Dermatitis is a very broad, general term, and it just means inflammation of the skin. It can be caused by innumerable different things....
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I guess starting as young as possible. So when they're a puppy, getting them used to the action of brushing their teeth....
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It depends on the life stage that they're in. Maybe as a puppy, they'll get liquid formulations, like Panacur or Nemex....
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So, yes and no. Some worms are going to be pretty easily visible....
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They can....
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Depending on the type of image that we're looking at, for instance, x-rays, we would specifically look at the problem we are x-raying....
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Just like in us, we get a minor cut or abrasion, we may clean it up a little bit, and it heals fine on itself....
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Often, it depends on what we're looking for and what's going on with the pet....
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Depending on the severity, dermatitis can be anywhere from uncomfortable to very painful....
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Dogs can get cavities. It's a rarer type of dental disease, but they can still get cavities just like humans can.
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Yes, but the only way I can think of that happening is if your dog would be specifically allergic to an ingredient in that grooming product, maybe ...
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At home, it's probably just good, simple hygiene. Make sure the dog's coat is cared for and that there are no significant mats....
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The x-rays themselves don't help your dog, but they can help your dog by potentially providing a diagnosis so that we know what the best treatment ...
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They can. Certain ones can be caught by humans....
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When your dog is dewormed, they may honestly shed some of those; you may actually see live worms in your dog's stool....
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The x-ray frequently comes first because it's more available in general practice....
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Fortunately, very few....
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What I tell people is you've got to make it fun....
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The most common things we see—especially here in South Louisiana in the spring and summer—is allergic dermatitis....
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Food allergy dermatitis is a little more specific. A dog who has food allergy dermatitis has skin problems due to the diet they're eating....