What I tell people is that the chew toy has to be softer than the tooth. When things are harder than the tooth, the tooth loses....
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They may, especially if any type of sedation is required. That would be the one time I would think, yes, for sure they would....
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There's a ton on the market that you can find, and the question is, are they effective?...
Could a grooming product be the cause of skin conditions in my dog? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
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Once again, it's unlikely, but it could....
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Yes, unless your indoor dog never goes outside, although I don't think any dogs are like that.
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As discussed, dental cleaning does require sedation, and it can be quite involved, but we put together a dentistry cleaning two-part video that goe...
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Contact is obviously just touching something. I touch Kyle, and if I'm allergic to Kyle, I'll get an inflammatory response right here....
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We can usually see some GI issues—vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence, things like that—that tell you that your dog has an upset stomach....
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Greenies are great. They're great dental treats, but ideally, brushing the teeth will be the gold standard for dental care.
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I wouldn't answer that in a way where I would say it could cause skin conditions, but I think it can exacerbate skin conditions....
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Parasite prevention is a great thing to do for everybody....
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All of these are so variable, but it's okay....
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From a preventative standpoint, your dog should be dewormed year-round....
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We offer imaging x-rays, an ultrasound of the abdomen, and an echocardiogram of the heart....
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Yes, and, unfortunately, some parasites can cause blindness in children. They can also cause skin problems. We take parasites very seriously....
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It smells better to you, but it doesn't taste good to the dogs. They don't like that foamy, frothy stuff that happens with the toothpaste....
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The different imaging tools listed out would be x-ray, ultrasound, ultrasound of heart versus the abdomen, and then procedures that we would refer ...
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Chewing and itching are the number one cause of us seeing pets for skin issues....
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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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It depends on the life stage that they're in. Maybe as a puppy, they'll get liquid formulations, like Panacur or Nemex....