When you come to The Drake Center to see me and your dog is itchy and red and kind of miserable, I'm going to start to have an idea that your dog m...
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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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There are really no side effects. I guess the one downside is not all dogs respond the same....
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It's pretty minimal when you think about the risks....
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It's something that you could try. I tend to tell most of my clients that I like Benadryl for those acute allergic reactions....
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We typically see the maximum effects of the serotonin release and pain reduction at day three post acupuncture treatment....
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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 would be amazed how well most dogs tolerate acupuncture. Some dogs are very needle sensitive....
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You can. It depends on the type of toy....
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Acupuncture preparation is a super simple thing....
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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....