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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They can. Certain ones can be caught by humans....
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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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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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What I tell people is you've got to make it fun....
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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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The most common things we see—especially here in South Louisiana in the spring and summer—is allergic dermatitis....
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Yes. We can completely treat and cure your dog of all intestinal parasites.
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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....
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Yes—when we do a dental procedure, which is generally going to be something we recommend annually after about the age of three, and that varies dep...
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All of our patients undergoing anesthesia have the same general routine in terms of their anesthesia....
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The primary way we hear them is with our stethoscope, and then we can do a test with an echocardiogram to figure out why that murmur is present....
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When the anesthetic is given to a pet, there's a doctor involved and a trained technician....
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Preparation for a dental procedure typically just involves withholding food....
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When we do a dental exam, we're looking for oral pathology. And what is oral pathology?...