Archive for the ‘Dog Health’ Category

Common eye problems in dogs include bacterial infections, glaucoma, nuclear sclerosis or ulcers. Find out how to treat common eye problems in dogs with help from a veterinarian in this free video on dog eye problems. Expert: Robert T. Pane Contact: www.southkendall.com Bio: Robert T. Pane, DVM is a veterinarian in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

Treating a swollen paw requires a veterinary visit, as causes can include bites, stepping on something, twisting their ankle, puncture wounds or infections. Take a pet with a swollen paw to the vet, getting an anti-inflammatory and an antibiotic prescription, withhealth information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. Aimee Beger Bio: Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz. Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn

Symptoms of diabetes in dogs include obesity, urinating indiscriminately, drinking lots of water and becoming weak with weight loss. Get a urine or blood test to confirm canine diabetes withhealth information from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on dog care. Expert: Dr. Robert T. Pane Contact: www.southkendall.com Bio: Robert T. Pane, DVM, is a veterinarian in Miami, Florida. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

www.poochtips.com Many older dogs suffer from illness symptoms such as arthritis and this can be very painful. There are all sorts of remedies that can help your dog from natural remedies for dog heat symptoms to ones that your local vet might prescribe.

Learn how controlling fleas can help the basic health of a dog in this free video. Expert: Jim Leske Bio: My name is Jim Leske, Animal Behaviorist & Trainer. Filmmaker: Louis Nathan

A pad injury on a dog is usually marked by bleeding and swelling, and these are often caused by running and playing on hard surfaces, such as concrete and asphalt. Discover the importance of stopping the bleeding from a dog’s injured pad with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pad injuries in dogs. Expert: James Talbott Contact: www.belleforestanimalhospital.com Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Hematomas in a dog’s ear can sometimes heal on its own if it is small enough, but larger hematomas need to be treated through surgery. Understand the cause and treatment options of ear hematomas withinformation from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on treating canine conditions. Expert: James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

When choosing a dog shampoo, find a product specifically for canine use, such as an aloe and oatmeal dog or puppy shampoo which cleanses and moisturizes the animal’s skin. Bathe a dog with canine shampoo every three to four weeks withhealth information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. Aimee Beger Bio: Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz. Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn

Symptoms of urinary tract infections in dogs include frequent urination, urination with urgency and urination with low volume. Learn about what to do if a dog is suspected of having UTIs withhelp from a veterinarian in this free video on dog health and urinary tract infections. Expert: Gregory McDonald Contact: www.petpointers.com Bio: Dr. Gregory McDonald earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ohio State University in 1979.

Dogs have baby teeth that appear at about six weeks of age, but these will all be replaced by adult teeth after six or seven months. Find out how the staining of molars typically occurs in dogs that are between two and three years of age with help from a veterinarian in this free video on determining a dog’s age. Expert: James Talbott Contact: www.belleforestanimalhospital.com Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge