a difficult bout with both Cushing's disease and transitional cell carcinoma in the bladder.

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Dogs with severe mitral valve disease are now treated with pimobendan (Vetmedin).

The Animal Endocrine Clinic is a state - of - the - art veterinary specialty clinic dedicated to diagnosing and treating cats and dogs with a variety of thyroid diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, thyroid tumors and thyroid cancers.

Many shelters are not able to treat dogs with this condition and have to euthanize due to the contagious aspect of the disease, but The Animal League has a unique medical division where they can isolate and treat ailing puppies and dogs.

Mattie's Healthy Treats for Dogs with Kidney Disease

Parvovirus is a particularly devastating disease that can be transmitted through the feces of a dog with active parvovirus OR through a dog that has successfully been treated for parvovirus.

Although it's estimated that 95 % of dogs diagnosed with heartworms are treated successfully, there is currently no effective and safe medical treatment for cats infected with heartworm disease.

The good news is, Lyme Disease can be treated in your dog with a round of antibiotics.

Considering the potential side effects, deciding whether or not to treat your dog's Cushing's disease with a pharmaceutical drug is stressful.