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Is there anything I need to do in my home environment for my dog’s allergies? - Advanced Animal Care
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Depending on what your dog is sensitive to, regularly laundering their bed is wonderful....
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It's very effective. There are specific diseases that we see acupuncture make a tremendous change in how the dog functions and moves....
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The first major thing we see with allergies in dogs is skin problems or itching. Itching is by far the most common symptom....
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It depends on the condition and the experience and comfort level of the practitioner....
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There's a lot out there. Many of the products that we have here on the table are safe for just about any pet....
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Acupuncture preparation is a super simple thing....
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Our first session takes a little longer because it's getting down to the nitty-gritty details of the condition we're trying to treat....
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There’s really nothing to do other than to bring the pet in. We like to have them relaxed and comfortable....
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We'll bring in a patient. We usually put a big mat on the floor in the exam room and have them stand there....
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You can. It depends on the type of toy....
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You would be amazed how well most dogs tolerate acupuncture. Some dogs are very needle sensitive....
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Playing with toys and interacting with them is always good....
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It's something to have checked out, especially if your dog is normally a fairly active being and they just, all of a sudden, start to decline in ho...
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Puppies are like the Energizer bunny; they are going to need an active lifestyle....
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Puppies have puppy teeth and with puppy teeth comes shredding of toys and other items in your house....
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You want them to be able to interact with you. You are kind of their life, especially if you don't have a lot of other animals....
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After their vaccines, they're going to be more protected and less susceptible to diseases out there....
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You can work on their obedience as that alone often stimulates their minds....
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There are a couple of different reasons. For one, we want to keep them moving and keep those joints moving....