PreciousPets.org Educational Articles on Natural Pet Health and NutritionEducational articles directly related to natural pet health and care, including an abundance of resources for natural and holistic products for you, your family, your pets and your home.Dung Eating or Eating Stools- October 13, 2004 What is dung eating In simple terms, it is when your dog is eating his own stools or the stools from other animals. Dung eating is not dangerous, although dogs that indulge are more likely to get worms than those that do not. But it is an unpleasant habit, to say the least. Here are a few ways to help your dog turn his appetite to more wholesome things.http://www.preciouspets.org/articles/dung-eating.htm The Dangers and Warnings Against Rimadyl for Arthritis in Pets- October 13, 2004 Most Arthritic Dogs Do Very Well On Rimadyl, Except Ones That Die. Pet drugs are big business, an estimated $3 billion worldwide, and Rimadyl is one of the bestsellers. It has been given to more than four million dogs in the U.S. and more abroad, brought Pfizer Inc. tens of millions of dollars in sales, and pleased many veterinarians and dog owners. But the drug has also stirred a controversy, with other pet owners complaining that nobody warned them of its risks.http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/rimadyl-warnings.htm The Importance of a Healthy Immune System- October 13, 2004 The key to self healing is a strong defense system, which protects dogs and cats from everything from the flu germs to cancer cells. More than their mainstream counterparts, holistic veterinarians believe that a weak immune system plays a key role in causing disease. Antibiotics fight infection, but they do not affect whatever weakened the immune system in the first place. This is why holistic veterinarians focus less on things that cause diseases and more on those that affect the...http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/immune-system.htm Bloat (Gastric Dilation) in Dogs- October 13, 2004 Humans who eat too much sometimes get a gassy, bloated feeling. It is uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing, but it is not a serious problem. In dogs, however, bloat (also called gastric dilation) can be serious or even life-threatening.http://www.preciouspets.org/articles/bloat.htm Bone Cancer in Dogs and Cats- October 13, 2004 Cats and Dogs differ in the way bone cancer matures and how treatment should be administered. Because of the rapid nature of osteosarcoma, treatment should be sought as soon as possible. The only trouble is that the most common sign, lameness and pain usually happens when it is already taken firm hold. It is also mistaken by owners at first as arthritis, stiffness or pulled muscle in which veterinarian care is usually not immediately sought.http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/bone-cancer.htm Fevers in Pets, The Good, Bad and Ugly- October 13, 2004 Fevers occur in animals and humans as a consequence of bacterial or viral infections. But they do have their good side, believe it or not.http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/fevers-in-pets.htm |