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Prevention starts with puppy training and socialisation. Early and frequent pleasant association with other dogs will enable your pet to learn how to recognise and interpret canine…
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Dogs are social animals whose evolutionary history makes them willing and able to live in groups. Group living enables a range of co-operative activities to take place efficiently as long as…
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The terms dominance or status related aggression are confusing and outdated, although they are still widely used in the popular media. It is useful to spend a bit of time trying to understand…
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Aglepristone is used for pregnancy termination (abortion) in bitches. It can be given up to 45 days after mating. A partial abortion may occur in 5% of bitches. Your veterinary surgeon may…
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Allergic reactions are very common in dogs and are fully described in a separate handout on Allergies and Hypersensitivities. Yes, there are at least five common types of allergy in the dog:…
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Allergies are common in dogs. Canine allergic skin disease is a difficult and frustrating problem for vets.
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An allergy, or allergic reaction is an exaggerated response by the body to a particular substance. This substance is the allergen.
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Aminocaproic acid is an agent that prevents the breakdown of fibrin, a protein needed for blood clotting. It has been advocated by R.M. Clemmons, Associate Professor of Neurology and…
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Amitraz is used to treat mange in dogs. Mange mites live in the upper layers of the skin. Your veterinary surgeon will need to scrape a small area of your pet's skin to make a diagnosis of…
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Anaemia occurs when the amount of haemoglobin is reduced. Haemoglobin is the red pigment responsible for the colour of blood. It is contained within the erythrocytes or red blood cells. It can…