Posts Tagged ‘Treatment’

Spaying or neutering a pet, which helps in the pet overpopulation crisis in the country, involves visiting a veterinarian to set up an appointment for surgery when the animal is around 6 months of age. Get a dog or cat spayed or neutered to prevent reproduction, prevent certain medical problems and deter bad behavior 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

To treat a canine stroke, which can be identified by weakness, paralysis, facial drooping or falling to one side, visit a veterinarian who will run physical and neurological tests. Seek canine stroke treatments from steroids to surgery 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

Preventing bad breath in pets involves brushing their teeth regularly with a cat or dog-specific toothpaste and toothbrush, providing a high-quality diet of dry food and getting regular veterinary exams. Prevent bad breath in pets, which is often caused by periodontal disease, 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

To stop a neutered dog from marking his territory inside the house, use a cleaning product specifically designed to camouflage or absorb previously soiled spots. Prevent dogs from urinating in the house, blocking off the area that they consistently mark, 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

To stop a dog from eating feces, consider using a product called For-Bid, which is sprinkled on the animal’s food, or try making the cat’s litter box out of reach from the dog and pick up after a pet has defecated outside. Prevent a dog from eating feces, whether outside or from the litter box, 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

To treat tapeworms, bring the pet to the veterinarian where a fecal test will be analyzed, and a one-time medication will be administered followed by another fecal test to confirm health. Eliminate tapeworms, which can also be prevented, 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

Home remedies for dog itching include switching the animal’s food to a higher-quality diet, using an oatmeal-based shampoo, adding omega-3 fatty acids or fish oils to a dog’s diet and brushing the dog’s coat regularly. Encourage natural oil production on a dog’s fur to reduce itching withhelpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Treating a dog with submissive or excitement urination is done by first visiting a veterinarian to rule out any medical causes, then by seeking the help of a behaviorist and keeping the dog calm when new people arrive to the house. Avoid exciting situations to help a dog with excitement urination 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

Getting rid of fleas on a puppy involves getting topical flea prevention from a veterinarian or pet supply store, and treating the pet’s environment is helpful in eliminating fleas completely from the home. Exterminate fleas on a puppy, as well as on the pet’s bedding, the carpets and upholstered furniture, 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

A pregnant dog should be kept inside in a clean environment, should be fed a high-quality dog food and should increase food intake two weeks before delivery to promote fetal growth and development. Feed a pregnant dog puppy food mixed with her regular diet 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