There are some that you can give. Things like Gabapentin and Tramadol do cross over and are pretty similar, but the dosing is different....
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There are several out there, and I would recommend talking with your vet to see if they're appropriate....
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Again, we'll recommend the best products for you. And then if you use them, you shouldn't have to do anything else in your home....
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Many times, yes, you can. It is important to practice good hygiene, wash your hands, and clean up the stool when they're going to the bathroom....
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You can. OTC products are probably safe, but we're not sure they're very effective....
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Some parasites can be transmitted from dogs to humans....
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Absolutely. I'm glad you asked....
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As far as giving the medication, there are many little helpful treats out there. There are pill pockets, the type that will mold around the treat....
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There are a lot of ways that we get pretty creative here. Many of you who are clients know that we love peanut butter and spray cheese....
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Some can be serious and life-threatening. Most of them will not go away on their own....
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So, for big breed puppies, I would recommend feeding a big breed puppy food. When they get older, it's a little less important....
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We use elimination diets if we're trying to figure out if your pet is sensitive to a specific protein. So you often hear this as a food allergy....
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I think the two big ones are that grain-free dog food is healthier for your dog, which is entirely not true....
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It could. Free-choice feeding is one of the culprits in obesity....
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Many human medications don't cross over to dogs, and so you certainly want to call your veterinarian before you give your dog any human medications...
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Make sure it meets all the AFCO requirements, which are the government requirements found on the back of the bag....
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Prescription diets are extremely useful in many different circumstances because prescription diets treat or manage specific conditions....
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The thing that I would have you look at before that would be making sure that there's an AAFCO statement on your pet food....
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With a physical exam. It’s what we do, all day, every day. When you see dogs for a living, you get very used to seeing what normal is....
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Not necessarily. They're omnivorous, so they eat grass as part of their scavenging behavior....